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Doctors begin five-day walkout in England 14 Nov 2025 NHS bosses say they are aiming to keep nearly all services running during the strike. Read more

Resident doctors in Scotland begin ballot for strike action 14 Nov 2025 BMA Scotland says ministers went back on a pay agreement but Health Secretary Neil Gray says it is a "fair, affordable, equitable pay offer". Read more

'I could hardly walk' - the issue that affects one in five mums 14 Nov 2025 Two mothers who experienced pelvic girdle pain say being aware of the risk will help people seek treatment. 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

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

Streeting accuses doctors' union of acting 'like cartel' 12 Nov 2025 The health secretary launches strongest criticism yet of the union ahead of Friday's strike by resident doctors. Read more

Type 1 diabetes is worse in young children - now scientists know why 13 Nov 2025 They show cells that control blood sugar are more vulnerable in early childhood. 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

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

'My wife died in childbirth but wasn't told she'd been given labour drug overdose' 28 Oct 2025 Jacqui Hunter died less than 24 hours after being told that her daughter had died in the womb. Read more

Reports of OCD among under-25s triple in 10 years 24 Oct 2025 More 16-24 year olds in England say they have symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder - BBC analysis finds. Read more

We will not 'be held to ransom' by striking doctors, says minister 26 Oct 2025 The health secretary is refusing to make concessions on pay after the BMA announced a further walkout. Read more

Menopause screening to be included in NHS health checks from next year 23 Oct 2025 Despite the change - which will happen in 2026 - campaigners warn some women will lose out because the number who attend is too low. Read more

Life-changing eye implant helps blind patients read again 20 Oct 2025 The results are astounding and a major advance, say surgeons involved in international research using the pioneering technology. 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 exactly is freshers' flu - and why do so many get it? 04 Oct 2025 It's not an actual flu, and it's rarely serious, but when thousands of students arrive on campus they bring a cocktail of viruses. 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

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

Traitors star is 'grateful for abnormal anatomy' 02 Nov 2025 A very rare condition led to an important diagnosis after years of pain for The Traitors star. Read more

Medics got me through cancer but they can't help with my menopause 01 Nov 2025 When Kat Denisi was diagnosed with breast cancer at 32 she was put into a medically induced menopause. Read more

Endometriosis patients call for national registry 28 Oct 2025 Hayley Barlow-Ford says better data would have helped her make an "informed choice" about surgery. Read more

'I feared a smear test would feel like being attacked again' 28 Oct 2025 A clinic which helps survivors of rape and sexual assault feel more comfortable during cervical screening celebrates 10 years. Read more

Menopause screening to be included in NHS health checks from next year 23 Oct 2025 Despite the change - which will happen in 2026 - campaigners warn some women will lose out because the number who attend is too low. 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

Alan Partridge is a thoughtful employer 17 Oct 2025 He knows exactly what to do when a member of staff is unwell. 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

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

The benefits of giving someone the benefit of the doubt 12 Nov 2025 Psychologist Kimberley Wilson explains why it can be a more peaceful way to live. Read more

Illuminated 09 Nov 2025 Emily Berry's exploration of agoraphobia. Read more

The Wheel contestant meets her hero Joe Marler 07 Nov 2025 Hannah says the rugby star's podcast helped with her mental health and inspired her to take up the sport. Read more

CMAT's hack for chilling out 06 Nov 2025 After a whirlwind year, CMAT tells Nick Grimshaw that she's found a new way to relax. Read more

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