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Taking collagen keeps skin more elastic but won't stop wrinkles, say scientists 27 Feb 2026 The new review brings together the strongest evidence to date on collagen supplementation, say experts. Read more

Jersey passes assisted dying law - but what stage has proposal reached in UK's parliaments? 26 Feb 2026 Bills to let terminally ill people end their life are being considered at Westminster and in Scotland. Read more

Parents of gravely ill child refused respite care 27 Feb 2026 Birmingham Children's Trust refused respite help and suggested training grandparents to help. Read more

Racism and 'poor' staff relationships factors in maternity care failings, report finds 26 Feb 2026 The interim report has identified problems "at every stage" of the maternity journey in England. Read more

'I'm going to stick at it until I get a home' 26 Feb 2026 There were 4,793 people sleeping on the streets on a single night last autumn. Read more

Sperm swim more quickly in summer, study finds 25 Feb 2026 Understanding the seasonal patterns of sperm could improve fertility treatments, by optimising the timing of treatment, the reasearchers say. Read more

GPs told to guarantee same-day appointments for urgent cases 24 Feb 2026 New contract will require patients in England to be given immediate appointment if needed. Read more

'It was like buying groceries' - Woman calls for tighter weight-loss jabs checks 23 Feb 2026 Emma Dyer says she collapsed on her bathroom floor and began vomiting blood after buying jabs online. Read more

First British baby born using transplanted womb from dead donor 24 Feb 2026 Grace Bell, who was born without a viable womb, says her little boy is "simply a miracle". Read more

GPs to get £3,000 bonus to maximise weight loss drug prescriptions 24 Feb 2026 Bid to improve access to Mounjaro in England, but experts warn eligibility still tightly restricted. Read more

Streeting says he takes Leeds maternity care inquiry concerns 'extremely seriously' 23 Feb 2026 The health secretary will meet bereaved families on Monday, as delay into maternity care probe drags on. Read more

Multi-cancer blood test missed key goal in NHS trial 21 Feb 2026 The company behind the test said there were positive signs that some of the most aggressive cancers could be prevented. Read more

NHS joint ops disrupted amid bone cement supply problems 18 Feb 2026 Around 1,000 operations a week rely on the product as patients are warned delays are inevitable. Read more

Single vaccine could protect against all coughs, colds and flus, researchers say 19 Feb 2026 A Stanford University team have tested their nasal spray vaccine in animals but still need to do human clinical trials. Read more

Woman's regret over botched Brazilian butt lift 23 Feb 2026 Josephina Finch says the surgery left her with a "gaping wound". Read more

Children injured by NHS can claim damages for lifetime lost earnings, court rules 18 Feb 2026 The decision from the Supreme Court, on the case of a child who sustained a brain injury at birth in 2015, could have significant cost implications for the NHS. Read more

Stop dithering on Brazilian butt lift crackdown, say MPs 18 Feb 2026 A committee of MPs warns tighter restrictions on high-risk cosmetic procedures are needed immediately. Read more

Sepsis warning after woman's quadruple amputation 20 Feb 2026 Manjit Sangha, from Penn, near Wolverhampton, says her life drastically change in one weekend. Read more

Sunbed ads spreading harmful misinformation to young people 11 Feb 2026 Hundreds of TikTok, Instagram and Facebook ads made misleading claims about health benefits, BBC finds. Read more

How to check whether you have bowel cancer 12 Feb 2026 What are the main symptoms and causes of bowel cancer, and how can you reduce your risk of getting it? Read more

Why are fewer people donating their organs? 09 Feb 2026 The number waiting for an organ is at a record high as loved ones increasingly block donations. 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

Could weight-loss jabs be behind rising gallbladder removals? 30 Jan 2026 Last year, there was a 15% annual increase in the operations and surgeons want more research. 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

'Doctors said my excruciating period pain was anxiety' 02 Mar 2026 Women with endometriosis say doctors failed to listen to them or take their pain seriously. Read more

I need 120 pills a week to deal with the agony caused by vaginal mesh 28 Feb 2026 Kerry Watson is one of 25 women to get compensation after operations done by a single surgeon. Read more

I take 120 tablets a week after mesh operation 27 Feb 2026 Twenty-five women have received compensation following gynaecological surgery. Read more

Women calling for greater support with menopause 16 Feb 2026 Women who experienced challenges during the menopause set up businesses to help others. Read more

I was full of shame at being sacked after having endometriosis surgery 07 Feb 2026 Sanju Pal wins an employment appeal tribunal that could affect how employers can treat staff with endometriosis. Read more

Mental health chat encouraged at coffee mornings 03 Feb 2026 Three coffee mornings are being held in Wolverhampton as part of a national mental health event. Read more

Couple to re-start trek around Britain's coastline 02 Feb 2026 After having to halt their first attempt due to an injury, the couple are ready to set off again. Read more

What does 'quiet resilience' look like? 02 Feb 2026 Kimberley Wilson talks to psychologist and therapist Dr Sula Windgassen on how to build "quiet" or "flexible" resilience. Read more

'I was diagnosed with OCD at 10'. Here's how to spot the signs 28 Jan 2026 Most of us will have intrusive thoughts at some point. Dr Nina Higson-Sweeney explains when you should seek help. Read more

Trial launched to 'help spot health risks early' 19 Jan 2026 A pilot scheme is rolled out in the north of the Isle of Man by the public health directorate. Read more

Firm assessing Covid vaccine harm replaced after costs spiral to £48m 18 Feb 2026 The figure paid to Crawford & Company Adjusters is eight times the original estimate for the work. 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

Doctor who sold stolen PPE on eBay is struck off register 11 Feb 2026 Dr Attiya Sheikh and her husband Omer Sheikh made almost £8,000 from selling personal protective equipment during the covid pandemic. 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

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

Inside Health 24 Feb 2026 The new wave of ME research that could bring clarity to this perplexing condition. Read more

Inside Health 17 Feb 2026 James Gallagher is joined by a panel to explore the side effects of weight loss drugs. Read more

Inside Health 10 Feb 2026 Is NHS dentistry on 'life support'? Read more

Inside Health 03 Feb 2026 How is EBV triggering autoimmune disease? Read more

I take 120 tablets a week after mesh operation 27 Feb 2026 Twenty-five women have received compensation following gynaecological surgery. Read more

Parents of gravely ill child refused respite care 27 Feb 2026 Tilly's parents want a few hours respite care at home. Read more

'Midwives didn't listen' says premature baby's mum 26 Feb 2026 Aria's parents say their daughter suffered brain damage after NHS staff failed to treat an infection. Read more

Does taking Vitamin C help to stop a cold? 20 Feb 2026 The doctors speak to Professor of Immunology, Dan Davis. Read more

5 Live News Specials 18 Feb 2026 That Time of the Month with Naga Munchetty, Dr Nighat Arif and Dr Christine Ekechi Read more

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