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I could never tell anyone about the way my dad was sexually abusing me Dec 02 2008

RACHEL was about eight years old when she realised her relationship with her father was not normal.Read

Specialist nurses give vital support Nov 25 2008

A TEAM of four lung cancer nurse specialists offer support to patients at the Heart of England Trust covering Birmingham Heartlands, Solihull, and Good Hope Hospitals and Birmingham Chest Clinic.Read

Get help early to save life Nov 25 2008

EARLY detection is vital in the fight against lung cancer says Dr Patricia Glynn, consultant in respiratory medicine at the Heart of England NHS Trust.Read

Surgery soon after GP visit Nov 25 2008

IT was a persistent cough which sent grandfather Maurice Dodsley to his doctor. And it was a good job that he went as the cause was quickly discovered to be lung cancer.Read

‘There is a lot I can’t do and I get breathless – but I’m still here’ Nov 25 2008

DAD David Pow has been hit by lung cancer three times and believes the condition will eventually kill him.Read

Lung surgery was just weeks after GP visit Nov 25 2008

IT was a persistent cough which sent grandfather Maurice Dodsley to his doctor. And it was a good job that he went as the cause was quickly discovered to be lung cancer.Read

Beryl completes circle from not knowing what diabetes was to aiding sufferers Nov 18 2008

AT the time it felt like just another childhood accident but falling off a roundabout at the age of 13 was to have a life-altering effect on Beryl Beards.Read

I’d like to shake the hand of the guy responsible for my two amazing little boys Nov 18 2008

Looking down at their beautiful twin boys, Richard Woolven and his wife Sandra, realise how lucky they are to have a family of their own.Read

How race can affect susceptibility to illness Nov 18 2008

Race can have big influence on susceptibility to illnessesRead

Worcester dad 'lucky' to have twins backs campaign for more sperm donors Nov 18 2008

Dad ‘lucky’ to be parent backs campaign for more sperm donorsRead

Hurt Hannah kicks back in self defence Nov 11 2008

WHEN Hannah Richardson was attacked by a group of youngsters in a playground, she was hurt and scared.Read

My Justine’s a beacon of courage, says lupus sufferer’s proud mum Nov 04 2008

Lupus is an unforgiving, incurable disease affecting more than 30,000 people in the UK, forcing a sufferer’s immune system to turn in on itself.But this condition remains virtually unheard of and is still a mystery to most people. Health Correspondent Alison Dayani takes a closer look at the painful illness and talks to a mother and daughter about the effect it has had on their lives.Read

You can’t put a foot wrong Nov 04 2008

WITH the party season on the horizon, it’ll soon be time to start making sure our legs are fit to flash.Read

Diabetes kills so don’t miss warnings Nov 04 2008

WE’VE all seen the ads. They read something along the lines of ‘Are you always tired?Read

Counsellors provide a great service Oct 28 2008

CHARLIE is aiming to raise £1,000 for Edward’s Trust, a charity she first discovered a few years ago.Read

Support for bereaved families Oct 28 2008

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I’m jumping for joy now I can realise my daring dream Oct 28 2008

SOME people choose to lose weight for a holiday or for a special occasion but Charlie Wright has her sights set on a slightly different ambition – to hurl herself out of a plane and raise money for charity.Read

I started getting sweats which were really awful and embarrassing Oct 21 2008

FOR Denise Healy the menopause was a two-year nightmare until she received specialist help.Read

Youngsters at risk from pets Oct 21 2008

UNDER-fives could catch potentially fatal diseases if they make pets out of hedgehogs, hamsters, chicks, lizards and turtles, top children’s doctors have said.Read

Which cold type achoo? Oct 21 2008

WE FACE a double challenge this year - coping with winter ills and the current financial crisis.Read

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I could never tell anyone about the way my dad was sexually abusing me Dec 02 2008

Specialist nurses give vital support Nov 25 2008

Get help early to save life Nov 25 2008

Surgery soon after GP visit Nov 25 2008

‘There is a lot I can’t do and I get breathless – but I’m still here’ Nov 25 2008

Lung surgery was just weeks after GP visit Nov 25 2008

Beryl completes circle from not knowing what diabetes was to aiding sufferers Nov 18 2008

I’d like to shake the hand of the guy responsible for my two amazing little boys Nov 18 2008

How race can affect susceptibility to illness Nov 18 2008

Worcester dad 'lucky' to have twins backs campaign for more sperm donors Nov 18 2008

Hurt Hannah kicks back in self defence Nov 11 2008

My Justine’s a beacon of courage, says lupus sufferer’s proud mum Nov 04 2008

You can’t put a foot wrong Nov 04 2008

Diabetes kills so don’t miss warnings Nov 04 2008

Counsellors provide a great service Oct 28 2008

Support for bereaved families Oct 28 2008

I’m jumping for joy now I can realise my daring dream Oct 28 2008

I started getting sweats which were really awful and embarrassing Oct 21 2008

Youngsters at risk from pets Oct 21 2008

Which cold type achoo? Oct 21 2008

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