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A report by psychologists says seeing obesity as a moral failing only makes things worse.

The number of vapers reaches 3.6 million in the UK, as the health consequences come under international scrutiny.

The drugs can attack a range of cancers, rather than those in just one part of the body.

Epidyolex is an oral solution of cannabidiol that comes from the cannabis plant.

Experts believe the drug could have killed between 500 and 2,000 people before it was banned.

Three sisters are young carers for their mum who has MS and epilepsy.

Students starting university are told of the potentially fatal dangers of excessive drinking.

Help with dressing, washing and meals will be paid for by the state in England, costing £6bn a year.

A health influencer claims it helps to cure chronic illnesses. Doctors are far from convinced.

Parents of children with the condition flew 7,300 miles to buy a "life-saving" drug unavailable on the NHS in England.

Labour is to announce a pledge to abolish prescription charges in England at its party conference next week.

Shadow equalities minister Dawn Butler will unveil the policy at Labour's conference in Brighton.

Kreena developed heart failure after being treated for cancer - but has made a remarkable recovery.

Two of the incidents relate to attacks on staff and a third involves two patients, police say.

Soft drinks have 29% less sugar on average since a levy was imposed, but we're eating more sugary food.

A study of patients taking the common antidepressant sertraline throws new light on how it works.

Doctors say the rules are "too cautious" for giving innovative medicines to children.

"Vulnerable" people are being fined over claims for free treatment at dentists and doctors, say MPs.

NHS trusts are paying back millions of pounds to the government each year in interest.

Rhys has epidermolysis bullosa, a painful, life-limiting condition that has left him unable to walk.