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Children as young as six going to A&E in mental health crisis 02 Sep 2026 NHS emergency departments are seeing more cases of self-harm, eating disorders and emotional distress in young people. Read more

Families hit by long waits for dementia diagnosis 02 Sep 2026 Hundreds of families say they have had to wait months or even years for a dementia diagnosis for a loved one. Read more

Urine test can spot more than nine in 10 bladder cancers 02 Sep 2026 The NHS has been trialling the test and says the results so far are truly promising. Read more

Flu vaccine rollout begins as NHS regroups from 'busiest summer' 01 Sep 2026 This year's jab has a few tweaks, including changes to better combat last year's Super-K strain. Read more

NHS bosses warn of chaos in ADHD and autism care 28 Aug 2026 Costs are spiralling out of control as unregulated private providers capitalise on demand, say managers. Read more

Hypermobility - the little-known 'bendy disease' that causes pain and fatigue 27 Aug 2026 The disorder may affect hundreds of thousands in the UK, but many face delays in getting a diagnosis. Read more

Salmonella outbreak: What we know so far 27 Aug 2026 Hundreds have fallen ill with salmonella infections in an outbreak linked to imported eggs. Read more

UK salmonella cases nearing 500 as egg investigations continue 27 Aug 2026 Close to 500 people have become ill with salmonella linked to imported eggs, say UK authorities who are investigating more clusters. Read more

Treatment involving patient's family cuts mental health hospital admissions, study finds 26 Aug 2026 The approach focuses on the patient priorities, seeing the same clinicians, and involving people close to them. Read more

World's first patient to undergo live AI-assisted brain surgery has tumour removed 26 Aug 2026 Without brain surgery guided by live AI assistance, Rhys Hibbert could have lost his sight to a tumour. Read more

NHS failing child sexual abuse victims in adulthood, say psychiatrists 26 Aug 2026 There have been decades of mistreatment and mismanagement of those who seek help later in life, say experts in a new, damning report. Read more

Nicotine vapes best chance to quit smoking, major review finds 25 Aug 2026 They work better than patches, gum or pills, the most up-to-date evidence suggests. Read more

HPV home-testing kits available for women in England who have missed cervical screening 24 Aug 2026 Nearly four million women in England can order a self-testing kits to check for high-risk HPV. Read more

Off to Reading or Leeds? Here's your guide to festival make-up (without the toxins) 27 Aug 2026 Neon is on trend, but some make-up products pose a serious risk to your health. Here's what to check for, and how to dazzle. Read more

What's driving men to get penis fillers, despite the risks? 15 Aug 2026 Men who have had the procedure can expect 10-20% more girth for the next six to nine months - but it can go wrong. Read more

I went for a full body MOT and the results came as a shock 08 Aug 2026 The private body scan industry is booming, but is it doing more harm than good? Read more

Obesity rates have doubled in England since 1993 - what's going on? 07 Aug 2026 Around seven million more adults are living with obesity than would have been if obesity rates had stayed the same as 1993. Read more

There's a reason child vaccination rates are falling - and it's not social media 03 Aug 2026 As child immunisation rates fall across the UK, one clinic in west Yorkshire is taking aggressive steps to boost immunisations Read more

Starting uni? What to know about the free NHS meningitis B jab in England 03 Aug 2026 It follows the UK's largest and fastest growing meningitis B outbreak to date in Kent earlier this year. Read more

What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread? 16 Jul 2026 Some people can carry bacteria in their nose or throat without getting sick, but can spread it to others. Read more

More protein or less? The foods to get you through a heatwave 08 Jul 2026 When turning on the oven is a no-no and you're bored of salads, these foods (and drinks) will help to beat the heat. Read more

What does hot weather do to the body? 22 Jun 2026 Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm. Read more

What are UV levels and how can you protect yourself? 22 Jun 2026 Some UV exposure is essential for our wellbeing, but too much is damaging and can cause skin cancer. Read more

Heart trial after breast cancer has 'improved my life' 02 Sep 2026 Lucy Shepherd is one of 90 women to take part in a trial helping cancer survivors come off medication. Read more

Menopausal women pose as men to buy testosterone online after prescription difficulties 02 Sep 2026 One menopause specialist says she has seen women with up to 12 times the safe level of the hormone. Read more

Baby Tommy's our 'light', says grieving family of newborn whose mum died in childbirth 01 Sep 2026 Chelsea McGillivray, from Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire, fell into cardiac arrest during labour after what was believed to be a textbook pregnancy. Read more

PMOS clinics 'good start, but more can be done' 27 Aug 2026 Jersey's government launches a three-month trial clinic to help women with the ovarian syndrome. Read more

HPV home-testing kits now available in England 26 Aug 2026 Over the next year, nearly four million will receive invites on the NHS App or via text message, email or letter to order a free kit to use at home. Read more

'I'm on a mission to convince people to work less' 01 Sep 2026 Jo Hooper spent her 20s chasing career success, but had two work-related breakdowns before she was 31. Read more

New home means 'big ambitions' for wood enterprise 31 Aug 2026 Wolverhampton Wood Recycling's bigger premises will bring more volunteers together, its founders say. Read more

The 'hidden gem' offering a place to grow, connect and heal 22 Aug 2026 Annadale Community Garden Group is one of four groups or individuals in the running for this year's Make a Difference Awards NI. Read more

Wellness habits you can start now - at no (or little) cost 21 Aug 2026 Living a healthy life doesn't have to just be about pricey studio classes and luxury retreats. Read more

National Trust expands park by 32 hectares 05 Aug 2026 Former agricultural land is turned into a public park in Plymouth, the National Trust says. Read more

Covid inquiry PPE report - key findings 14 Jul 2026 What went wrong with the government's planning and buying of vital items like gloves and gowns that cost taxpayers billions of pounds. Read more

UK wasted £10bn on PPE that left NHS staff poorly protected, Covid inquiry finds 14 Jul 2026 Healthcare staff were unable to properly protect themselves, or those in their care, from dangerous infections, says the latest inquiry report. Read more

UK begins trials of Ebola vaccine developed in just eight weeks 13 Jul 2026 The UK medicines regulator has given approval for an experimental vaccine to be tested on healthy adults. Read more

'World-first' vaccine designed by artificial intelligence 04 Jun 2026 Cambridge scientists say they have, for the first time, tested a vaccine designed by AI. Read more

Bird flu vaccine trial against potential pandemic strain begins 21 Apr 2026 The jab targets the H5N1 flu strain which has caused devastating infections in bird populations worldwide, but has yet to spread between humans. Read more

Doctors vote to take strike action in row over pay 03 Jul 2026 The British Medical Association is in dispute with Manx Care over "pay erosion since 2008". Read more

Resident doctors take strike action over pay 29 Jun 2026 The BMA said there will "undoubtedly be cancellation of operations, outpatient appointments and elective care" but "patient safety will still be prioritised". Read more

Consultants and specialist doctors take strike action over pay 25 Jun 2026 Full emergency cover remained in place and patients were told to attend all scheduled appointments unless advised otherwise. Read more

A&E to remain open as doctors' strike called off 14 Jun 2026 Resident doctor strikes are now on pause while they consider a new pay offer form the government. Read more

Resident doctors cancel strike after new offer from government 13 Jun 2026 The walkout had been due to start at 07:00 BST on Monday and last until Friday. Read more

Inside Health 11 Aug 2026 Plus, how much do people really change their habits for a free coffee? Read more

Inside Health 05 Aug 2026 Millions of people still have long Covid, yet a cure still isn't quite within reach. Read more

Inside Health 28 Jul 2026 How understanding inflammation could transform treatments from cancer to Alzheimer’s. Read more

Inside Health 21 Jul 2026 Also, running during pregnancy and how to recover. Read more

Former nurse dies amid dementia drug shortages 02 Sep 2026 Pearl Roche died with dementia weeks after her family struggled to get supplies of her medication. Read more

'I'm on a mission to convince people to work less' 01 Sep 2026 Jo Hooper spent her 20s chasing career success, but had two work-related breakdowns before she was 31. Read more

People Fixing The World 01 Sep 2026 What can be done to prevent, detect and treat the silent killer, sepsis? Read more

What are the symptoms of Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder? 28 Aug 2026 The disorder may affect hundreds of thousands of people in the UK, but many face significant delays in getting a diagnosis. Read more

Does salmonella come from salmon? 27 Aug 2026 More people have become ill in an outbreak of salmonella food poising. Read more

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