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Top-rated mental health trust asked to save £24m 04 Aug 2026 An NHS trust could lose up to 330 posts and a union says there will be "consequences" for patients. Read more

Breast cancer checks missing most women under 50 who are at risk, says study 04 Aug 2026 Up to 95% of younger women who are at higher risk of developing breast cancer are being missed by current NHS checks, researchers warn. Read more

Woman has pioneering womb surgery to fix 'miracle' baby with intestines outside its body 03 Aug 2026 Theo became the first British baby to be operated on in the womb to correct complex gastroschisis, as part of a pioneering clinical trial. Read more

What your summer reading list says about you 31 Jul 2026 Just picked your holiday book? Our choices can subconsciously reveal important parts of our personality, studies show. Read more

Holidaymakers warned about 'explosive diarrhoea' cyclospora parasite infection 30 Jul 2026 The UK is seeing a sharp rise in cases - 67 since April - with many of them among travellers returning from Mexico. Read more

Hundreds of thousands of women get morning-after pill via free pharmacy service 28 Jul 2026 Since October, the morning-after pill has been made available free-of-charge at high street pharmacies under a new scheme in England. Read more

Badenoch says PM must rule out tax rises to fund social care reform 26 Jul 2026 In a letter to the PM, the Conservative leader offers to work with him on adult social care reform. Read more

Burnham to address social care, youth unemployment and devolution 25 Jul 2026 A No 10 source says it is an attempt by the prime minister to show he is "hitting the ground running". Read more

First person gets new experimental vaccine for Ebola 24 Jul 2026 Ed Hunt, 37 and from the UK, voluteered after seeing news reports of the deadly Ebola outbreak in DR Congo. Read more

'Evidence lacking' for mental health monitoring tech 24 Jul 2026 The Lampard Inquiry hears from experts about Oxevision technology. Read more

Heatwave anxiety can make you feel 'incredibly helpless' - here's how to manage it 24 Jul 2026 Extreme heat can take a toll on mental health - and young people and women are among the groups most at risk, according to one study. Read more

'Life-changing' MS drug to help people walk now on NHS in England 22 Jul 2026 Fampridine boosts nerve signals to make it easier to walk, with up to 5,000 eligible. Read more

UK humanitarian worker monitored for Ebola in London hospital 22 Jul 2026 The health worker was evacuated to the UK from the DR Congo after being potentially exposed to the virus. Read more

There's a reason child vaccination rates are falling - and it's not social media 03 Aug 2026 As child immunisation rates fall across the UK, one clinic in west Yorkshire is taking aggressive steps to boost immunisations Read more

How to do neon festival make-up without harming your skin 30 Jul 2026 Neon is on trend, but some make-up products pose a serious risk to your health. Here's what to check for, and how to dazzle. Read more

I had to stop modelling because I kept passing out from crippling endometriosis 19 Jul 2026 Three women describe how endometriosis has affected their careers, as an inquiry takes place. Read more

The hidden cost of the night shift and how to sleep it off 19 Jul 2026 More than three million people in the UK work night shifts, which can greatly impact their health. What can be done to help them? Read more

Doctors failed to spot my hidden condition for so long I was left permanently disabled 18 Jul 2026 Actor Daneka Etchells is performing in a show which reflects her experiences of "medical gaslighting". Read more

Starting uni? What to know about the free NHS meningitis B jab in England 03 Aug 2026 It follows the UK's largest and fastest growing meningitis B outbreak to date in Kent earlier this year. Read more

What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread? 16 Jul 2026 Some people can carry bacteria in their nose or throat without getting sick, but can spread it to others. Read more

More protein or less? The foods to get you through a heatwave 08 Jul 2026 When turning on the oven is a no-no and you're bored of salads, these foods (and drinks) will help to beat the heat. Read more

What does hot weather do to the body? 22 Jun 2026 Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm. Read more

What are UV levels and how can you protect yourself? 22 Jun 2026 Some UV exposure is essential for our wellbeing, but too much is damaging and can cause skin cancer. Read more

Initiatives aim to help breastfeeding difficulties 03 Aug 2026 The scheme is part of World Breastfeeding Week, from 1 to 7 August, organisers say. Read more

What are the 'luteal uglies'? And how they're affecting women 03 Aug 2026 More women than ever are talking about the luteal phase on social media, but how does it actually affect you? Read more

'It was heartbreaking to attend a fertility appointment in a maternity unit' 30 Jul 2026 Niamh Smyth and her husband Justyn have spent over a decade trying to start a family, undergoing four rounds of IVF, with three unsuccessful attempts and one pregnancy which ended in miscarriage. Read more

'Things need to change': The campaign for women's minister 28 Jul 2026 Eimear, Pearse, Aoísha and Devyn from Ballycastle want to see a change in how women are protected in NI. Read more

Does NI need a minister for women's safety and health? 28 Jul 2026 A group of Ballycastle teenagers are calling for Stormont to appoint a dedicated Women's Minister. Read more

Health service reviews cost almost £188,000 03 Aug 2026 There were 20 independent investigations or reviews between 2021 and 2025. Read more

'You are not alone with endometriosis pain' 20 Jul 2026 Endometriosis wellbeing hubs are being called for by a Medway woman. Read more

County the place to develop spiritually, says monk 16 Jul 2026 A senior Buddhist monk says Herefordshire has "everything" for a "person to be happy". Read more

Why wellness is booming at festivals in the UK 12 Jul 2026 Organisers say they are seeing more demand for wellness events such as yoga and running clubs. Read more

How to get through World Cup-induced sleep deprivation 06 Jul 2026 The euphoria from England's dramatic victory over Mexico might not be enough to get you through Monday. Read more

Covid inquiry PPE report - key findings 14 Jul 2026 What went wrong with the government's planning and buying of vital items like gloves and gowns that cost taxpayers billions of pounds. Read more

UK wasted £10bn on PPE that left NHS staff poorly protected, Covid inquiry finds 14 Jul 2026 Healthcare staff were unable to properly protect themselves, or those in their care, from dangerous infections, says the latest inquiry report. Read more

UK begins trials of Ebola vaccine developed in just eight weeks 13 Jul 2026 The UK medicines regulator has given approval for an experimental vaccine to be tested on healthy adults. Read more

'World-first' vaccine designed by artificial intelligence 04 Jun 2026 Cambridge scientists say they have, for the first time, tested a vaccine designed by AI. Read more

Bird flu vaccine trial against potential pandemic strain begins 21 Apr 2026 The jab targets the H5N1 flu strain which has caused devastating infections in bird populations worldwide, but has yet to spread between humans. Read more

Doctors vote to take strike action in row over pay 03 Jul 2026 The British Medical Association is in dispute with Manx Care over "pay erosion since 2008". Read more

Resident doctors take strike action over pay 29 Jun 2026 The BMA said there will "undoubtedly be cancellation of operations, outpatient appointments and elective care" but "patient safety will still be prioritised". Read more

Consultants and specialist doctors take strike action over pay 25 Jun 2026 Full emergency cover remained in place and patients were told to attend all scheduled appointments unless advised otherwise. Read more

A&E to remain open as doctors' strike called off 14 Jun 2026 Resident doctor strikes are now on pause while they consider a new pay offer form the government. Read more

Resident doctors cancel strike after new offer from government 13 Jun 2026 The walkout had been due to start at 07:00 BST on Monday and last until Friday. Read more

Inside Health 28 Jul 2026 How understanding inflammation could transform treatments from cancer to Alzheimer’s. Read more

Inside Health 21 Jul 2026 Also, running during pregnancy and how to recover. Read more

Inside Health 14 Jul 2026 Does the success of the HPV vaccine mean that cervical screening can be reduced? Read more

Inside Health 07 Jul 2026 Are mosquitos biting earlier and how to optimise sperm. Read more

Are current breast cancer checks good enough? 04 Aug 2026 Up to 95% of younger women at higher risk of developing breast cancer are being missed, researchers say. Read more

Student quits university due to epilepsy medicine shortages 03 Aug 2026 Jack Tolley says he found it difficult to find supplies of the key medicines he needs. Read more

How to advocate for your health 31 Jul 2026 Dr Xand van Tulleken and Professor Sunita Sar explore why we follow advice we suspect is bad for us. Read more

Farmwatch: Farmer on mental health issues 30 Jul 2026 "Tom the Young Farmer" tells BBC Radio Shropshire how it's important to check in on his friends. Read more

'I want to break the stigma around herpes' 30 Jul 2026 The psychological effect of a herpes diagnosis can be greater than the physical symptoms, experts say. Read more

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