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Hospitals facing unprecedented flu season, say NHS bosses 04 Dec 2025 Record number of patients in hospital in England with flu for this time of year, figures show. Read more

NHS must take elderly infections more seriously, Chris Whitty warns 04 Dec 2025 England's chief medical officer says doctors do not appreciate risk of heart attack and stroke, as flu cases rise. Read more

Streeting orders review into mental health and ADHD diagnoses 04 Dec 2025 The health secretary says the aim is to tackle a rising demand for services and pressure on the NHS. Read more

MND took our son at 14 - anyone at any age can get it 04 Dec 2025 Kyle Sieniawski, from Pontypridd, died last month, after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease in January. Read more

Doctors failed to tell dad-of-seven he was dying 04 Dec 2025 William Chapman only found out he had a terminal diagnosis when his GP mentioned it in passing. Read more

Parents face 12-month wait to learn how babies died 04 Dec 2025 Shane Bevan and Laura Tongue say it is "cruel" for grieving families to be left waiting for answers. Read more

Warning over cosmetic face fillers as scans reveal new details of risks 03 Dec 2025 Placed incorrectly, cosmetic dermal fillers can damage nearby ateries, leading to to skin loss and even blindness, experts warn. Read more

Doctors to stage five-day strike before Christmas 01 Dec 2025 Walkout in England begins on 17 December and will be 14th strike in pay dispute. Read more

Supermarket loyalty discounts to be allowed on baby formula 03 Dec 2025 The government claims that parents who cannot or chose not to breastfeed could save £500 a year. Read more

US and UK agree zero tariffs deal on pharmaceuticals 01 Dec 2025 The deal follows threats of tariffs as high as 100% on branded drug imports. Read more

Prostate cancer screening should not be offered to most UK men, say experts 28 Nov 2025 It recommends that only men with a confirmed genetic risk of prostate cancer should be screened for the disease. Read more

HIV battle is not over, warns It's a Sin creator 30 Nov 2025 Russell T Davies says misinformation about the virus made him "despair". Read more

Women 'traumatised' by breast cancer treatment at NHS trust 28 Nov 2025 More than 200 patients suffered harm, including unnecessary mastectomies, the BBC has been told. Read more

Cancer patient welcomes newly-approved treatment 02 Dec 2025 Sharon Price from Newcastle-under-Lyme says she was glad to avoid the need for surgery. Read more

Adolescence lasts into 30s - new study shows four pivotal ages for your brain 25 Nov 2025 Brain scans on thousands of people reveal the dramatic shifts the brain goes through between birth and death. Read more

Obesity jab drug fails to slow Alzheimer's 24 Nov 2025 There were initial hopes that the drug in weight loss jab Wegovy could slow progression of dementia. Read more

JFK's granddaughter raises awareness of rare leukaemia with poignant essay 24 Nov 2025 Doctors say Tatiana Schlossberg's struggle - even with the best care as a member of a prominent family - emphasises the need for more research. Read more

What are the symptoms of prostate cancer and what should you check for? 03 Dec 2025 One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. Read more

Lord Cameron reveals he had prostate cancer 24 Nov 2025 The former PM is calling for more men to be screened for the disease, which is the most common cancer in males in the UK. Read more

NHS doctor suspended over alleged antisemitic social media posts 26 Nov 2025 The tribunal ruled the doctor's posts "may impact on patient confidence" in both her and the profession. Read more

Review of unpaid carer debts announced after damning report 25 Nov 2025 Former charity boss Liz Sayce found confusing guidance on Carer's Allowance had left thousands with fines and surprise bills. Read more

Boy with rare condition amazes doctors after world-first gene therapy 24 Nov 2025 Oliver has an inherited condition called Hunter syndrome, which causes progressive damage to the body and brain. Read more

Man donates kidney to woman he met after crash 26 Nov 2025 Transplant donor says "anyone with a heart would give something to keep someone else alive". Read more

New puberty blockers trial to begin after UK ban 22 Nov 2025 Those taking part in the study will be children under 16 who are going through puberty. Read more

Move over fillers - here's why people are having facial injections made from fish sperm 22 Nov 2025 Celebs including Charlie XCX swear by them. But what are polynucleotides and do they work? Read more

Biggest prostate cancer screening trial in decades begins in UK 21 Nov 2025 The study aims to find the best way to detect prostate cancer - the most common cancer in men in the UK. Read more

Trans people could be barred from services based on appearance 21 Nov 2025 The new code of practice on access to single-sex services cannot gain legal force until it gets sign-off from ministers. Read more

Government racks up £100m bill responding to Covid inquiry 03 Dec 2025 BBC analysis shows cost to taxpayer is 50% higher than thought, with inquiry's own costs at £192m. Read more

Lockdown could have been avoided - key findings from Covid inquiry 20 Nov 2025 The long-awaited report is published into how well or badly the government handled the Covid pandemic. Read more

The Covid Inquiry Podcast 22 Nov 2025 Baroness Hallett makes her second report into the UK's pandemic response. With Jim Reed. Read more

The private notes and secret documents that tell the inside story of the UK's Covid response 20 Nov 2025 The Covid inquiry is set to publish its second set of findings looking in detail at the huge political decisions that had to be made in 2020. Read more

'Toxic' No 10 culture harmed Covid response, inquiry finds 20 Nov 2025 Boris Johnson, Dominic Cummings and Matt Hanock are all criticised for contributing to poor Covid decision-making. Read more

Covid inquiry hears impact on firms and staff 24 Nov 2025 Business owners describe breaking into tears as they were forced to lay off staff, while workers feared for their jobs Read more

UK did 'too little, too late', leading to thousands more Covid deaths - inquiry 20 Nov 2025 Report on government decision-making says delays cost 23,000 lives in the first wave in England. Read more

What's in the Covid inquiry report... in 68 seconds 20 Nov 2025 The report looks at whether lockdowns were timely and reasonable, and what impact rule-breaking at the heart of government had on public confidence. Read more

What is the UK Covid inquiry and how does it work? 03 Dec 2025 The inquiry into the government's handling of the pandemic has heard from politicians, civil servants, experts and bereaved families. Read more

Gove apologises after Covid report alleges 'toxic' culture 21 Nov 2025 The ex-senior minister apologises for mistakes in the pandemic, but defends some of the previous government's actions. Read more

Delayed action before 2020 Christmas lockdown 'inexcusable' 21 Nov 2025 Baroness Hallet says ministers failed to take "decisive action" against an "entirely foreseeable" variant. Read more

'Since having Covid my life has completely changed' 02 Oct 2025 A teenager has told the Covid-19 inquiry she often feels "left out" after missing so much school. Read more

Boris Johnson left Inquiry in a hurry - he'll be pleased not to come back 21 Oct 2025 School closures seemed the only option but lockdowns probably went "too far" , former PM tells Covid Inquiry. Read more

One day of planning went into Covid school closures, inquiry hears 29 Sep 2025 This part of the inquiry is looking at the impact the pandemic had on children and young people. Read more

Covid inquiry hears of 'generational slaughter' 30 Jun 2025 Relatives of care home residents tell the Covid inquiry they will never get over how their loved ones died. Read more

Hancock ignored call to test all NHS staff, Covid inquiry hears 15 May 2025 Two Nobel prize-winning scientists worried about "asymptomatic transmission" between staff and patients. Read more

Large UK-wide pandemic preparedness tests planned this year 16 Jan 2025 The stress test will involve thousands of people to help the UK prepare for potential future threats. Read more

Families failed by Covid jabs tell inquiry of pain 15 Jan 2025 They said there was no support after the death and harm suffered by their loved ones. Read more

NHS hours from PPE running out in Covid - Hancock 21 Nov 2024 Former health secretary tells inquiry some healthcare settings did run out - "and it was awful". Read more

Covid inquiry told Treasury blocked NHS bed request 11 Nov 2024 NHS England chief executive Amanda Pritchard says the decision, in July 2020, was very disappointing. 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

Sugar tax extended to milk-based drinks: What you need to know 25 Nov 2025 Milkshakes and lattes to be included in UK sugar tax scheme for the first time. Read more

How do cold weather health alerts work? 18 Nov 2025 The weather alert service warns the public when high or low temperatures could damage their health. Read more

NHS tracker - are hospital waiting times improving near you? 13 Nov 2025 Use our interactive tracker to see if treatment waits are getting better at your local hospital. Read more

Ever feel the need to switch off? Your vagus nerve might hold the key 09 Nov 2025 You might not have heard of it, but can training your vagus nerve give you a moment or two of peace? Read more

'A predator in your home': Mothers say chatbots encouraged their sons to kill themselves 08 Nov 2025 In her first UK interview Megan Garcia speaks to Laura Kuenssberg about the death of her teenage son. Read more

You can now book online to see your GP. But is it any easier to get an appointment? 08 Nov 2025 A month since GPs in England started offering online appointment bookings, patients recount their experiences. Read more

ADHD services shutting door to new NHS patients as demand soars, BBC finds 06 Nov 2025 A BBC investigation finds that a host of areas in England are closing waiting lists and others are rationing care. Read more

DNA pioneer James Watson dies at 97 08 Nov 2025 Watson co-discover the double-helix structure of DNA, but his reputation was later damaged by his comments on race and sex. Read more

I wanted ChatGPT to help me. So why did it advise me how to kill myself? 06 Nov 2025 ChatGPT wrote a woman a suicide note and another AI chatbot role-played sexual acts with children, BBC finds. Read more

Illegal teeth-whitening industry exposed by BBC 29 Oct 2025 A BBC investigation finds kits on sale containing more than 500 times the legal limit of bleach. Read more

What is Mpox and why are cases rising in Europe? 27 Oct 2025 UK health officials are encouraging gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men to be vaccinated. Read more

Magnesium: Can this 'miracle mineral' really help us sleep? 24 Oct 2025 The global market in this supplement is worth almost £3bn - a figure set to nearly double over the next decade. Read more

'I have a sweating problem': What Alan Carr's Traitors admission tells us about how social taboos changed 17 Oct 2025 Let's talk about sweat... From contestants on The Celebrity Traitors and scores of celebrities openly discussing it, to the trend of professionals using saunas for business meetings Read more

'Getting financial help through my GP has improved my health' 24 Oct 2025 How linked are financial worries and health? GPs in London are trialling a financial support scheme. Read more

What are the symptoms of prostate cancer and what should you check for? 03 Dec 2025 One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. Read more

A facelift at 28? Why young people are turning to plastic surgery 11 Oct 2025 Gone are the days when facelifts were for the ageing wealthy. Now younger people are going under the knife. Read more

Your nose gets colder when you're stressed. These thermal images show the change 12 Oct 2025 Psychologists subjected a BBC reporter to a carefully designed thermal camera stress test. Read more

My eating disorder made me good at lying, says Victoria Beckham 09 Oct 2025 The former Spice Girl's new Netflix documentary has landed - under the shadow of a reported family feud. Read more

My late husband's organs transformed the lives of four people 12 Oct 2025 Mark Hutchinson was only 52 when he died unexpectedly last year after suffering two strokes "out of the blue". Read more

What is chickenpox and how can I get my child vaccinated? 29 Aug 2025 The NHS in England and Wales will start offering the MMRV vaccine to young children from 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

Is the most expensive lip balm always the best? 08 Jul 2025 Do you need to spend more to get the best for your chapped lips? Read more

Ketamine helped me escape my negative thoughts - then it nearly killed me 04 Jul 2025 Young people are taking dangerous amounts of ket because it's cheap, easily available and helps them "disconnect", experts say. Read more

The English neighbourhood that claims to hold the secret to fixing the NHS 07 Apr 2025 With public satisfaction in the NHS just 21%, one area has a plan to shake up its services that could reduce GP waiting lists, as well as unblock hospital beds - but can it really work nationwide? Read more

How does the disposable vape ban work, and how harmful is vaping? 09 Sep 2025 The disposable vape ban is designed to reduce environmental damage and protect children's health. Read more

Labour's plan for benefits throws up a bigger dilemma 17 Mar 2025 The debate has sparked a wider dilemma about the broader purpose of welfare Read more

First place in British Isles set to approve right to die 25 Feb 2025 Laws in the Isle of Man to let terminally ill adults end their own lives are in the last stages of debate. Read more

Generation K: The disturbing rise of ketamine abuse among young people 25 Feb 2025 Increasing numbers of young people are using the drug, experts say. The health impacts can be catastrophic. Read more

Assisted dying bill: What is in proposed law? 29 Nov 2024 The proposed law would allow some terminally ill adults to end their own lives. But there are requirements. Read more

'My first cervical screening was over before I knew it' 02 Feb 2025 The BBC speaks to six people about their first cervical screening, and what they wish they'd known beforehand. Read more

Is the system letting down people who were harmed by Covid vaccines? 23 Oct 2024 People affected by rare blood clots say they feel they have been airbrushed out of the pandemic. Read more

How will weight-loss drugs change our relationship with food? 19 Oct 2024 The rise of these treatments has major implications for how we think about obesity, says James Gallagher. Read more

NHS needs better plan around weight loss jabs, warn experts 16 Oct 2024 Experts call for an urgent review of obesity treatment services amid booming demand for weight loss jabs. Read more

How many of us will end up being diagnosed with ADHD? 15 Sep 2024 Experts suggest that the number of people with ADHD is actually going to remain steady. Read more

The junior doctors' strikes may be over. But is trouble ahead? 02 Aug 2024 The end of the pay dispute sounded too good to be true. And now some are wondering if it might be. Read more

Why are resident doctors striking and how much are they paid? 02 Dec 2025 Resident doctors in England will strike between 17 and 22 December, in 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

Girls 'taught how to get a job but not about women's health' 04 Dec 2025 Young women say they were taught how to open a bank account in school, but not about their own health. Read more

Group supports those with 'lonely condition' 04 Dec 2025 Bethany Lewis, 18, set up the group after her polycystic ovary syndrome diagnosis, in April. Read more

School taught me about bank accounts but not breast exams 04 Dec 2025 Resources will be made available in schools on women's health topics to reduce the gender health gap. Read more

Young women call for better health education 04 Dec 2025 New resources are being designed to improve understanding of common conditions. Read more

HIV warning to older women as infections increase 01 Dec 2025 The Blue Sky Trust charity reacts to a rise in HIV infections among heterosexual women. Read more

Libraries to host community events over winter 27 Nov 2025 The sessions in December and January aim to bring people in Wolverhampton together during the colder months. Read more

'It sounds dramatic but singing class saved my life' 23 Nov 2025 Hundreds of peopling attending singing groups are being taught songs and breathing techniques. Read more

Wellbeing support for terminally-ill islanders 14 Nov 2025 A hospice offers a free programme for those with life-limiting or serious progressive illnesses. Read more

At 21, I was crushed by a stranger's joke about going bald. Then the way I looked at myself changed 01 Nov 2025 There are multiple ways for men to combat hair loss now, but should they have to? Read more

Councils should not cut 'vital' physical activity - former Olympian 23 Oct 2025 The Accounts Commission says the amount councils are spending on culture and leisure services is not keeping up with rising costs. Read more

Inside Health 26 Aug 2025 Cystic fibrosis care, AI in cancer screening & science of run clubs. Read more

Inside Health 19 Aug 2025 Shingles vaccine to reduce dementia risk? Antibiotic resistant gonorrhoea & tech trousers Read more

Inside Health 12 Aug 2025 We investigate the safety of melatonin as a sleep aid, and should you eat your placenta? Read more

Inside Health 05 Aug 2025 We try to figure out why drug deaths are at an all-time high - and what can be done. Read more

This question will tell you if you're a people pleaser 04 Dec 2025 Here's a simple way to make sure your wants and needs are being heard. Read more

Girls 'taught how to get a job but not about women's health' 04 Dec 2025 Young women say they were taught how to open a bank account in school, but not about their own health. Read more

Young women call for better health education 04 Dec 2025 New resources are being designed to improve understanding of common conditions. Read more

Do you know what a forever chemical is? 01 Dec 2025 Forever chemicals, or PFAS, exist in many household items such as waterproof clothing and cookware. Read more

Hidden Scars: An NHS Scandal 28 Nov 2025 The story behind a major NHS investigation into breast cancer care in the north east. Read more

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