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Bindi Irwin says she was made to feel ‘ashamed’ of endometriosis pain

Her story has reignited conversations about the condition that affects about one in ten women.

‘The worst decision you could ever have to make’

Sarah Spooner suffered such severe hyperemesis gravidarum, or extreme pregnancy sickness, that she felt she had no choice but to have an abortion.

‘The worst decision you could ever have to make’

Sarah Spooner suffered such severe hyperemesis gravidarum, or extreme pregnancy sickness, that she felt she had no choice but to have an abortion.

Periods have ‘massive impact’ on female athletes

Olympic gold medalist Sophie Capewell talks about how periods impact female cyclists and athletes.

Periods have ‘massive impact’ on female athletes

Olympic gold medalist Sophie Capewell talks about how periods impact female cyclists and athletes.

Government turns to TikTokers to advise on cosmetic surgery abroad

There is growing concern over Britons seeking overseas treatments such as hair implants and dental work.

What if we could cure blindness?

There’ve been some amazing breakthroughs in treating certain kinds of blindness in recent years. But does everyone in the blind community want to be ‘cured’? Comedian Tom Skelton, who started losing his sight at 21, explores.

Expectant mothers encouraged to use vital service

Women across the East of England are now able to self-refer to local maternity services online.

The deadly cancers left behind by 50 years of success

Half of people with cancer survive but lack of progress for some forms of disease is worrying experts.

Driving theory test to include CPR first aid questions

Experts hope to boost cardiac arrest survival rates, with 2.4 million people sitting the test each year.