Transgender: How people from three generations transitioned

Ten years after the first International Transgender Day of Visibility, trans people from different generations tell us their stories. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Malawi's antibiotics crisis: Why the drugs don't work for some

In Malawi, doctors say resistance to antibiotics is making their work increasingly difficult. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

The cheerleader competing with a hole in her heart

From working as a nurse to training for the world championships, Holly is taking on both with a heart condition that could threaten her life. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Portugal baby born to woman brain dead for three months

Catarina Sequeira was declared brain dead after having an acute asthma attack three months ago. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

The woman who feels no pain

Thanks to a rare genetic mutation Jo Cameron is one of two people in the world who feel no pain. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Dogs can smell epileptic seizures

Researchers hope to be able to predict a seizure before it happens. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Bangladesh woman with two wombs has twins one month after first birth

Doctors in Bangladesh performed a Caesarean on her after discovering she had twins in a second uterus. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Bristol bowel mesh operations 'should not have gone ahead'

A hospital trust says 57 patients should have been offered alternative treatment. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

'I had my misgivings about going abroad for surgery'

Studies show that a growing number of people are going overseas for medical treatment. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

How many cigarettes in a bottle of wine?

A study suggests it is 10 for women and five for men, in a bid to communicate the health risks of drinking. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

The woman who doesn't feel pain

Jo Cameron is one of two people on Earth known to have a mutation that means she feels almost no pain. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

City air pollution 'link to teenage psychotic experiences' explored

The research may show why children in urban areas are more likely to get psychotic disorders as adults. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Explaining the US measles outbreak

According to officials there are 314 cases of measles currently reported in the US. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

How to create a period-friendly workplace

Breaking down office taboos around menstruation: what makes a period-friendly workplace? via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

New York county declares measles outbreak emergency

Unvaccinated children are barred from public spaces after 153 cases in Rockland County, New York. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

The 'Angels' helping party-goers stay out of hospital

Volunteers for the Soho Angels work to reduce violence and keep late-night revellers safe. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Type 1 diabetes insulin pump 'helps me just soar through my life'

Laura Dunion is one of the first NHS patients to get a new insulin pump that uses artificial intelligence to monitor her blood, so that her sugars stay within normal range. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Breast ironing: 'I remember screaming a lot'

A woman tells of the pain she experienced as a child being subjected to breast ironing. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Male pill - why are we still waiting?

Another male pill passes human safety tests - but it won't be widely available any time soon, experts say. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Breast ironing awareness 'needed in school'

The practice involves ironing a girl's chest with hot objects to delay breasts from growing via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Brexit: Flu vaccine 'could be airlifted into UK'

Drugs firm Sanofi has plans to fly supplies into the UK if transport routes are disrupted by Brexit. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coroners could investigate stillbirths, say ministers

Coroners may be given new powers to investigate stillbirths so that each death is independently assessed. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Surgeons who want you to touch knife crime

A medical team is trying to intervene to stop stabbings, rather than waiting to treat them when they happen. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Anglesey autistic man conquers mountains

Spencer Kay has severe learning disabilities but can conquer the mountains near his north Wales home. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

'The measles has made my life hell'

Jane Stanton's life dramatically changed after contracting measles, and is calling for people to take-up all available vaccines. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

New brain cells made throughout life

The study could lead to new ideas for treating Alzheimer's disease, say the researchers. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Instagram cleaners: Using housework as therapy

Harriet Knock shares cleaning tips on Instagram and encourages people to talk about mental health. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Italy home circumcision kills child

The five-month-old boy was airlifted to hospital but died after the intervention by his parents. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Detailed images of baby heart inside the womb

New technology could improve the care of babies with congenital heart diseases. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

'Baby Grady' gives fertility hope to boys with cancer

A new approach could preserve fertility for boys having cancer treatment - thanks to a baby monkey. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Mapping the Social Space of the Face

See how it works in the BBC video below: How to Make Your Face More Likable: "cough out a laugh".



The video was based on the work of the Bulgarian American psychology professor Alexander Todorov: https://psych.princeton.edu/person/alexander-todorov

https://www.apa.org/science/about/psa/2010/03/sci-brief

See a few computer simulated models here:

http://tlab.princeton.edu/demonstrations/

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Google AI-powered doodle is a tribute to Bach that lets users create their own harmonized melodies

Google developed an AI model that was trained on 306 of Bach's harmonizations. This allows users to compose their own two-measure melody in the style of Bach.

See for yourself here: https://g.co/doodle/7pftun

References:

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-6834369/First-artificial-intelligence-Google-Doodle-features-Bach.html

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Testosterone rules for female athletes 'unscientific'

There is a lack of evidence for the cut-off point adopted by athletics chiefs, a BMJ editorial says. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

'My anorexia really loved Instagram'

One woman who has overcome anorexia says Instagram didn't cause her eating disorder, but it made it worse. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

San Francisco moves to ban e-cigarettes until health effects known

The law would halt sales until vaping's health effects are fully evaluated by US regulators. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Weedkiller glyphosate a 'substantial' cancer factor

Jury to consider damages after one of the world's most widely-used weedkillers is blamed for cancer. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Parkinson's smell test explained by science

A woman who can smell Parkinson's disease helps scientists discover what causes the musky odour. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Could you run a marathon in your 80s?

It's not for everyone, but older athletes are pushing the limits of what the body can do as it ages. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

The good things about ADHD: 'It's my superpower'

ADHD can sometimes be portrayed quite negatively, so an ADHD parents' support group asked us to make a film looking at some of the good things about it. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Strong street cannabis increases risk of serious mental illness, study suggests

People who use potent cannabis increase their risk of serious mental illness, according to researchers. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Woman in China nearly dies after injecting herself with fruit juice

The woman in China suffered liver, kidney, heart and lung damage and spent days in intensive care. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Medicinal cannabis: 'patients still in limbo'

It could take years for patients to get medicinal cannabis on the NHS, a parliamentary committee has heard. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Majorca in drive to rein in boozy tourists

Tourist haunts that run drink promotions face fines in the resort city of Palma, as do rowdy visitors. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

People don't become 'adults' until their 30s

Experts say people aged 18 are still going through changes in the brain that can affect behaviour. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Egg freezing: Behind the scenes of a fertility clinic

With more and more women considering it, what exactly does egg freezing involve? via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

'I was diagnosed with cancer at seven months pregnant'

It felt like Sarah Hanan's life had "come to a screeching halt", but it was only the start of her journey. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

MPs call for tax on social media companies

Their report says the money should be used to fund research into the health impact of social media. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Polish Formula 1 driver Robert Kubica returns to the sport after a serious accident

Polish Formula 1 driver Robert Kubica is returning to the sport after a serious accident in 2011 partially severed his arm. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Bradford schoolchildren act as mental health mentors

Children in Bradford are learning how to support each other with mental health. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

The human cost of insulin in America

Diabetics in the US are rationing insulin - and dying. How did we get to this point and what's the fix? via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

How long are you going to live?

See how people react when you tell them how long they're going to live. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Mushrooms may 'reduce the risk of mild brain decline'

Eating the fungi more than twice a week cut people's risk of memory and language problems, a study found. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

'I thought my twins just had a cold at first'

When Stephanie Elderton's twin boys caught a cold, she never imagined that one of them would end up in intensive care. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Why was I accused of inventing my daughter's illness?

Why was I accused of inventing my daughter's illness? via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

'How my life turned around with new treatment'

A pioneering hospital has abandoned the practice of restraining mental health patients, with dramatic results. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Cholesterol-lowering pill 'new option for statin users'

A new type of drug could help some people with high cholesterol. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Cancer's 'internal wiring' predicts relapse risk

Breast cancer is 11 separate diseases each with a different risk of relapse, says study. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Gene-editing babies: Call to pause humanity-altering research

Leading scientists call for a temporary ban on research to "re-engineer the human species". via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Professor Stephen Hawking's nurse struck off over his care

Patricia Dowdy was accused of financial misconduct and failing to properly care for the scientist. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

'Unacceptable' self-harm images still on Instagram

The NSPCC says leaving graphic images of cutting on the site is "simply not acceptable". via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Italy bans unvaccinated children from school

Italy now requires children to prove they have been vaccinated before attending school. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Vulvodynia: 'Tampons and certain underwear are agony'

Georgia is using art to cope with the pain of vulvodynia, which causes chronic pain in the vulva. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

CMN: 'For someone to see the way I look as art is amazing'

A worldwide exhibition aims to "celebrate unique individuals" with congenital melanocytic naevus. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Opioid crisis: US schools prepare for student overdoses

Teaching staff in Alabama are being trained in how to use injections to revive pupils. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Blood donation: 'For two weeks she lived life to the full'

Marilyn's daughter Alice needed 144 blood transfusions for leukaemia treatment. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Schools should have 'no idling zones', Public Health England chief says

A review by public health chiefs also calls for charges for cities across the UK to cut air pollution. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Nutrient supplement 'boosts growth of breastfed premature babies'

Eight weeks of extra proteins and minerals led to better growth in breastfed babies, a study found. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

'Benefit changes adding to mental health problems'

Universal credit, job worries and homelessness are increasing demand on mental health services, say NHS bosses. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Margaret Thatcher: PM sent alternative medicines by Cartland

Romance novelist Barbara Cartland sent her alternative medicine, newly released files reveal. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Lizzie's Fund to find cancer cure raises thousands

Lizzie Bramall died in 2018 just nine months after being diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

The Londonderry barber shop offering men head space

Bareknuckle Barbershop in Londonderry is offering men the chance to open up about their mental health. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Iron Maiden singer Bruce Dickinson found out he had throat cancer via Google

He actually describes the process very well, and it worked: The Iron Maiden singer opens up about his battle with cancer in Scandinavian talk show Skavlan. Also present in the studio are Gro Harlem Brundtland, former prime minister of Norway, and Swedish director and actor Felix Herngren.

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Breaking India's menstruation taboos with a comic book

Aditi Gupta created a comic book to help girls in India better understand their periods. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

High blood pressure drugs to be offered to thousands more

Guidelines propose offering drugs to reduce heart attacks and strokes in England and Wales. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Ebola in the DR Congo warzone

Violent attacks are making treating the worst Ebola outbreak in the history of DR Congo even harder. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

The patch unplugging premature babies

A team at Northwestern University developed a wireless patch that monitors the vitals of premature babies. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

HRT: Women told not to be alarmed by Alzheimer's study

The risk is very low and drugs to treat menopause symptoms are safe and effective, doctors say. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Satisfaction with NHS 'hits 11-year low'

The public is concerned about lack of staffing and waiting times, according to a long-running survey. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

'Dads who lose a child are overlooked'

Lee started an online group for “overlooked” grieving dads after his son was stillborn. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Esketamine: US regulator approves nasal spray to treat depression

Esketamine nasal spray can reportedly work within 24 hours, but critics say more tests are needed. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

'Not enough ambulances to cover rural areas'

Specialist paramedics are trying to free up ambulance crews as they struggle to cover huge areas in Lincolnshire. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Type-2 diabetes: 'Weight loss arrests disease for years'

Type-2 diabetes can sometimes be reversed by a low-calorie diet and losing weight, a study confirms. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Aston University develops E.coli-killing glass

Researchers said the method is similar to medieval stained glass-making. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Face blindness: 'I can't recognise my loved-ones'

Boo James has a condition called face blindness - now scientists are trying to find out more about it. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Brexit 'likely to cause cancer test delays'

Radiologists warn doctors to prepare for possible drug delays as a result of a no-deal Brexit. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Early menopause: I'm going through it at 15 and won't have kids

Two years ago, Annabelle's periods stopped. This is how she copes with early menopause. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

What do the people of the world die from?

It will happen to all of us, but how and when we die speaks volumes about who we are and where we live. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Cancer crowdfunding 'couldn't save my daughter'

Gemma Nuttall's family raised thousands, supported by actress Kate Winslet. But there was no happy ending. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Ethan Lindenberger: Teen with anti-vax mum speaks to Congress

Ethan Lindenberger hit the headlines after defying his mum and getting himself vaccinated. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Smear test top tips: How to make cervical screening more comfortable

The smear test, or cervical screening, can make some women nervous. Here's how to make it stress free. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Raw-meat dog food 'risk to owners'

It can harbour nasty bugs that pose an infection risk, warn vets. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

UK patient 'free' of HIV after stem cell treatment

In only the second case of its kind, a UK patient is in remission for HIV after stem cell treatment. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Brain clue to 'broken heart' syndrome

Your heart can be damaged after a sad event and it may be your brain's doing, experts believe. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Is it time for 'smear test' to be rebranded?

A new government ad campaign avoids the term in favour of "cervical screening". Will it help boost rates? via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Children give out fake parking tickets to polluting parents

Pupils in Greater Manchester give tickets to anyone on yellow lines, or with their engines on, to tackle air pollution. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Amazon withdraws painted children's drinking tumblers

The glasses feature Disney characters but contain a toxic metal associated with known health risks. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

NHS patients in England to be offered free tampons

Women should have access to daily essentials while in hospital, health officials say. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Vaccination deniers gaining traction, NHS boss warns

The NHS is considering what it can do to stop anti-vaccination messages spreading, Simon Stevens says. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

‘I got a new heart - now my brother needs one’

Children can wait twice as long as adults for heart transplants because of a shortage of donors. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Unlicensed STI drugs sold illegally

Illegal antibiotics are being sold to people too embarrassed to visit a sexual health clinic. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Why are BAME girls less likely to get the HPV jab?

The vaccine stops infection with the Human Papilloma Virus, which causes over 99% of cervical cancers via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Toy wheelchairs 'boost self-esteem'

The organisation which made the model believes more toys should reflect children with disabilities. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Sight loss: 'I had to teach my daughter to move'

Babies learn so much about the world around them by watching others, but what if they can't see us? via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Scleroderma activist Farah Khaleck: 'I used to be scared looking in the mirror'

Farah Khaleck has a rare and incurable condition which causes the hardening and tightening of her skin. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Why Chinese mothers turned away from C-sections

China is the only country to have reduced the rate of increase in Caesareans, bucking a global trend. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Canada appeals court orders tobacco firms to pay billions in damages

A Quebec appellate court has upheld a 2015 decision that ordered the firms to pay over C$15bn. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

For employers: effectiveness drops, and health problems rise, when hours lengthen

From WSJ:

Every employer is in the health care business, like it or not. Employee health benefits cost Starbucks more annually than coffee beans; General Motors spends more on them than on steel.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported in 2016 that stress is the leading workplace health problem, ahead of physical inactivity and obesity.

Absenteeism is one issue. “Presenteeism” is another: employees who, though at work, are not at their physical or psychological best.

Effectiveness drops, and health problems rise, when hours lengthen. Read more here:
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-hidden-costs-of-stressed-out-workers-11551367913

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PTSD: Hampshire garage helps forces veterans

The garage that runs an apprenticeship scheme for forces veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Quick pregnancy safe after stillbirth, study finds

There is no evidence to wait for a year before getting pregnant again, Lancet research suggests. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

TV chef Tom Kerridge's five tips for a healthier lifestyle

The Michelin-starred chef lost nearly 12 stone after he decided he needed to turn his life around. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..