1 in 4 births in England now by emergency C-section

A quarter of all babies in England are now delivered by emergency caesarean operations, BBC analysis shows - marking a significant rise over the last five years.

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'World-first' vaccine designed by Artificial Intelligence

Cambridge scientists say they have, for the first time, tested a vaccine designed by AI.

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Emma Barnett: Fighting Endometriosis

Emma Barnett exposes the devastating reality of endometriosis and its toll on women.

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Emma Barnett: Fighting Endometriosis

Emma Barnett exposes the devastating reality of endometriosis and its toll on women.

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Genital herpes rising in England

New cases of genital herpes are increasing in England, bucking an overall fall in sexually transmitted infections (STIs), the latest data shows.

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What are the plans for Liverpool Women's Hospital?

There are plans to move some maternity services to the Royal Liverpool - which could affect around 130 high-risk births each year

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Could lifting weights actually help you live longer?

Regular weight training can significantly reduce the risk of early death, research suggests.

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More black men to benefit from prostate cancer screening trial

Experts are trying to find the best way to screen for prostate cancer, since blood tests alone are not accurate enough for most men.

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Genital herpes rising in England, despite overall drop in STIs

STIs are particularly common among young people, with health experts saying testing for them is vital.

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'Why I'm showing my hernia online'

Amy Bamford turned to social media to seek advice about her hernia.

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Emma Barnett: We can't ignore this disease that leaves one in 10 women like me in agony

Women tell the BBC presenter how endometriosis affects their lives, as she challenges ministers to take action.

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Daily pill doubles survival time for pancreatic cancer patients

The drug, daraxonrasib, has been hailed as a breakthrough in managing the deadliest of all the major cancers.

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Checks reveal young women with deadly 'silent' heart risk

Sudden cardiac death can happen without warning, and it's not just a problem for sporty young men, say experts.

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Why renaming my health condition could help other women

Rochelle Lewis is among more than 170 million woman globally to be diagnosed with PCOS.

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What in the World

Doctors are warning that some cancers are becoming more common in people in their 20s

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