Hampshire paralysed tree surgeon returns to climbing

Callum Kilby was paralysed when a giant oak rolled over him, but a year later he's back climbing trees. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Doctors tackle CMV deafness virus in children

Eight-year-old Naomi struggles with balance after her mum passed on CMV during pregnancy. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

HRT: Breast cancer risk won't put me off using menopause treatment

New research suggests an increased risk of breast cancer but Louise Rivers refuses to give up on the drug. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Carpenter's hand reattached by surgeons after saw accident

Anthony Lelliott's hand was left hanging by skin and bone as he cut floorboards with a circular saw. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

How do blind people enjoy the Mona Lisa?

Museums don't allow people to touch the Mona Lisa or any Van Gogh paintings. With tactile art now you can. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

No single gene associated with being gay

A large analysis concludes genetic make-up is a factor, but does not determine sexual behaviour. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

US hospital 'forced' Catholic nurse to assist with abortion

The Trump administration says the Catholic nurse objected on religious grounds but was ignored. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Measles: Four European nations lose eradication status

The World Health Organization blames misinformation for the global resurgence of the disease. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Why red wine could be good for your gut - in moderation

One glass a fortnight may be enough to encourage beneficial changes to gut bacteria, research suggests. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Spain 'werewolf syndrome' child cases linked to wrong drug

Seventeen cases of abnormal hair growth are reported across Spain after wrong medication given. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

The surgeon who said nipples were a 'faff'

Janine has breast reconstruction after cancer, but her surgeon doesn't bother replacing her nipples because he says they're too much of a "faff". via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

The men who feel left out of US abortion debate

Discussion in the US hinges on the rights of the mother and foetus but rarely the would-be fathers. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Pinterest to direct vaccine searches to health sites

The firm will direct vaccine-related searches to public health organisations to combat misinformation. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

HIV harassment: Bristol man on the abuse strangers send

Aled Osborne faces abuse from strangers because of how open he is about his HIV status. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Tobacco giants Philip Morris and Altria in $200bn merger talks

Philip Morris and Marlboro-maker Altria consider merging, more than a decade after the two firms separated. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Surgeons save hand severed by electric saw

Surgeon Roger Adlard said it was the most complex amputation case he had ever operated on. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Opioid crisis: Johnson & Johnson hit by landmark ruling

The US pharmaceutical giant must pay $572m for its part in fuelling Oklahoma's painkiller addiction crisis. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Dutch doctor faces trial in landmark euthanasia case

It is the first euthanasia case in the Netherlands involving a patient suffering from Alzheimer's. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Looking on the bright side 'means you live longer'

Monty Python's advice may have been right as a US study finds that optimists live longer. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Athletes have poor teeth despite brushing

Are sugary sports drinks and gels the problem? via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

GP prescribes classes to boost recovery

Sessions on topics ranging from budgeting to body confidence are helping patients in Bradford. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Could serenading mosquitoes help stop the spread of malaria?

That annoying buzz we all recognise from summer evenings is actually a love song for a mosquito. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

'There was no hope': Treatable disease often mistaken for Alzheimer's

Normal pressure hydrocephalus, which causes mobility and memory issues, can be mistaken for dementia. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

'A small bite changed my whole world'

Yen says she was "living her best life" until a small bite turned her world upside down. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Four-in-one pill prevents third of heart problems

The drug combination has huge potential and would cost just "pennies a day", say the researchers. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Shrewsbury nurse describes tasting sewage in river swim

Melissa Compton, who swam 220 miles along the River Severn for charity, contracted a stomach bug. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Football grounds to pubs: Our fight for free tampons

Has your period ever ruined a night out? Three Celtic fans are trying to do something about it. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Nigeria goes three years without a case of polio

Nigeria, the continent's last country to have had a polio case, is close to being declared polio-free. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Puppy helps Ellie May, 8, to cope with diabetes

A family is hoping a seven-month-old golden retriever will help their daughter manage her type 1 diabetes. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Fish oil pills 'no benefit' for type 2 diabetes

People with type 2 diabetes "should not be encouraged" to take omega-3, researchers say. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Initial evidence shows microplastics pose ‘minimal health risk’

The World Health Organization says its findings are based on the "limited information" available. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Vitamin D: Add 'sunshine vitamin' to flour, study says

One in five UK adults doesn't get enough of the "sunshine vitamin", especially in winter. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

New drug for people who can bleed uncontrollably

NHS England is funding a new treatment for patients with severe haemophilia A. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

High blood pressure in mid-30s may pose risk to brain health

People in their mid-30s need to watch their blood pressure to protect brain health in later life. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Kelliyah was diagnosed with ovarian cancer when she was 14 years old

The most deadly gynaecological disease, less than 2% of cases affect women under 20. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

'Why me? I had ovarian cancer at 14'

Kelliyah thought she was simply putting on weight - and was shocked to find her condition was much more serious. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Boris Johnson orders action to stop measles spread

A fall in uptake of the MMR vaccine means the UK has lost its measles-free status. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

The Nazi book of anatomy still used by surgeons

Eduard Pernkopf created an "atlas" of anatomy by dissecting the bodies of Nazi political prisoners. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Organ donation: 'My hero, he gave me his liver'

Tom Wilson died after an accident during a hockey match, but his organs and tissues have saved more than 50 people. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Candida auris: The new superbug on the block

The fungus was only discovered 10 years ago, but is now a problem in hospitals across the world. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Early fish tapeworms found at 'Britain's Pompeii' Must Farm

Prehistoric inhabitants were infected with intestinal worms from eating raw fish, experts say. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Women take legal action over breast implant cancer link

Twenty UK women are taking legal action over a rare type of breast implant-related cancer. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Patients who cannot eat food 'fear for lives'

Problems making "liquid nutrition" have led to a national emergency, the NHS says. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

'Hundreds' seek private clinics for medical cannabis

Private cannabis clinics have now opened in the UK, charging up to £800 per month for prescriptions. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Nuneaton man loses 14 stone after refusing surgery

Jason Anderson had high blood pressure and was offered a gastric band but refused. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Lyme disease: Older white women 'at highest risk'

White older women in south-west England appear most likely to contract the disease, a study suggests. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Dental surgeons urge England's schools to go sugar-free

They say tackling tooth decay - which affects a quarter of five-year-olds - is a priority. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Hair removal can be a struggle for some trans women but this electrologist can help

Trans women often struggle with hair removal, so Siobhan set up her own clinic in Manchester providing electrolysis - the only form of permanent hair removal. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

The lengths Americans go to for cheap medicine

With drug prices soaring in the US, people are travelling to Canada to buy life-saving medication. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

The son giving the gift of his voice to his father

Bob Alderman, 70, lost his voice to motor neurone disease - until his son stepped in to help. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..