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'I'm still haunted that he died alone': The last voices of the Covid inquiry 06 Mar 2026 Bereaved families have the final say as the Covid inquiry completes three years of public hearings. Read more

Cancer patient leaves Dubai on 'miracle flight' 06 Mar 2026 A woman arrives back in Plymouth in time to begin her chemotherapy treatment. Read more

Surgeon's op on patient 1,500 miles away a UK first 06 Mar 2026 The milestone procedure went well, with patient Paul Buxton saying he felt "fantastic". Read more

'Moment of reckoning' needed in social care, says Louise Casey 05 Mar 2026 The chair of the independent commission on social care recommends introducing a full-time dementia tsar, and new fast-track passport system for people diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND). Read more

'Game-changing' urine tests could detect breast cancer, endometriosis and PCOS 06 Mar 2026 New tests are being developed to spot early signs of breast cancer and endometriosis in urine. Read more

Covid inquiry chair defends £200m cost and four-year process on final day 05 Mar 2026 Baroness Heather Hallett said completing the hearings in under four years was an achievement but critics have questioned its cost. Read more

'My son can now enjoy life': Children with severe form of epilepsy helped by new drug 04 Mar 2026 Families say the groundbreaking medicine is transforming the lives of children with Dravet syndrome. Read more

Dentists return £900m for not seeing NHS patients 05 Mar 2026 Sum represents £1 out of every £7 they have been given by NHS as dentists opt to chase private work. Read more

Pregnant women's brains shed grey matter to prime them for motherhood, study suggests 04 Mar 2026 It is time to move beyond the “baby brain” cliche, say scientists who scanned dozens of women’s brains. Read more

BBC investigation finds 50,000 people waited over 24 hours in A&E corridor care 02 Mar 2026 Known as "corridor care", patients are lining up on trolleys or sitting on chairs due to a lack of beds. Read more

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

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

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

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

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

It took 10 years to get surgery for my endometriosis 06 Mar 2026 Ami Clarke shares her experience of living with endometriosis. Read more

'Game-changing' urine tests could detect breast cancer, endometriosis and PCOS 06 Mar 2026 New tests are being developed to spot early signs of breast cancer and endometriosis in urine. Read more

Woman reveals pain of living with endometriosis 05 Mar 2026 "People have horrendous periods and think they just have to live with it... [but] you don’t," she says. Read more

DIY pads campaign for period poverty awareness 04 Mar 2026 A Buckinghamshire charity urges people to craft reusable pads to raise awareness of period poverty. 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

Charity hopes new HQ can bring people together 06 Mar 2026 Health Connections is to renovate six floors of its new base as spaces for people to come together. 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

'I'm still haunted that he died alone': The last voices of the Covid inquiry 06 Mar 2026 Bereaved families have the final say as the Covid inquiry completes three years of public hearings. Read more

Covid inquiry chair defends £200m cost and four-year process on final day 05 Mar 2026 Baroness Heather Hallett said completing the hearings in under four years was an achievement but critics have questioned its cost. Read more

What is the UK Covid inquiry and how does it work? 03 Mar 2026 The inquiry into the government's handling of the pandemic has published two reports with eight more to follow. 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

Furlough not perfect but prevented mass unemployment, Sunak says 15 Dec 2025 The former PM, who was chancellor during the crisis, says there was no "playbook" of how to respond to the 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 03 Mar 2026 James investigates penis fillers, where hyaluronic acid is injected to increase girth. 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

It took 10 years to get surgery for my endometriosis 06 Mar 2026 Ami Clarke shares her experience of living with endometriosis. Read more

Woman reveals pain of living with endometriosis 05 Mar 2026 "People have horrendous periods and think they just have to live with it... [but] you don’t," she says. Read more

Gemma Oaten on eating disorders 04 Mar 2026 For Eating Disorders Awareness Week, actor Gemma Oaten joined us in the studio Read more

Ruth Langsford: Counselling is the best thing I ever did 03 Mar 2026 The TV presenter shares how counselling has given her new perspectives on life. Read more

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