VIDEO: One family's experience of FGM

Doctors and nurses in the UK will be required to log details of the injuries suffered by victims of female genital mutilation (FGM).

The practice has been illegal in Britain since 1985, but no-one has ever been prosecuted for FGM, which is widely carried out by communities originally from the Middle East, Africa or Asia.

At least 66,000 girls and women in the UK are believed to be victims.

Three generations of one Somali family, scarred by the practice, have spoken out.

Reeta Chakrabarti reports.

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VIDEO: Teen told he would die beating odds

A teenager who was told two months ago that he had just three days to live has astounded medical professionals.

Deryn Blackwell, 14, from Watton in Norfolk, is the only person in the world to have been diagnosed with both leukaemia and another rare form of cancer.

Two months ago after contracting another disease which attacked his immune system, he was told by doctors he would die before the new year.

Deryn was sent to an end of life hospice where doctors and his family prepared him for the worst. But now his body is fighting back and has started to produce red blood cells.

Nikki Fox reports.

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VIDEO: Smoking in cars: What are the risks?

Hundreds of doctors and health experts have signed a letter urging MPs in England to support a ban on smoking in cars carrying children.

Critics say the move would be an unnecessary intrusion into people's lives, but those supporting it say second hand smoke is a major cause of ill health in youngsters.

MPs are due to vote on the issue next week.

Peter Mackereth is a tobacco specialist at the Christie Hospital, which is one of the largest cancer centres in Europe.

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