Ruaridh Brown: Father saves baby son's life with CPR

Just weeks after taking a first aid course, Alec Brown had to put his new skills into practice on his son. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

'The NHS treatment that caused my cancer'

Thousands want answers after being infected with hepatitis C and HIV from contaminated blood products. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

'Hiding at the back of the gym crying'

Craig Toley reveals how he dealt with a cancer diagnosis as men are urged to talk more about the illness. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Five things you might be surprised affect weight

Why do some struggle more to lose weight than others? via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Health bosses criticise visa rules for doctors

Health bosses warning patients are facing delays and rotas going unfilled because of cap on non-EU workers. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

A Gym Thing: The play with weighty issues

A Gym Thing is a play, set during an hour-long workout, which tackles the body-image disorder "bigorexia". via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Nigeria’s deadly codeine cough syrup epidemic

With thousands in Nigeria addicted to codeine cough syrup, BBC Africa goes undercover to investigate. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Bra tattoo changed woman's life after breast cancer

A 69-year-old breast cancer survivor gets her confidence back after having a bra tattoo. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Sugar tax revolt: Meet the Ribena stockpilers

Some people hate the new Ribena so much, they've started to stockpile the last "classic" bottles. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

'Don't panic' over medicines' link to dementia, says expert

Patients are being warned not to stop taking prescribed drugs but to consult their doctor. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

'Six-fold benefit' from primary school mental health counselling

Investing in mental health help for primary school children will boost the future economy, a study says via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Dementia risk linked to some medicines

Up to two million people in England take anticholinergics, for depression and Parkinson's disease. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Fake cancer causes belief 'rife', research suggests

Drinking from plastic bottles, food additives and microwave ovens are just some that people believe. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Can we trust BMI to measure obesity?

Our fat calculator has thrown up a range of questions from people on body mass index. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

London Marathon: How to run in the heat

This London Marathon may break the record for the hottest yet, so how do you run in the heat? via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

HPV: Would you know if you had the virus?

What is the human papillomavirus and how do you know if you have it? via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Girl has leg reattached backwards after cancer surgery

Amelia Eldred who lost her limb to bone cancer has rare procedure which could allow her to dance again. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Colchester mother creates bottle-feeding support group

Parents who feed their babies formula milk are often made to feel inadequate, according to a mother. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

How much sugar in cereal do children eat?

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall tests just how much sugar we are eating for breakfast. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Bereaved mothers in Milton Keynes helped by support group

A support group for bereaved mothers who are once again pregnant is making all the difference. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Woman calls for government to rethink plastic straws policy

Ellie Simpson, who has cerebral palsy, said the government had not given proper consideration to people with disabilities. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

New ban on epilepsy drug in pregnancy

Valproate will no longer be given to girls and women of childbearing age unless they sign a consent form. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Crossing Divides: How running is uniting old and young

Vivian combines exercise with tackling loneliness through regular runs to visit her 'coach' Dennis. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

The female boxer with cerebral palsy

Kate Farley has cerebral palsy, but that doesn't stop her packing a punch in the ring - on her knees. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

How bacteria are changing your mood

Scientists think "mood microbes" are a new frontier for improving the health of the brain. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Listening to your heartbeat can help with your feelings

“I wish I could feel happy or excited” - Tom is trying a new treatment that could help people with autism to better recognise their emotions. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

US soldier gets world's first penis and scrotum transplant

The wounded veteran who received the organ transplant says he feels "finally more normal". via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Boy recovering well after five-organ transplant

Jay Crouch has two new kidneys, a liver, pancreas and small bowel and is learning how to eat. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

£6m pledge for children of alcoholics

The government funding will go towards mental health services and outreach programmes for parents. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Ex-MP Tessa Jowell first to donate data to medical database

Former Culture Secretary Baroness Tessa Jowell hopes better cancer treatments can be developed. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

'In six days I'll lose my voice forever'

Lonnie's tongue is about to be removed. What will he say to loved ones with his final words? via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Gestational diabetes an 'epidemic'

Experts say more screening is needed to tackle the disease, which affects pregnant women. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Top tips on getting through hot weather with hay fever

With the temperature rising, here are our top tips in reducing your hay fever-induced tears. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

'I lost legs and part of my face after a dog scratch'

Dr Jaco Nel lost both his legs and all of the fingers on one hand after contracting sepsis. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

'World's worst' super-gonorrhoea man cured

The patient had a lucky escape say doctors, but now two more cases have been discovered. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Corrie actor: 'Amazing response’ to OCD storyline

Actor Colson Smith hopes the show has done its bit to help raise awareness. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

'Theme park therapy' helps son to come alive, says mum

Robbie has the mental age of a two-year-old and is normally quiet and withdrawn. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

First double face transplant patient 'well' in France

The first person in the world to receive two facial transplants is recovering in a Paris hospital. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Frenchman gets 'third face' in new transplant

Jérôme Hamon is the first patient to have two facial transplants and says he is doing well. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Does vaginal seeding boost health?

Does vaginal seeding expose babies to good bacteria or is it too dangerous? via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

How 'ninja polymers' are taking on the killer superbugs

Is the fusion of biology and technology speeding us towards a synthetic future? via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Breastfeeding: Abergavenny mums share nursing images online

The images are intended to start conversations about the difficulties nursing mothers can face. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Rhys's top tips for living with ADHD

Rhys Sinclair was diagnosed with ADHD when he was seven years old. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

European women twice as likely to be blonde as men, study says

Women from European descent are twice as likely to be naturally blonde as men, a new study suggests. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Ketamine has 'fast-acting benefits' for depression

A study treating depressed patients with the drug via a nasal spray saw "significant improvements". via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

The paramedic couple who mostly collect bodies

Mariela and her husband work as paramedics in one of the most violent cities in Mexico. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Genes behind deadly heart condition found, scientists say

Genes are found that cause a heart disease that kills 50% of victims within five years. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Late risers at increased risk of early death, study finds

Night owls are 10% more likely to have premature deaths than early risers, a study says. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

A solution to one of America’s biggest problems

Who will care for the soaring number of elderly Americans? One place has found a creative answer. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Good bacteria: Why I put my poo in the post

How analysing faeces could unlock the secrets of good health. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..