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The nurses tackling mental illness in police custody (BBC Health 2018-06-19 21:45:34)
About third of those arrested in England have mental health issues. The BBC met the nurses who help them. -
Cannabis: What are the risks of recreational use? (BBC Health 2018-06-19 15:53:59)
The government has dismissed calls to legalise cannabis for recreational use. What are the drug's risks? -
Medicinal cannabis use to be reviewed by government (BBC Health 2018-06-19 14:17:54)
Charlotte Caldwell, whose son Billy has severe epilepsy, welcomed the decision after campaigning for change. -
Hague's call to legalise cannabis rejected by government (BBC Health 2018-06-19 12:12:18)
But the home secretary tells MPs there will be a review of cannabis-based medicines in the UK. -
Legalising cannabis: What you need to know (BBC Health 2018-06-19 09:51:43)
The debate on legalising cannabis has been reignited by the case of a 12-year-old boy with epilepsy. -
Cannabis war 'comprehensively lost', says William Hague (BBC Health 2018-06-19 09:03:18)
The former Conservative leader urges his party to consider legalising recreational use of the drug. -
NHS 70: How have hospitals changed for children? (BBC Health 2018-06-19 09:02:45)
It's 70 years since the start of the NHS. How have hospitals changed for child patients since 1948? -
Cannabis debate: I appealed to the prime minister (BBC Health 2018-06-19 07:32:38)
Hannah Deacon, whose son suffers from epilepsy, says she was given a pledge by Theresa May -
Couple's anger after 'stillborn' son died in their arms (BBC Health 2018-06-19 00:22:01)
Ellie and Chris James's newborn son died in their arms - minutes after being told he was dead. -
Conjoined twins' joy at watching news report of birth (BBC Health 2018-06-19 00:12:54)
Anna and Barbara Rozycki made headlines around the world following their birth in 1970. -
Wales 'behind' in technology to detect prostate cancer (BBC Health 2018-06-19 00:05:11)
The mpMRI scan is currently available in just three out of seven Welsh health boards. -
Emotional eating 'learned by children not inherited' (BBC Health 2018-06-18 23:57:55)
Genes are significant in most eating behaviours but not emotional under- or overeating, say experts. -
Cannabis oil row: Billy Caldwell discharged from hospital (BBC Health 2018-06-18 15:43:06)
The 12-year-old is treated in hospital for his severe epilepsy with the oil, which is illegal in the UK. -
Theresa May is asked where NHS cash will come from (BBC Health 2018-06-18 13:24:47)
Theresa May is asked how the government will fund a £20bn cash increase for the NHS. -
Cannabis oil row: Boy discharged from hospital (BBC Health 2018-06-18 13:12:10)
The 12-year-old is treated in hospital for his severe epilepsy with the oil, which is illegal in the UK. -
How does gaming affect your brain? (BBC Health 2018-06-18 13:02:29)
Hamish loves playing the game Fortnite. Does his brain show signs of addiction? -
Tax rise to pay for NHS boost - PM (BBC Health 2018-06-18 12:53:30)
The prime minister promises any tax increases will be introduced in a "fair and balanced" way. -
Tax rise need to help pay for £20bn NHS boost, says PM (BBC Health 2018-06-18 12:53:30)
The prime minister promises any tax increases will be introduced in a "fair and balanced" way. -
Tax rise to pay for NHS boost - Hunt (BBC Health 2018-06-18 11:29:24)
The health secretary says there will be an "increased burden of taxation" to pay for the extra funds. -
NHS funding: Brexit 'won't save enough' to fund £20bn boost (BBC Health 2018-06-18 09:00:29)
Jeremy Hunt says there will be an "increased burden of taxation" to pay for the extra £20bn a year.