Entries by BBC News

Witnessing joy amid the death: BBC travels to epicentre of Ebola outbreak

There are glimpses of happiness in the Democratic Republic of Congo's fight against the virus that has killed more than 170.

Recovery of Ebola patients offers rare moments of joy at epicentre of outbreak

There are glimpses of happiness in the Democratic Republic of Congo's fight against the virus that has killed more than 170.

Why is it so hard to show yourself compassion?

Kimberley Wilson discusses compassion on Complex.

Taboo subjects on the table at women’s health event

Three nurses behind the event say they want women to feel they can have open and honest conversations.

Taboo subjects on the table at women’s health event

Three nurses behind the event say they want women to feel they can have open and honest conversations.

‘I won’t have another baby after breastfeeding trauma’

New mothers say they did not receive enough breastfeeding support when their babies were born.

‘I won’t have another baby after breastfeeding trauma’

New mothers say they did not receive enough breastfeeding support when their babies were born.

Why you might not be buying the right pain relief for period cramps

Many women are buying less effective pain medication for period cramps, supermarket data suggests.

Why you might not be buying the right pain relief for period cramps

Many women are buying less effective pain medication for period cramps, supermarket data suggests.

A&E to remain open as doctors’ strike called off

Resident doctor strikes are now on pause while they consider a new pay offer form the government.