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Turkey dental work leaves woman in constant pain 17 Sep 2025 Leanne Abeyance's face is constantly infected after dental work done in Turkey. Read more
AI can forecast your future health – just like the weather 17 Sep 2025 An artificial intelligence model can predict the risk of more than 1,000 diseases, a team of scientists say. Read more
Don't scrap care plans for children with special educational needs, say MPs 17 Sep 2025 Concerns grow over the government's plans to reform special needs education in England. Read more
IT systems at major hospitals restored but disruption continues 17 Sep 2025 The majority of planned surgery and out-patient hospital appointments in the Southern Trust are being cancelled for Thursday. Read more
Thousands of opioid deaths missed off official figures 16 Sep 2025 The error - affecting England and Wales - raises concerns about the impact on the government's approach to drug deaths. Read more
Fourteen NHS trusts' maternity care to be investigated over 'failures' 15 Sep 2025 Families impacted have criticised the review, calling it "not fit for purpose". Read more
Maternity review 'will not deliver justice' - mum 15 Sep 2025 Lauren Caulfield was cared for at NHS hospitals in Leeds and Bradford before her daughter's death. Read more
What the NHS can learn from the European country that helped more people survive cancer 11 Sep 2025 Denmark's survival rates record for certain cancers were poor compared to some other wealthy countries. Then it came up with a bold plan Read more
Alzheimer's blood test could 'revolutionise' diagnosis 10 Sep 2025 Scientists leading the trial at University College London believe the blood test could improve the accuracy of diagnosis of the disease to more than 90%. Read more
Fertility clinics must stop unproven treatments, watchdog warns 10 Sep 2025 The draft guidance advises against many popular but unproven fertility add-ons offered by clinics. Read more
Best and worst-performing NHS Trusts in England named 09 Sep 2025 Critics question the usability of new league tables meant to inform the public and let them exercise choice. Read more
Deodorant firm sorry after 'itchy, burning armpits' claims 09 Sep 2025 Mitchum said a change in the manufacturing process had affected some of its roll-on products after users complained of soreness. Read more
Error leaves 55,000 diabetes patients needing new tests 05 Sep 2025 Errors by diabetes analysis machines mean at least 55,000 people in England will need further hospital tests. Read more
Disabled NHS medic told she's 'not a real doctor' 08 Sep 2025 Disabled and neurodivergent doctors say the lack of reasonable adjustments is pushing some out. Read more
'My son's constipation wasn't taken seriously until he reached crisis point' 03 Sep 2025 The number of children being admitted to hospital with constipation is at a 10-year high. Read more
Energy drinks to be banned for under-16s in England 03 Sep 2025 Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting said he was acting on concerns for children's health. Read more
Organ transplants for immortality: Might Xi and Putin be onto something? 04 Sep 2025 The presidents of China and Russia were overheard discussing transplants as a way to prolong life. Read more
Adults with learning disabilities die 20 years early, report finds 02 Sep 2025 People with learning disabilities and autism die almost 20 years younger than the rest of the population. Read more
Vaccination plea after baby's 'terrifying' measles 31 Aug 2025 Eight areas in the North East and Cumbria have seen a slight or moderate increase in MMR jab rates. Read more
AI stethoscope could detect major heart conditions in seconds 30 Aug 2025 The new technology could be a "game-changer" resulting in patients being treated sooner, experts say. Read more
Children to be offered chickenpox vaccine on NHS 29 Aug 2025 All young children in England and Wales will be offered a free chickenpox vaccine by the NHS from January 2026. Read more
Price of Mounjaro to be discounted in UK pharmacies 28 Aug 2025 The rebate allays fears of a 170% price rise but patients are warned the cost of the drug will still jump. Read more
Seven-week wait for some red flag cancer patients 'frustrating' 27 Aug 2025 The target set by the Department of Health for patients red flagged for breast cancer to be assessed is 14 days. Read more
Brain image doctor banned for assault and racism 26 Aug 2025 Dr Sayed Talibi is told his conduct was "fundamentally incompatible" with being a doctor. Read more
Pine nuts and goat's milk should get allergy labels, say experts 20 Aug 2025 Warnings for some 'emerging' food allergens should be added to food packaging, researchers suggest. Read more
Hospital pays out after bacteria-linked deaths 20 Aug 2025 Nine families receive compensation after the outbreak linked to a Cambridge-based hospital. Read more
Warning issued over branded kids' magnesium gummies 18 Aug 2025 An undeclared drug that can cause drowsiness and headaches has been found in Nutrition Ignition supplements. Read more
Cut and bulk: Teenagers explain why they want to get ripped 14 Sep 2025 The quest for brick-like abs has become serious business - even if you're only in Year 8. Read more
Why the world is watching RFK's fight with US health agency 06 Sep 2025 The US health secretary's plans could have a huge impact on health policy not just in the US, but across the globe. Read more
The trade in US body parts that's completely legal - but ripe for exploitation 30 Aug 2025 Human remains can mean profits. But there is an emotional debate about the ethics of the industry. Read more
Sitting up straight isn't the only secret to good posture - here are three more tips 26 Aug 2025 Here are Dr Xand's three suggestions on how to look after your back without turning into a statue. Read more
Will Serena Williams's weight-loss admission help shed stigma of anti-obesity drugs? 22 Aug 2025 Could her comments instil a new sense of confidence in those using the drugs and quieten the critics? Read more
Lucy Letby's new expert supporters claim no babies were deliberately harmed. Who should we believe? 19 Aug 2025 Barrister Mark McDonald claims to have the backing of a panel of world class experts who say there is no evidence any babies were deliberately harmed Read more
Drinks that make you chill - do they really do what it says on the tin? 09 Aug 2025 The wellness drinks industry is booming – but the big benefits they promise might be too good to be true. Read more
A walk-in fishermen's clinic saved Tom from sepsis - and could transform the NHS 07 Aug 2025 Tom Parker was treated in one of 70 harbour health clinics after breaking his fibula fishing at sea. Read more
Could RFK Jr's move to pull mRNA vaccine funding be a huge miscalculation? 06 Aug 2025 The US is withdrawing $500m for vaccines for diseases like flu and Covid. Health correspondent James Gallagher asks if it's the right call. Read more
Why we need to talk about periods, breasts and injuries in women's sport 25 Jul 2025 Understanding the pressure elite sport puts on women’s bodies is pushing athletes to new levels of excellence. Read more
Students feel 'let down' by mental health support - but should it really be up to universities? 24 Jul 2025 The number of students reporting mental health concerns is rising. But to what extent should the onus be on universities? Read more
Babies made using three people's DNA are born free of hereditary disease 16 Jul 2025 The method was pioneered by UK scientists to overcome devastating, often fatal inherited diseases. Read more
NHS tracker - are hospital waiting times improving near you? 11 Sep 2025 Use our interactive tracker to see if treatment waits are getting better at your local hospital. Read more
Why are measles cases rising in the UK? 16 Jul 2025 What are the symptoms of measles and how dangerous is the disease? Read more
Alzheimer's has isolated us, says Fiona Phillips' husband 12 Jul 2025 Martin Frizell has spoken of the social isolation faced by the couple since the former GMTV presenter was diagnosed. Read more
Vaccine roll-outs cut deaths by 60% - study 11 Jul 2025 The study looked at vaccines deployed during outbreaks of five deadly diseases. Read more
South Africans fear spike in HIV infections as US aid cuts bite 10 Jul 2025 South Africa has been at the forefront of the successful battle to halt the spread of HIV/Aids - until now. Read more
Is RFK Jr's divisive plan to Make America Healthy Again fearmongering - or revolutionary? 30 Jun 2025 The most powerful public health official in the US is reviled by some medics - but even some of his critics accept that he is bringing drive to healthcare areas that have long been neglected Read more
How is your hospital doing as NHS battles to bring down waiting times? 26 Jun 2025 Use our interactive tracker to see if treatment waits are getting better at your local hospital Read more
Emma is doing something she swore she never would - buying her kids vapes 28 Jun 2025 One month on from the disposable vape ban, one mum says it has had little impact on her children's nicotine consumption. 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
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
Why did resident doctors strike and what are they paid? 30 Jul 2025 Resident doctors in England went on strike over pay for five days at the end of July 2025. Read more
Covid care home policy was 'least worst decision' - Hancock 02 Jul 2025 Former health secretary Matt Hancock denied claims the government's attempt to throw a protective ring around care homes in early 2020 was empty rhetoric. 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
Covid inquiry to look at impact on care services 30 Jun 2025 The Covid inquiry will examine the impact of the pandemic on care services, starting on Monday. Read more
The Covid Inquiry Podcast: 'I wasn't the decision maker' 31 May 2025 The Inquiry hears from the lead of the test and trace unit Read more
Cash to isolate 'would have cut Covid deaths' 28 May 2025 Baroness Dido Harding tells Covid inquiry Rishi Sunak blocked higher support payments. Read more
Johnson wanted tighter Covid rules, inquiry hears 22 May 2025 In his diaries, Lord Vallance wrote that ex-PM thought rules were not ruthless enough. Read more
Hancock criticises 'wholly naive' Covid inquiry 19 Mar 2025 The former health secretary was giving evidence about medical equipment deals during the pandemic. Read more
Mone accuses Covid inquiry of 'cover-up' 13 Mar 2025 She says husband Doug Barrowman and her are targets of a "politically motivated witch hunt". Read more
Michael Gove denies trying to circumvent Dyson ventilator checks 11 Mar 2025 Former cabinet minister says it would be ludicrous to suggest he tried to shortcut safety checks in the pandemic. Read more
Michelle Mone-linked PPE firm evidence to be heard in private 26 Feb 2025 Covid inquiry says hearings into the firm, led by Michelle Mone's husband, must be held in closed session. 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
Calls to include menopause support in cancer care 18 Sep 2025 A survey shows that 90% people say they are not given plans to help manage menopause. Read more
Let's have a conversation about periods 16 Sep 2025 Three teenage girls talk to 5 Live about the importance of safe and open conversations on topics such as hormones, periods and mental health. Read more
Hospital opens room for miscarriage support 15 Sep 2025 The space will provide "compassionate care during a profoundly difficult time", says a ward sister. Read more
Woman loses faith in hospital after miscarriage 13 Sep 2025 Emma Simmonds says she will never return to the hospital, this week rated England's worst. Read more
Women's healthcare chronically underfunded, says Melinda French Gates 10 Sep 2025 The billionaire philanthropist is donating $50m to research the issue, as part of a larger $1bn pledge. Read more
One way Michael Rosen has coped with the death of his son 10 Sep 2025 "You don’t die as a human being, you live on with others," Rosen told Saturday Live. Read more
Gym with wellbeing focus welcomes lottery boost 20 Aug 2025 The Soma Space offers combined strength training and psychotherapy, and prospective clients can be referred. Read more
Wellbeing walking maps to encourage green travel 19 Aug 2025 The illustrated walking maps guide people along four car-free routes in and around Tewkesbury. Read more
Art charity 'buzzing' about opening of new £75m campus 18 Aug 2025 Art Shape works with the NHS to deliver creative courses as prescriptions. Read more
How a 'seated salsa' can help your lower back 08 Aug 2025 It's hard to tone your lower back muscles, but this handy exercise can help. 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
How gaming can be good for your mental health 16 Sep 2025 Psychologist and gaming expert Nick Ballou has five ways how gaming can boost your mental health and wellbeing. Read more
Let's have a conversation about periods 16 Sep 2025 Three teenage girls talk to 5 Live about the importance of safe and open conversations on topics such as hormones, periods and mental health. Read more
Why you might not need that magnesium supplement... 15 Sep 2025 Drs Chris and Xand sit down with Professor Stella Volpe, the Head of the department of Nutrition, Food and Exercise at Virginia Tech in the US. Read more
I quit my job to run a silent disco exercise group 12 Sep 2025 The Silent Steppers began in 2024 to promote physical and mental wellbeing. Read more
'Hoarding was a way to protect myself from the world' 11 Sep 2025 Hoarding is often misunderstood, but it can be a symptom of deep trauma. One woman shares how hoarding impacted her life - and her road to recovery. Read more

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