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Life-extending prostate cancer drug to be offered to thousands in England 16 Jan 2026 Abiraterone will be available in a matter of weeks and will be offered to 7,000 men a year. Read more

Hospital violated trans complaint nurses' dignity, tribunal rules 16 Jan 2026 A judge says the hospital chiefs' changing room policy created a "hostile" environment for women. Read more

Hospitals with unsafe concrete expected to miss rebuild deadline 16 Jan 2026 Seven hospitals with Raac that were prioritised last year are not expected to be completed on time - some not until 2032/33. Read more

I didn't give up, I let go. How I came to terms with not having children 16 Jan 2026 After a decade of trying for a baby, Caroline and her husband decided they needed to build a different future. Read more

Letby trust pays £1.4m damages to ex CEO 15 Jan 2026 Dr Susan Gilby told the BBC she was relieved the case was over and that it "was never about the money." Read more

Babies in Midlands and North 'more likely to die around birth' 15 Jan 2026 A study found the 10 consistently worst-performing centres were all in the Midlands and North of England. Read more

One in 10 patients spent over 12 hours in A&E in 2025 15 Jan 2026 Nurses union says long waits and corridor care having a devastating impact on paitents. Read more

First leukaemia patient to get new form of treatment on NHS says it is 'very sci-fi' 14 Jan 2026 Oscar Murphy has an aggressive form of the blood cancer and is the first to get CAR-T therapy in the UK. Read more

Safe spaces needed for drug-addicted children, say grieving mums 13 Jan 2026 More children in England are in drug and alcohol treatment, but families say many cannot get help. Read more

Hospital alert after fake doctor-endorsed videos 15 Jan 2026 Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Trust says online videos falsely show clinicians promoting weight loss patches. Read more

Revolutionary eye injection saved my sight, says first-ever patient 12 Jan 2026 Nicki's eye had collapsed in on itself, but a new gel injection method has saved her vision. Read more

I spent months trying to find out if boosting my gut health could help me age better 13 Jan 2026 Health editor Hugh Pym revamped his diet after a test suggested his gut health appeared to look five years older than he was Read more

Why the NHS still wastes billions on patients who don't need to be in hospital 12 Jan 2026 The delayed discharge challenge throws up deeper questions about the care system, co-ordination - and whether some patients are over-treated Read more

Plastic surgeon who fled from inspectors suspended 14 Jan 2026 Dr Sayed Mia tried to flee when inspectors arrived at the central London clinic where he worked. Read more

Eye surgeon's advice after his own sight-saving op 12 Jan 2026 Dr Amir Hamid said his sight was saved by quick treatment when he had symptoms of a detached retina. Read more

People who come off slimming jabs regain weight four times faster than dieters 08 Jan 2026 Overweight people shed large amounts on jabs but gain 0.8 kg a month on average once off them, study shows. Read more

Flu on the rise again after Christmas mixing, says NHS 08 Jan 2026 Cases up after two weeks of decline, as hospitals report rise in slips and falls because of cold snap. Read more

Doctors strike called off as union backs latest pay deal 09 Jan 2026 Medics had been set to go on the first national walkout staged by NHS workers on Tuesday in a dispute over pay. Read more

Long waits for disability benefit claims unacceptable, MPs say 09 Jan 2026 Some people are waiting more than a year to have their claims processed, the Public Accounts Committee says. Read more

Three NHS trusts still using fax machines, Streeting confesses 08 Jan 2026 The health secretary had made it his personal mission to banish the fax machine from the NHS. Read more

Parents say babies failed by delayed diagnosis like Jesy Nelson's twins 06 Jan 2026 After Little Mix star Jesy Nelson's revelation that her twins have SMA, parents speak about their children's late diagnoses. Read more

Junk food TV and online advert ban comes into force 05 Jan 2026 Soft drinks, chocolate, pizzas and ice creams will be targeted in the UK government's plan. Read more

Wellbeing 2026: Recovery, JOMO and brain boosting supplements 03 Jan 2026 Wellness is a multi-trillion pound industry which continues to grow - and this year is less about maxing out, more about recovering well. Read more

The myth of willpower - and why some people struggle to lose weight more than others 05 Jan 2026 Thousands of genes that have an influence on weight, say experts - which means weight loss isn't a level playing field Read more

Chickenpox vaccines for young children start across UK 02 Jan 2026 For the first time, children will be offered vaccination on the NHS against the common infection which, in rare cases, can be very serious. Read more

Surgeon who 'stripped naked in cubicle' struck off 05 Jan 2026 The doctor was working at the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth when the incidents happened. Read more

The debate about whether the NHS should use magic mushrooms to treat depression 02 Jan 2026 Many clinical trials to test the use of psychedelic medicines for conditions such as depression have been underway since 2022 - with surprising results Read more

Flu: How are hospitals in your area affected? 15 Jan 2026 Use our interactive tool to explore the latest flu numbers in your area Read more

Critical incidents declared at two hospital trusts 13 Jan 2026 NHS bosses are urging people to only come to A&E if it is an emergency. Read more

What is happening to flu this winter - and should you buy a vaccine? 08 Jan 2026 Flu has come early this year with a new mutated version of the virus circulating. Read more

Toddler finally home from hospital for Christmas 23 Dec 2025 Bertie Melly was in hospital for 18 months after his premature birth in May 2024. Read more

Is it a cold, 'super flu' or Covid? How to tell the difference 15 Dec 2025 How to identify whether you have cold, flu or Covid and how to look after yourself. Read more

Flu wave hits England's busiest A&E - hundreds of patients are arriving a day 11 Dec 2025 The BBC visits Leicester Royal Infirmary to witness first-hand how it's coping with an early surge in cases of winter bugs. Read more

What's really going on with flu this winter? 20 Dec 2025 We've been told we're facing an unprecedented superflu. Is it? Read more

Has flu peaked? What the figures tell us 18 Dec 2025 NHS remains on high alert over flu, health bosses say, but there are signs infections are levelling off. Read more

Private flu vaccine stocks running low as cases rise 11 Dec 2025 Those eligible for a vaccine can access jabs from the NHS, but experts say that people have turned to pharmacies for convenience. Read more

Ambulance demand spikes as flu season worsens 02 Dec 2025 The service says calls increased by 20% in the past week, fuelled by illnesses such as the flu. Read more

Some schools disrupted amid rise in flu cases 09 Dec 2025 Flu is on the rise, but ministers say schools should only close in extreme circumstances. Read more

Flu jabs offered in pub in vaccination drive 01 Dec 2025 Regular pop-up vaccination clinics are available at The Bevy community pub in Brighton. Read more

Much of £11bn Covid scheme fraud 'beyond recovery', report says 09 Dec 2025 The response to the pandemic led to "enormous outlays of public money which exposed it to the risk of fraud and error", a report says. 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

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

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? 08 Jan 2026 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? 15 Jan 2026 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

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

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? 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

The rugby mum looking to get others to play 11 Jan 2026 Annette Bevan and friends set up the Maa Maas club for mums who want to play rugby. Read more

'My endometriosis pain is excruciating but I'm still waiting for surgery' 08 Jan 2026 According to the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 59,733 women in NI are now on waiting lists. Read more

I stopped paying for food and heating to spend it gambling - my period made it worse 08 Jan 2026 Researchers are looking to see if there is a link between hormonal fluctuations and gambling addiction. Read more

Woman planning 115km walk after two heart attacks 08 Jan 2026 Cathy Read will walk across Spain to support the charity that helped her recover. Read more

Tackling the gender gap in CPR treatment 29 Dec 2025 Research shows women are 27% less likely than men to receive CPR from bystanders. Read more

NHS funds football pitch to help boost island health 13 Jan 2026 Carloway Football Club in Lewis has received a grant of £22,000. 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

Inside Health 13 Jan 2026 Should we be having regular saunas? Plus, a breakthrough result for Huntington’s disease. 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

Lacking willpower this January? Here's how to reframe your mind 16 Jan 2026 Complex podcast host and chartered psychologist Kimberley Wilson joins What's Up Docs? to talk about how we think about willpower. Read more

ADHD diagnosis 'changed' Love Island star's life 15 Jan 2026 Dr Alex George wants better assessment waiting times after paying for expensive private tests. Read more

'It's life-changing. I can see my child grow up' 14 Jan 2026 Doctors say they have achieved the previously impossible - restoring sight and preventing blindness in people with a rare but dangerous eye conditon called hypotony. Read more

Is Dry January a good thing? 13 Jan 2026 Dr May van Schalkwyk from the University of Edinburgh shares her thoughts with Drs Chris and Xand on What's Up Docs? Read more

How going on The Traitors could have saved Amanda's life 13 Jan 2026 Medical checks for the show picked up contestant Amanda Collier's heart condition. Read more

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