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Riskiest skin cancer cases hit UK record high 21 May 2026 The number of melanoma skin cancer cases has risen above 20,000 a year for the first time in the UK. Read more

Toilets and changing rooms must be used on basis of biological sex, guidance confirms 21 May 2026 The guidance was published on Thursday following the landmark Supreme Court ruling last year. Read more

Gonorrhoea and syphilis hit record levels in Europe 21 May 2026 STIs have surged thanks to record cases and gaps in testing and prevention, a health agency reports. Read more

Ebola outbreak may be spreading faster than first thought, WHO doctor warns 19 May 2026 Hundreds of cases are suspected in central Africa but experts fear the actual number may be much higher. Read more

Canadian from hantavirus-hit cruise ship tests positive 17 May 2026 The individual is one of four former passengers on the MV Hondius isolating on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Read more

'We're right on track,' says Streeting as key target for hospital waiting times hit 14 May 2026 Government his its interim target of 65% of patients in England being treated within 18 weeks. Read more

Posh sandwich has more salt than nearly five cheeseburgers 13 May 2026 Action on Salt & Sugar said people should not be exposed to a "hidden health risk every time they buy lunch". Read more

MPs call for sunbed advertising ban to help prevent skin cancer 13 May 2026 A report by a cross-party group of MPs has found the majority of skin cancer cases are preventable. Read more

How are countries responding to hantavirus? 13 May 2026 The UK, US and EU are asking all citizens returning home from the virus-hit MV Hondius to self-isolate for about six weeks. Read more

Sydney dentist's patients warned of viruses including HIV 13 May 2026 Authorities urged patients to get tested due to "poor infection control practices" at the Australian clinic. Read more

Daily pill to help keep weight off after stopping obesity jabs 12 May 2026 The tablet - orforglipron - is available in the US and could soon launch in the UK. Read more

How worried should we be about hantavirus? 12 May 2026 Passengers potentially exposed to hantavirus are being repatriated, so what is the risk to the wider public? Read more

UK alcohol deaths fall for first time since Covid pandemic 11 May 2026 Experts say the “modest reduction” is “not cause for complacency”, with calls to redouble efforts to slash deaths further. Read more

Why illegal children's homes are being paid up to £2m per child by councils 20 May 2026 A ban was meant to bring an end to the practice - but councils continue to fund illegal placements. Read more

I tried the UK's 'saltiest' sandwich - here's what I learned 15 May 2026 Health correspondent James Gallagher absorbs more than the recommended daily limit in just one meal to find out how salt affects our bodies. Read more

Who is James Murray, the new health secretary replacing Wes Streeting? 15 May 2026 What are the most pressing priorities for the new minister in charge of health? Read more

Hantavirus survivor says sickness was like 'hell on earth' 07 May 2026 Two survivors who caught the hantavirus years earlier told the BBC they both felt lucky to be alive. Read more

Should you really trust health advice from an AI chatbot? 18 Apr 2026 Abi has had very mixed results when asking a chatbot for guidance about her health issues. Read more

What to do if you think someone has heat exhaustion or heatstroke 20 May 2026 Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather. Read more

What does hot weather do to the body? 20 May 2026 Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm. Read more

What are the symptoms of meningitis and is there a vaccine? 15 May 2026 A college student has died and two people are being treated after cases of meningitis in Reading, Berkshire. Read more

How do weight-loss drugs like Mounjaro and Wegovy work? 13 May 2026 Wegovy and Mounjaro are available to certain patients on the NHS, and can also be bought privately. Read more

How is Keir Starmer getting on with his pledges to deliver change? 12 May 2026 At the end of 2024, Keir Starmer announced key government targets including on NHS waiting lists and building new homes, how is he getting on? Read more

'Adenomyosis may be invisible, its impact is not' 20 May 2026 One in 10 women live with adenomyosis yet sufferers say their pain is often dismissed. Read more

Potential new treatment for pre-eclampsia 19 May 2026 Pre-eclampsia causes more than 70,000 maternal deaths every year worldwide Read more

'New cancer test makes me feel women's health matters' 17 May 2026 A patient praises a new test for womb cancer being trialled at hospitals in Suffolk and Essex. Read more

Living with PMDD is like having the Grim Reaper visit every month 16 May 2026 Women diagnosed with premenstrual dysphoric disorder discuss how it impacts their lives. Read more

Women-only mental health crisis house to open in town 12 May 2026 Swindon's new mental health support facility for women will be an "alternative" to hospitalisation. Read more

Mums' choir leader 'baffled' by park fee structure 06 May 2026 A postnatal choir leader says professional dog walkers pay less to use the city's parks. Read more

Calls for Reformer Pilates regulation amid boom 04 May 2026 Reformer Pilates businesses in the UK rose nearly ten-fold between 2024 and 2025. Read more

Wellbeing garden opens to combat isolation 16 Apr 2026 The outdoor area at Yarm Wellness will officially open to the public on Saturday. Read more

Researchers look into island's health benefits 08 Apr 2026 The team aims to find out what it is about the Isle of Wight that makes people feel better. Read more

What is vegan collagen? 07 Apr 2026 What's the latest on Collagen? 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

Rollout of Covid vaccines extraordinary feat - inquiry report 16 Apr 2026 Covid vaccines saved hundreds of thousands of lives, but a small minority harmed need better support, says report. Read more

Vaccines a huge success, but public trust must be earned - key findings from Covid report 16 Apr 2026 Immunisation saved hundreds of thousands of UK lives, but vaccine hesitancy remains an issue. Read more

What is the UK Covid inquiry and how does it work? 16 Apr 2026 The fourth report from the inquiry into the pandemic said the vaccine roll-out was an "extraordinary feat". Read more

Stay at home advice questioned and rules too tough - key findings from Covid report 19 Mar 2026 An NHS close to collapse, patients failed and NHS staff put at risk - what you need to know. Read more

Why did resident doctors go on strike and how much are they paid? 14 Apr 2026 Resident doctors in England have returned to work after the 15th walkout in a long-running dispute. Read more

Doctors' strikes can have surprising benefits - but are they sustainable? 13 Apr 2026 Some hospital trusts tell the BBC previous action has seen shorter waits, faster decisions and calmer corridors. Read more

'Doctors strikes' and 'paw prints in space' 12 Apr 2026 A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England. Read more

'Month of worry' over doctor strike surgery delay 08 Apr 2026 The strike further delays Tom Lawson's gastric bypass surgery after a more than three-year wait. Read more

Hospitals coping well with doctors' strike so far - NHS boss 08 Apr 2026 Resident doctors in England – the new name for junior doctors – are taking part in their 15th walkout in a long-running pay dispute. Read more

Inside Health 31 Mar 2026 James Gallagher finds out how a hot flush feels - and delves into a new treatment. Read more

Inside Health 24 Mar 2026 James Gallagher is joined by experts to answer key questions on the meningitis outbreak. Read more

Inside Health 17 Mar 2026 James Gallagher examines the outbreak of bacterial meningitis in Kent. Read more

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

Should you eat local yoghurt on holiday to prevent an upset stomach? 21 May 2026 You might have heard the tip that eating local yoghurt as soon as your arrive on holiday can help your gut adjust to the new environment. But is it actually true? Read more

'I used to be the shy kid' 21 May 2026 Tyler West opens up about his experience of school on Sort Your Life Out Unpacked. Read more

What you need to know about latest meningitis cluster 20 May 2026 After a fourth case of meningitis B has been confirmed in Reading, BBC South's health correspondent Alastair Fee shares what you need to know. Read more

Potential new treatment for pre-eclampsia 19 May 2026 Pre-eclampsia causes more than 70,000 maternal deaths every year worldwide Read more

What we know about the Reading Meningitis B cases 15 May 2026 Two people ill with meningitis in Reading have been confirmed as pupils at two schools Read more

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