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‘Doctors said my excruciating period pain was anxiety’

Women with endometriosis say doctors failed to listen to them or take their pain seriously.

I spent 13 years in pain before doctors finally worked out why

Women with endometriosis say doctors failed to listen to them or take their pain seriously.

BBC investigation finds 50,000 people waited over 24 hours in A&E corridor care

Known as "corridor care", patients are lining up on trolleys or sitting on chairs due to a lack of beds.

BBC investigation finds 50,000 people waited over 24 hours in A&E corridor care

Known as "corridor care", patients are lining up on trolleys or sitting on chairs due to a lack of beds.

I take 120 tablets a week after mesh operation

Twenty-five women have received compensation following gynaecological surgery.

I take 120 tablets a week after mesh operation

Twenty-five women have received compensation following gynaecological surgery.

I need 120 pills a week to deal with the agony cause by vaginal mesh

Kerry Watson is one of 25 women to get compensation after operations done by a single surgeon.

Parents of gravely ill child refused respite care

Tilly's parents want a few hours respite care at home.

Parents of gravely ill child refused respite care

Birmingham Children's Trust refused respite help and suggested training grandparents to help.

Taking collagen keeps skin more elastic but won’t stop wrinkles, say scientists

The new review brings together the strongest evidence to date on collagen supplementation, say experts.