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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

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

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

Trans people could be barred from services based on appearance 20 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

Ultra-processed food is global health threat, experts warn 19 Nov 2025 It is increasing our risk of a range of chronic diseases, including obesity and depression, a major review says. Read more

'Traumatic wait' for women facing breast cancer diagnoses 19 Nov 2025 Dr Jilly O'Hagan says she is "hugely concerned" after three patients in her surgery received a late cancer diagnosis. Read more

AI vs superbugs: UK invests millions to tackle drug-resistant infections 18 Nov 2025 The UK turns to artificial intelligence (AI) to reverse the rising numbers of infections that shrug off antibiotics. Read more

Doctor strike inflicting pain and misery on patients, says health secretary 14 Nov 2025 Health Secretary Wes Streeting says the five-day strike by resident doctors is "completely irresponsible". Read more

Eleven countries added to methanol poisoning warning list 18 Nov 2025 The Foreign Office list now includes India, Morocco and Nepal following a "global increase" in reported cases. Read more

NHS waiting list down - how is your hospital doing? 13 Nov 2025 At the end of September, the backlog stood at 7.39 million in England. Read more

Hospitals knew a heart device led to more patients' deaths - but they kept using it 12 Nov 2025 Almost half of patients given a heart pump, after the NHS had raised concerns about it, died soon after. Read more

Nurses penalised for trans complaint, says lawyer 11 Nov 2025 Closing submissions are being made in an employment tribunal brought by eight female nurses. Read more

Pauline Quirke's family on her dementia: 'She's still funny and recognises us' 17 Nov 2025 The family of the Birds of a Feather actress say "she's still funny, she's talking, she's happy". Read more

TikTok creator 'so sorry' over cancer diagnosis lie 11 Nov 2025 Brittany Miller is known for posting food and lifestyle content to her three-and-a-half million followers. Read more

Nearly all NHS trusts failing to hit cancer target 11 Nov 2025 Experts say patients are being harmed by cancer diagnosis and treatment delays. Read more

Pharmacist suspended after BBC Botox sting 11 Nov 2025 Cornelius Agoye was filmed supplying Botox to an undercover BBC researcher in a breach of the rules. Read more

Three easy ways to help you beat the winter blues 11 Nov 2025 It's easy to feel gloomy in winter, but here are three ways to help you manage the darker days and even embrace them. Read more

Surgical menopause like a 'hormonal cliff edge' 10 Nov 2025 Surgical menopause is the immediate onset of menopause caused by the removal of both ovaries. Read more

New flu virus mutation could see 'worst season in a decade' 09 Nov 2025 Leading flu experts say they will not be surprised if this year's is the worst flu season for a decade. Read more

Botox was like going for coffee - but I had no idea if it was genuine 07 Nov 2025 Rules about administering drugs such as Botox and Mounjaro have not kept up, says Wales' regulator. Read more

German nurse gets life in jail after murdering 10 to reduce workload 06 Nov 2025 The palliative care nurse was convicted of the murder of 10 patients, and the attempted murder of 27 others. Read more

How caffeine can help you manage headaches and other tips 06 Nov 2025 If you're getting a pattern of milder, recurring headaches here are four things you can do to help manage it. Read more

Vapers overtake smokers for first time in Britain 04 Nov 2025 Some 5.4 million adults use vapes daily or occasionally compared with 4.9 million using cigarettes, figures show. Read more

BMA rejects fresh offer to end doctor strikes 05 Nov 2025 An offer was made to avert the resident doctors' strike but the union said it did not go far enough. Read more

LED mask ads banned over acne and rosacea claims 05 Nov 2025 Adverts for cosmetic devices not registered with the medicines regulator must not make medical claims. Read more

Skip short strolls – a longer daily walk is better for your heart, says study 27 Oct 2025 Walking for at least 15 minutes without stopping is ideal, according to new research. Read more

'New birth advice change is our girl's lasting legacy' 30 Oct 2025 A mum says she was not warned of the potentially life-threatening risks of a uterine rupture. 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

'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

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

Covid inquiry told top NHS doctor was terrified 07 Nov 2024 Sir Stephen Powis says points-based tool was drawn up should need to prioritise patients have arisen. Read more

How close were hospitals to collapse in Covid? 28 Oct 2024 The Covid inquiry restarts its live hearings this week, after senior staff in the NHS revealed just how close some hospitals were to collapse Read more

Covid inquiry told of trust do-not-resuscitate rule 10 Oct 2024 Patients' families were “horrified but not surprised” when told the blanket policy had been in place. Read more

We were not treated as parents, Covid inquiry told 07 Oct 2024 Mum of premature twins says rigid restrictions on birthing wards during Covid were traumatic. Read more

Covid ambulance crews faced 'crucial PPE delays' 01 Oct 2024 Crews say they faced crucial delays trying to save dying patients because of the time it took to put on equipment. Read more

Covid was like a daily terror attack, doctor tells inquiry 26 Sep 2024 Covid inquiry hears harrowing testimony from ex-adviser in emergency preparedness at NHS England. Read more

Covid inquiry rejects clinicians’ anonymity plea 26 Sep 2024 The UK Health Security Agency argued naming the junior officials could put them at risk of abuse. Read more

Warning tax rises could force care homes to close 31 Oct 2024 Social care providers say the sector is in "unprecedented danger" without more funding. Read more

High-grade masks evidence weak, Covid inquiry told 19 Sep 2024 UKHSA's Prof Susan Hopkins said respirator masks may have worked no better than thin surgical masks. Read more

Nurses bore the brunt of Covid, ex-chief nurse says 17 Sep 2024 Dame Ruth May tells the Covid inquiry nurses struggled with low staffing levels and difficulties accessing protective equipment. 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

Prostate cancer symptoms and treatment: What to check for 14 Oct 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

'I missed a £100 council tax bill while in hospital – the debt ballooned to £6k' 09 Oct 2025 The government says it is taking action to protect people from “aggressive collection practices”. Read more

EastEnders' Kellie Bright on the challenges of being parent of an autistic child 06 Oct 2025 The soap actor meets families fighting for their children’s education for BBC Panorama. 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? 13 Nov 2025 Resident doctors in England are striking between 14 and 19 November, in their 13th 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

'Price of sports bras shouldn't stop us competing' 17 Nov 2025 A former Team GB athlete is calling for free sports bras and fittings for secondary school girls. Read more

Mother had 'agonising' health test without consent 17 Nov 2025 Dawn Lord says she had no idea what was happening to her during her "traumatic" hysteroscopy. Read more

Advice for PCOS has not changed for 30 years, says patient 17 Nov 2025 Alex Allan says she feels "sad" that treatment for the condition has not moved forward in that time. Read more

Premature birth can be incredibly lonely, says Beatrice 17 Nov 2025 The princess appeared on a podcast ahead of World Prematurity Day for premature birth research charity Borne. Read more

Our third date was at a fertility clinic - finding love with endometriosis 15 Nov 2025 For Sophie Richards those early conversations were just part of the daunting prospect of finding love when you have endometriosis. 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

Community health centre to open after £2.2m revamp 20 Oct 2025 The Grade-II listed St Dunstan's House has been converted into a health and wellbeing. Read more

Fishing group 'devastated' after container fire 20 Oct 2025 Craig Parkins says years of hard work has "just gone up in smoke". 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

'I didn't tell anyone about my medical cannabis prescription' 15 Nov 2025 More than 50,000 people in the UK each month get a private prescription for medical cannabis. Read more

Our third date was at a fertility clinic - finding love with endometriosis 15 Nov 2025 For Sophie Richards those early conversations were just part of the daunting prospect of finding love when you have endometriosis. Read more

The complications of dating with endometriosis 14 Nov 2025 Women's health advocate Sophie Richards talks about dating now fiance Dillon Lewis. Read more

Boy learns to walk again after life-saving brain tumour surgery 14 Nov 2025 Chace, 11, from Warwickshire, has been supported by Shine a Light, a childhood cancer charity. Read more

A simple hack to help you switch off after work 13 Nov 2025 Dr Claire Ashley shares her tip on the Woman's Hour Guide to Life. Read more

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