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'I've never been this good' – revolutionary immune reset puts lupus in remission 11 Jun 2026 Patients on the trial have not needed medication to manage their condition. Read more

'I spent uni savings on getting my teeth fixed' - how NHS dentist shortage is costing a fortune 11 Jun 2026 People tell BBC Your Voice the rising cost of private dentistry is putting them in a difficult position. Read more

Meningitis B vaccine to be offered to a million young people 11 Jun 2026 The decision for the one-off vaccine programme follows the unprecedented outbreak in Kent this year. Read more

Weight-loss drug Wegovy to be available in pill form in UK for first time 11 Jun 2026 Manufacturer Novo Nordisk says a daily tablet of the drug could be more convenient for some people than weekly injections. Read more

Nearly 3,000 patients a day face corridor care in NHS 11 Jun 2026 New data reveals sheer scale of patients in England being treated in unsafe and undignified make-shift areas. Read more

Advanced radiotherapy for prostate cancer to cut sessions from 20 to five 09 Jun 2026 Some men in England with the disease will now be offered an advanced form of treatment on the NHS. Read more

How Eriksen's heart device kicked into action 08 Jun 2026 Denmark's team doctor said an ICD implanted into the footballer's chest responded as it should after he collapsed on Sunday. Read more

New drug to stop 'Ozempic butt' muscle loss side effect of obesity jabs 08 Jun 2026 A third of the weight loss from obesity jabs can come from muscle, say experts. Read more

Top five-a-day foods new study says your heart needs 08 Jun 2026 Not all fruit and veg is equal for getting nutrients called flavanols, say researchers. Read more

One in four births in England is now emergency caesarean, BBC analysis shows 04 Jun 2026 The shift marks a significant rise over the last five years, but experts say there is no single, clear explanation for the increase. 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

'I left a children's home – and was embraced by love' 04 Jun 2026 How a new scheme for young people leaving care is tackling what was once a cliff-edge for this vulnerable group. Read more

Breakthrough ovarian cancer drug offers patients more time and better quality of life 03 Jun 2026 Women taking the drug, which is kinder on the body, tell the BBC it has given them their lives back. Read more

How Eriksen's heart device kicked into action 08 Jun 2026 Denmark's team doctor said an ICD implanted into the footballer's chest responded as it should after he collapsed on Sunday. Read more

Cosmeticorexia: How girls are falling down a skincare rabbit hole 06 Jun 2026 Fuelled by social media, the market for children's skincare is booming. Experts fear for the long-term impact on girls Read more

What a hair loss breakthrough could mean for women like me 03 Jun 2026 As scientists edge closer to new treatments for hair loss, Victoria Derbyshire examines what such breakthroughs could mean for women. Read more

'I forgot what it's like to be outside': Intensive care ward opens on rooftop 29 May 2026 The outdoor ward, at King's College Hospital in London, will monitor how much it boosts the recovery of seriously ill patients. Read more

Hundreds of children die within months as measles cases soar in Bangladesh 27 May 2026 The country has recorded more than 60,000 suspected cases of measles in just over two months. Read more

How do weight-loss drugs like Mounjaro and Wegovy work? 11 Jun 2026 Wegovy and Mounjaro are available to certain patients on the NHS, and can also be bought privately. Read more

What to do if you think someone has heat exhaustion or heatstroke 11 Jun 2026 Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather. Read more

What does hot weather do to the body? 11 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? 11 Jun 2026 Some UV exposure is essential for our wellbeing, but too much is damaging and can cause skin cancer. Read more

What are the symptoms of prostate cancer and what should you check for? 10 Jun 2026 One in eight men in the UK will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. Read more

1 in 4 births in England now by emergency C-section 05 Jun 2026 A quarter of all babies in England are now delivered by emergency caesarean operations, BBC analysis shows - marking a significant rise over the last five years. Read more

What are the plans for Liverpool Women's Hospital? 03 Jun 2026 There are plans to move some maternity services to the Royal Liverpool - which could affect around 130 high-risk births each year Read more

'I've requested a full hysterectomy' 01 Jun 2026 Emma Barnett shares her life-long struggle with endometriosis – a disease affecting one in ten women of reproductive age, which causes excruciating, often debilitating, pain. Read more

Emma Barnett: We can't ignore this disease that leaves one in 10 women like me in agony 01 Jun 2026 Women tell the BBC presenter how endometriosis affects their lives, as she challenges ministers to take action. Read more

Why renaming my health condition could help other women 31 May 2026 Rochelle Lewis is among more than 170 million woman globally to be diagnosed with PCOS. Read more

'I forgot what it's like to be outside': Intensive care ward opens on rooftop 29 May 2026 The outdoor ward, at King's College Hospital in London, will monitor how much it boosts the recovery of seriously ill patients. Read more

Excessive social media 'negatively impacts wellbeing' 23 May 2026 The World Happiness Reports finds the more time spent on social media the greater loss of wellbeing. Read more

Mums' choir leader 'baffled' by park fee structure 06 May 2026 A postnatal choir leader says professional dog walkers pay less to use the city's parks. Read more

Calls for Reformer Pilates regulation amid boom 04 May 2026 Reformer Pilates businesses in the UK rose nearly ten-fold between 2024 and 2025. Read more

Wellbeing garden opens to combat isolation 16 Apr 2026 The outdoor area at Yarm Wellness will officially open to the public on Saturday. 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

Rollout of Covid vaccines extraordinary feat - inquiry report 16 Apr 2026 Covid vaccines saved hundreds of thousands of lives, but a small minority harmed need better support, says report. Read more

Vaccines a huge success, but public trust must be earned - key findings from Covid report 16 Apr 2026 Immunisation saved hundreds of thousands of UK lives, but vaccine hesitancy remains an issue. Read more

What is the UK Covid inquiry and how does it work? 16 Apr 2026 The fourth report from the inquiry into the pandemic said the vaccine roll-out was an "extraordinary feat". Read more

Cancellations 'unavoidable' during hospital strike 11 Jun 2026 The British Medical Association has announced more strike action in an ongoing dispute over pay. Read more

Why are resident doctors striking and how much are they paid? 27 May 2026 In June, resident doctors in England will walk out for the 16th time in a long-running dispute over pay. Read more

Doctors' strikes can have surprising benefits - but are they sustainable? 13 Apr 2026 Some hospital trusts tell the BBC previous action has seen shorter waits, faster decisions and calmer corridors. Read more

'Doctors strikes' and 'paw prints in space' 12 Apr 2026 A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England. Read more

'Month of worry' over doctor strike surgery delay 08 Apr 2026 The strike further delays Tom Lawson's gastric bypass surgery after a more than three-year wait. Read more

Inside Health 31 Mar 2026 James Gallagher finds out how a hot flush feels - and delves into a new treatment. Read more

Inside Health 24 Mar 2026 James Gallagher is joined by experts to answer key questions on the meningitis outbreak. Read more

Inside Health 17 Mar 2026 James Gallagher examines the outbreak of bacterial meningitis in Kent. Read more

Inside Health 10 Mar 2026 James visits Hackney, which has one of the lowest vaccination rates in the country. Read more

Why did it take so long for me to be diagnosed? 11 Jun 2026 Ellie Colton was finally diagnosed with endometriosis after years of debilitating pain. She meets a scientist developing a simple diagnostic test that could help many women. Read more

What's really going on in your gut? 11 Jun 2026 The gut is home to around trillions of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses and fungi. What are they all doing down there!? Read more

What in the World 11 Jun 2026 PCOS is now PMOS - but why do we still know so little about it? Read more

Author on benefits of investing in children's mental health 10 Jun 2026 Dr Monique Lynch-Jonah has launched the Healthy Minds Kids Series. The collection of picture books aims to help children aged seven to 12 develop emotional wellbeing, confidence, resilience, and positive mental health from an early age. Read more

Are you too emotional? 08 Jun 2026 Kimberley Wilson gives tips on how to manage your emotions. Read more

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