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Alternative to HRT for menopausal hot flushes now on NHS 11 Mar 2026 The non-hormonal daily pill could benefit 500,000 women for whom HRT is not suitable. Read more

'My daughter died in her sleep, with no warning' 11 Mar 2026 Jo-Ann Burns says her daughter Nicola wasn't told about Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy. Read more

Mother given wrong antibiotics died from sepsis 11 Mar 2026 Bank cashier Aleisha Rochester died two weeks after undergoing a routine procedure to remove an abscess. Read more

Maternity inquiry chair named in government U-turn 10 Mar 2026 Donna Ockenden is appointed to lead the maternity services inquiry at Leeds hospitals. Read more

NHS England pauses new prescriptions of cross-sex hormones for under-18s 09 Mar 2026 The health service said young people who already receive the drugs will continue to do so. Read more

Sent 90 miles after giving birth while 'soaked in urine' 09 Mar 2026 Four days after giving birth, Lizzy Berryman's psychosis forced her to be taken from York to Derby for specialist care. Read more

Relying on drugs to stop obesity would be 'societal failure', says Chris Whitty 06 Mar 2026 England's top doctor says the drugs should be for a minority and more effort is needed to prevent obesity in the first place. Read more

'My son can now enjoy life': Children with severe form of epilepsy helped by new drug 04 Mar 2026 Families say the groundbreaking medicine is transforming the lives of children with Dravet syndrome. Read more

Dentists return £900m for not seeing NHS patients 05 Mar 2026 Sum represents £1 out of every £7 they have been given by NHS as dentists opt to chase private work. Read more

Pregnant women's brains shed grey matter to prime them for motherhood, study suggests 04 Mar 2026 It is time to move beyond the “baby brain” cliche, say scientists who scanned dozens of women’s brains. Read more

BBC investigation finds 50,000 people waited over 24 hours in A&E corridor care 02 Mar 2026 Known as "corridor care", patients are lining up on trolleys or sitting on chairs due to a lack of beds. Read more

Taking collagen keeps skin more elastic but won't stop wrinkles, say scientists 27 Feb 2026 The new review brings together the strongest evidence to date on collagen supplementation, say experts. Read more

GPs told to guarantee same-day appointments for urgent cases 24 Feb 2026 New contract will require patients in England to be given immediate appointment if needed. Read more

'It was like buying groceries' - Woman calls for tighter weight-loss jabs checks 23 Feb 2026 Emma Dyer says she collapsed on her bathroom floor and began vomiting blood after buying jabs online. Read more

Sperm swim more quickly in summer, study finds 25 Feb 2026 Understanding the seasonal patterns of sperm could improve fertility treatments, by optimising the timing of treatment, the reasearchers say. Read more

First British baby born using transplanted womb from dead donor 24 Feb 2026 Grace Bell, who was born without a viable womb, says her little boy is "simply a miracle". Read more

GPs to get £3,000 bonus to maximise weight loss drug prescriptions 24 Feb 2026 Bid to improve access to Mounjaro in England, but experts warn eligibility still tightly restricted. Read more

Sunbed ads spreading harmful misinformation to young people 11 Feb 2026 Hundreds of TikTok, Instagram and Facebook ads made misleading claims about health benefits, BBC finds. Read more

How to check whether you have bowel cancer 12 Feb 2026 What are the main symptoms and causes of bowel cancer, and how can you reduce your risk of getting it? Read more

Why are fewer people donating their organs? 09 Feb 2026 The number waiting for an organ is at a record high as loved ones increasingly block donations. Read more

How I proved hair loss and dizziness aren't just symptoms of 'being a mum' 12 Dec 2025 Iron deficiency is a relatively common problem, especially in women. Here's how to spot the symptoms. Read more

Prostate cancer screening: What you need to know 03 Dec 2025 Everything you need to know about the decision on who should be screened for prostate cancer. Read more

Could weight-loss jabs be behind rising gallbladder removals? 30 Jan 2026 Last year, there was a 15% annual increase in the operations and surgeons want more research. Read more

What is chickenpox and who can get an NHS vaccine? 02 Jan 2026 The standard NHS childhood vaccination programme will include chickenpox from 2 January 2026. Read more

The teenage caffeine pouch trend troubling US experts 01 Aug 2025 Some social media influencers are pushing products to young gym-goers and students, health experts warn. Read more

Sleep, exercise, hydrate - do we really need to stick to recommended daily doses? 26 Jul 2025 As a study casts doubt on the daily steps maxim, we take a look at some other health benchmarks we’re often told to strive for. Read more

Alternative to HRT for menopausal hot flushes now on NHS 11 Mar 2026 The non-hormonal daily pill could benefit 500,000 women for whom HRT is not suitable. Read more

'I'm in constant pain after vaginal mesh surgery' 10 Mar 2026 Susan McLarnon travelled to Downing Street later to call for "urgent action" to be taken on redress for those harmed by pelvic mesh implants. Read more

'Women grow up with pain as a part of their lives' 06 Mar 2026 A health campaigner says women's relationship to pain is shaped by the way they grow up with it as a part of their lives. Read more

It took 10 years to get surgery for my endometriosis 06 Mar 2026 Ami Clarke shares her experience of living with endometriosis. Read more

'Game-changing' urine tests could detect breast cancer, endometriosis and PCOS 06 Mar 2026 New tests are being developed to spot early signs of breast cancer and endometriosis in urine. Read more

Charity hopes new HQ can bring people together 06 Mar 2026 Health Connections is to renovate six floors of its new base as spaces for people to come together. Read more

Mental health chat encouraged at coffee mornings 03 Feb 2026 Three coffee mornings are being held in Wolverhampton as part of a national mental health event. Read more

Couple to re-start trek around Britain's coastline 02 Feb 2026 After having to halt their first attempt due to an injury, the couple are ready to set off again. Read more

What does 'quiet resilience' look like? 02 Feb 2026 Kimberley Wilson talks to psychologist and therapist Dr Sula Windgassen on how to build "quiet" or "flexible" resilience. Read more

'I was diagnosed with OCD at 10'. Here's how to spot the signs 28 Jan 2026 Most of us will have intrusive thoughts at some point. Dr Nina Higson-Sweeney explains when you should seek help. Read more

'I'm still haunted that he died alone': The last voices of the Covid inquiry 06 Mar 2026 Bereaved families have the final say as the Covid inquiry completes three years of public hearings. Read more

Covid inquiry chair defends £200m cost and four-year process on final day 05 Mar 2026 Baroness Heather Hallett said completing the hearings in under four years was an achievement but critics have questioned its cost. Read more

What is the UK Covid inquiry and how does it work? 03 Mar 2026 The inquiry into the government's handling of the pandemic has published two reports with eight more to follow. Read more

Firm assessing Covid vaccine harm replaced after costs spiral to £48m 18 Feb 2026 The figure paid to Crawford & Company Adjusters is eight times the original estimate for the work. Read more

Furlough not perfect but prevented mass unemployment, Sunak says 15 Dec 2025 The former PM, who was chancellor during the crisis, says there was no "playbook" of how to respond to the pandemic. Read more

Why are resident doctors striking and how much are they paid? 17 Dec 2025 Resident doctors in England are striking between 17 and 22 December, the 14th walkout since 2023. Read more

Union and government to restart talks on ending doctor dispute 06 Aug 2025 BMA says there is window of opportunity in coming weeks to reach a settlement after 12 strikes. Read more

Doctors' union agrees to resume talks with Streeting 30 Jul 2025 But the health secretary says he will not negotiate on pay, adding that the union has lost goodwill with their five-day walkout. Read more

The doctor strike has ended - what comes next? 30 Jul 2025 With doctors returning to work after five-day walkout, is there an opportunity for talks to re-start? Read more

Inside Health 10 Mar 2026 James visits Hackney, which has one of the lowest vaccination rates in the country. Read more

Inside Health 03 Mar 2026 James investigates penis fillers, where hyaluronic acid is injected to increase girth. Read more

Inside Health 24 Feb 2026 The new wave of ME research that could bring clarity to this perplexing condition. Read more

Inside Health 17 Feb 2026 James Gallagher is joined by a panel to explore the side effects of weight loss drugs. Read more

Dr Xand on the wellness benefits of knitting 10 Mar 2026 Listen to What's Up Docs? on BBC Sounds. Read more

Are more people cutting off their parents? 10 Mar 2026 Ben Cole Edwards, 30, built a career as a trauma coach after posting about being estranged from his mum. Read more

'Women grow up with pain as a part of their lives' 06 Mar 2026 A health campaigner says women's relationship to pain is shaped by the way they grow up with it as a part of their lives. Read more

How to use AI tools to support our wellbeing in safe and simple ways 06 Mar 2026 Do you know the important difference between open and closed AI? Read more

It took 10 years to get surgery for my endometriosis 06 Mar 2026 Ami Clarke shares her experience of living with endometriosis. Read more

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