How long are you going to live?

Use our calculator to see where you are on the global life expectancy scale. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

'Spice epidemic in jails risk to nurses'

One nurse lost consciousness after inhaling fumes while attending an ill prisoner, her union says. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

'Memory transplant' achieved in snails

Memories are transferred from one snail to another in a laboratory. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Drug target for curing the common cold

Scientists are working on an inhalable treatment that could stop any cold virus in its tracks. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Naomi Musenga death: Emergency operator blames pressure after mocking caller

An emergency operator accused of ignoring a French woman's plea hours before her death says she refuses to take the blame. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Bristol mother on cutting teachers for deaf children

A Bristol mother explains what a teacher of the deaf service means to her and her family. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Male bulimia: 'I told myself, boys eat a lot'

Tom Pollock says he didn't realise he had an eating disorder because he didn't 'fit the stereotype'. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Chronic insomnia: Why we lose sleep over it

News At Ten's Tom Bradby is reportedly off work because of insomnia - a condition that's hard to treat. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Why Ebola keeps coming back

It is unrealistic to think Ebola will ever be eradicated, but it is now easier to prevent a crisis. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Severe allergic reactions in surgery 'caused by antibiotics'

Anaesthetists say deaths could have been prevented with better knowledge of patient allergies. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Prince William praises 'wonderful' NHS staff

The prince pays tribute to "one of our country's greatest treasures" as the health service turns 70. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Should we sleep and wake early to boost our health?

Some studies show night owls are at greater risk of health problems so should we all become early risers? via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Funding doubled for Tessa Jowell research

Theresa May said £40m of government money would help build a "lasting legacy" for the politician. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

London Mayor Sadiq Khan plans TfL 'junk food' advert ban

Mayor Sadiq Khan says a ban could tackle the "ticking time bomb" of child obesity. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

The women supporting each other through photography

The Girl Behind The Lens exhibition celebrates female photographers around mental health and recovery. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

The boy who could save your life

Max Johnson waited seven months for a heart transplant. Now he could change the law. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Man rebuilds life and becomes dad after stroke, aged 28

Dan Mole and his fiancee said they "struggled" with a lack of support for younger stroke patients. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

App technology allows medics to view 999 patients

The emergency services can assess how seriously ill a person is before setting off to the scene. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Why is there stigma around male baldness?

Scientists say an existing drug could one day treat baldness, but why do men try to "cure" themselves of it? via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Cinema fizzy drinks contain 'concerning' bacteria levels

A BBC Watchdog investigation tested hygiene standards at Odeon, Vue and Cineworld chains. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

David Goodall: 'I no longer want to continue life'

The Australian scientist, 104, sets out his reasons for travelling to Switzerland to voluntarily end his life. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Campaigner Rory McGuire highlights abuse he faced over birthmark

A young man who was bullied over his appearance is using his ordeal to help others. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

HPV jab safe and effective, study finds

Trials show the vaccine is low risk and protects girls and young women against a virus linked to cervical cancer. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Boy wakes up just before his life support was to end

A 13-year-old boy regains consciousness just after his parents signed paperwork to donate his organs. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Ditch cranberry juice for urine infections

There is no overwhelming evidence that it will help, says the health body NICE in new draft guidelines. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Nigerian authorities shut three cough syrup manufacturers

A BBC investigation showed employees illegally selling addictive cough syrup containing codeine. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

ADHD pills 'not just for naughty boys'

More than 1.6 million prescriptions for ADHD medication were dispensed last year - double 10 years ago. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Can the science of autophagy boost your health?

Autophagy is being hailed as the new way to lose weight, look younger and extend your life. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Alabama 'miracle' boy wakes before doctors pull plug

A 13-year-old with brain trauma regains consciousness as doctors were about to end his life support. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Junior doctors' job offers withdrawn after blunder

Junior doctors face emotional and financial upheaval after an unacceptable error, a doctors' union says. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Improved mental health care funding for new mums

New and expectant mums are to benefit from improved access to mental health services in England. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Woman with Down's contributes to Alzheimer's research

Amy is part of a Cambridge University study to find a treatment for Alzheimer's. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Can you make a community healthier?

Life expectancy in Fleetwood, Lancashire, is among the worst in the UK, with diseases linked to diet and drugs claiming lives. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Demi Lovato lyrics help woman overcome depression

Abbie Foster overcame suicidal thoughts and now helps others after being inspired by singer Demi Lovato. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Breast screen error: 'People at the top need to admit to the problem'

Helen Jarvis has been affected by the breast cancer screening error. She said there were problems with the helpline. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Regular fast food eating linked to fertility issues in women

Women who eat fast food regularly and not enough fruit are more likely to struggle to conceive, a study suggests. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Xanax: Children as young as 11 taking anxiety drug

Children are "self-medicating" with an anxiety drug often sold to them by schoolmates, the BBC finds. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

New peanut allergy blood test developed

Scientists say the new test avoids the risks of other tests and is more cost-efficient. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

'It's about celebrating life - not doom and gloom'

Paul Meisak is making an online diary after being told his cancer is incurable. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

270 women could have had 'lives shortened'

Jeremy Hunt says "there may be between 135 and 270 women who had their lives shortened as a result" of an IT problem. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Can traditional healers help fight HIV?

Once condemned as witch-doctors, traditional healers are now joining forces with medics in parts of rural South Africa. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Scientists build 'synthetic embryos'

They were made in a dish from mouse stem cells and resembled an embryo of about three days old. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Bath additives for child eczema ineffective, study finds

Experts say the findings suggest the NHS could better spend the £23m each year it costs for the treatment. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

David Goodall: Scientist, 104, begins trip to end his life

David Goodall is not terminally ill but wants to die, and resents that he cannot elect to do so in Australia. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

'I lost 19 stone but hate my saggy skin'

Amy lost 19 stone but tells Newsbeat the excess skin she was left with is making her unhappy. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Can a full Moon really affect your sleep?

One small study suggests it might be the case - but is it just another moon-based old wives' tale? via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Jamie Oliver calls on Theresa May to act on childhood obesity

Jamie Oliver and fellow celebrity chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall are giving evidence to MPs. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Jamie Oliver does not ban junk food in his home

The celebrity chef says snacks like biscuits and chocolate are a "treat" in his house. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

How your diet could influence the age of your menopause

A study finds a diet rich in oily fish may help to delay natural menopause, while carbs hasten it. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Menstrual cup: The people fighting pollution with plastic-free periods

Disposable tampons and menstrual pads can contain plastics and are often flushed into water systems. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..