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Assisted dying debate terrifying for disabled, says Liz Carr

As legal assisted dying receives more support, the actress expresses deep concern for disability rights.

Five surprisingly simple ways to optimise your diet

Here's five tips for better eating from BBC Ideas

Five surprisingly simple ways to optimise your diet

Here's five tips for better eating from BBC Ideas

Why are we so ill? The working-age health crisis

The number of under 65s struggling with poor health is rising - and it's a threat to the economy.

Why are we so ill? The working-age health crisis

The number of under 65s struggling with poor health is rising - and it's a threat to the economy.

Children used as ‘guinea pigs’ in clinical trials

They were given infected blood products in trials without their knowledge, the BBC has found.

Children used as ‘guinea pigs’ in clinical trials

They were given infected blood products in trials without their knowledge, the BBC has found.

Can health secretary name NHS trusts performing well?

Victoria Atkins is challenged to name some health trusts meeting their targets to cut waiting lists.

What is pregabalin and why can it be dangerous?

The prescription drug has been linked to a number of deaths in the UK and around the world.

What is pregabalin and why can it be dangerous?

The prescription drug has been linked to a number of deaths in the UK and around the world.