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Loneliness group helps young adults find friends

The national group was set up to help tackle loneliness, after a man died from suicide.

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.

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.

One in four births in England is now emergency caesarean, BBC analysis shows

The shift marks a significant rise over the last five years, but experts say there is no single, clear explanation for the increase.

‘World-first’ vaccine designed by Artificial Intelligence

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

‘World-first’ vaccine designed by Artificial Intelligence

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

Could gut parasites be influencing your behaviour?

Could the parasite also impact human behaviour?
Made in partnership with UKRI.

Supporting each other through walking and talking

A young man from Darwen who lost his father realised he needed support so decided to start a walking group

‘I left a children’s home – and was embraced by love’

How a new scheme for young people leaving care is tackling what was once a cliff-edge for this vulnerable group.

What a hair loss breakthrough could mean for women like me

As scientists edge closer to new treatments for hair loss, Victoria Derbyshire examines what such breakthroughs could mean for women.