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Girl, 5, dies after being turned away by GP

Turned away for being minutes late to her appointment, a little girl in Wales has died.

Fine, hefty cost award for dental therapist

Dental therapist went into labour on day the application to renew her certificate was due.

Maternity mix-up: Woman gives birth in hospital storeroom

Father missed the entrance to the Women's Hospital where the midwife was waiting.

Woman sent home with collapsed lung dies

The woman's doctor failed to spot the pneumothorax on her X-ray.

Under-18s still given too much booze after law change

Change to legal requirement has had an effect - but it's not enough, says researcher.

20 little things for a happier Monday

From buttery toast to noise-cancelling headphones and a slice of nostalgia.

Long wait for mental health patients in A&E

'Discriminatory' system means mental health patients can wait 24 hours for a bed.

How not to lose things

Do you constantly lose your keys? Here are some tips on how to keep track of your stuff.

Is your perfume making you sick?

There is growing evidence that your perfume could be making you sick. But why?

Simon Wilson - My cancer diary: 'I didn't go into shock, though I'm terrified of dying'

Simon Wilson has discovered he has prostate cancer. Here's part one of his diary.

Star Power: The value of Brand McCaw

The McCaws are poster children for active lifestyles - but should they give health advice?

Five popular diets you should never try

According to a panel of dieting experts, you should avoid these diets at all cost.

'I had a hysterectomy to fuel my painkiller addiction'

Operation at age of 14 sparked an addiction that saw her go to truly desperate lengths.

Why you should never eat hot chips again

Lee Suckling looks at what's really in hot chips and why they shouldn't be called food.

Slime Sisters, 11, make an appeal of the heart

They may be 11 but they're making a big difference for people with heart disease.

Could wine cure bad breath?

New research suggests a glass of wine could help cure more than just your bad day.

Mum's fury after 2yo told he's 'too obese', needs fitness course

'The fact they are telling children at such a young age they are obese is a disgrace.'

How many calories you need to cut to lose weight

Nutritionist Susie Burrell explains the complicated calculation.