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Surgeons on 'magical moment' womb transplant child was born

The moment a child was born to a mother using a donated womb was "full of joy", two surgeons have told BBC Breakfast.

Professors Isabel Quiroga and Richard Smith described their reaction to the birth of baby Amy, who is the first child to be born in the UK as a result of the pioneering process.

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Moment BBC programme sparks memory of man with dementia

The use pictures or music to evoke a response in people living with dementia can help start a conversation with loved ones and carers.

Clive Myrie at a hospital corridor with a bed on the background

Watch: Clive Myrie finds corridors filled with patients at London hospital

Clive Myrie spends a day inside the Royal Free Hospital to see how the NHS is coping after intense, annual winter pressures.

Twelve-year-old BBC Young Reporter winner Alice, wearing an orange football kit with her team in the distance behind her

Managing ADHD when access to medication is restricted

Twelve-year-old Alice discovered a love for football during a medication shortage.

RFK Jr speaks into a microphone while raising his left hand and pointing his index finger toward the senate committee

Protesters, McDonald's and onesies - RFK Jr's confirmation hearing

A number of senators grilled the controversial nominee over his views on vaccines and abortion.

Older man sitting in an armchair wearing glasses and a white T-shirt. The chair is cream in colour and his glasses are black-framed.

'I want to be cared for in my own home'

Michael Stevenson is staying in a nursing home while attempts are made to find him a care package.

Chris Hoy says men should talk about health issues more

Six-time Olympic cycling champion Chris Hoy calls for more openness on health matters

Zachary with his mum and dad

'We can't give up hope for our wee boy'

The parents of a toddler waiting for a liver and bowel transplant are pleading with parents to have the conversation about what they would do in the same situation.

Louis, William, Kate, Charlotte and George

Kate releases message after completing chemo treatment

The Princess of Wales has said her focus for now was to remain "cancer free".

Graeme Souness sits on the red BBC Breakfast sofa beside Isla Grist

Watch: Graeme Souness pays tribute to 'determined cookie' living with rare skin condition

Former footballer Graeme Souness joins Isla Grist to discuss their work fighting the rare skin condition epidermolysis bullosa (EB).

Simon Boas speaking on Radio 4 Today programme

Simon Boas explains how cancer diagnosis helped him enjoy life more

Aid worker explains how his career helped him come to terms with his own terminal cancer diagnosis.

Lyndsey Ainscough on BBC Breakfast

How Dame Deborah James helped save a mum's life

A mother-of-three shared her story with Dame Deborah's mother Heather on BBC Breakfast.

Michael Mosley and Professor Paul Bloom

Watch: Michael Mosley's last interview

Watch: A clip from Michael Mosley's last recording at the Hay Festival in May

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It's 'crazy' to use sunbeds - skin cancer expert

A dermatologist warns sunbed users they are "paying" to expose themselves to cancer risks.

Marjorie Taylor Green and Anthony Fauci

'You're mister, not doctor': Fauci grilled by Taylor Greene

Marjorie Taylor Greene challenged the US' former top doctor, who also got emotional during his testimony.

People affected by infected blood products in the BBC studio

'It's in black and white, there's no hiding anymore'

Relatives and victims of the infected blood scandal tell BBC Breakfast how they feel about the inquiry's findings.

Su Gorman

Su Gorman gives evidence at the Infected Blood Inquiry

Su Gorman, the wife of Steve Dymond, gives evidence at the Infected Blood Inquiry.

Gill Castle giving interview

I will carry legacy from traumatic birth - Alnwick mum

Gill Castle was left with irreparable damages from the traumatic birth of her son.

Destiny-Rae

Organ-sharing scheme gets kidney for five-year-old

A special organ-sharing scheme has, against the odds, found a new kidney for five-year-old Destiny-Rae.

Dr Hilary Cass, chair of the Cass Review

'Toxicity of gender debate' affecting treatment - Cass

The Cass Review makes 32 recommendations on how gender services for children and young people should operate.

Merope Mills

Martha's rule will save lives, says Merope Mills

The mother of Martha Mills, who died of sepsis because her symptoms were missed, speaks as new rules are announced.