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Our daughter battled Meningitis B despite being vaccinated in 'very rare' case 27 Mar 2026 After Noa-Rose became critically ill, the four-year-old spent two weeks fighting for her life. Read more

Screen time for under-fives should be limited to one hour a day, parents told 27 Mar 2026 New government guidance also suggests children under-two should not be watching screens alone. Read more

Doctors announce six-day strike in England as talks break down 25 Mar 2026 The walkout over jobs and pay is one of the longest yet in the dispute, and will begin on 7 April in England. Read more

Hospital waited two days before raising alarm about meningitis outbreak 25 Mar 2026 Experts say the wait was indefensible and possibly delayed identification of the outbreak. Read more

Young people less satisfied with the NHS - survey 25 Mar 2026 The survey shows only one in four people are satisfied with the NHS but the figure is even lower in younger age groups. Read more

NHS dentistry is rotting. Will the plan to fix it work? 25 Mar 2026 As patients struggle to find NHS dentists, Labour has a plan but not everybody is convinced it will work Read more

UK's transplant system was world-leading - now it lags behind other Western nations 24 Mar 2026 The UK has failed to keep pace with the rest of the world. Can it regain its status, and how? Read more

Meningitis outbreak passes peak, says health agency 23 Mar 2026 "We could still see cases continuing to come in, we need to keep an eye on those, the UKHSA says. Read more

Cuba's mothers-to-be prepare to give birth in a country plunged into darkness 24 Mar 2026 Two pregnant women tell the BBC's Will Grant of their hopes and fears as their nation is mired in crisis. Read more

Streeting praises response to meningitis outbreak 22 Mar 2026 Wes Streeting praises the "Herculean efforts" to protect people from the Kent meningitis outbreak. Read more

I spent five months in a mother and baby mental health unit - here's what I want mums to know 22 Mar 2026 Sofii Lewis was diagnosed with postpartum psychosis tendencies and OCD after giving birth. Read more

Lab-grown food pipe offers new hope for young patients 20 Mar 2026 UK scientists have grown fully functioning food pipes and successfully transplanted them into mini pigs, paving the way for human trials. Read more

'Having coeliac disease aged 9 means I'm normal with a tiny twist' 22 Mar 2026 Nine-year-old Eliza's mum says she was relieved when her daughter was diagnosed with the disease. Read more

Better NHS care might have saved 58 babies, BBC finds 19 Mar 2026 There are growing calls for a statutory public inquiry into maternity services in Oxford. Read more

Why has this meningitis outbreak spread so fast? 18 Mar 2026 There have been 20 cases since the weekend in one small area of Kent - but this isn't the normal pattern, so what could have happened? Read more

Hospital waiting lists in Wales see record drop 19 Mar 2026 Wait times for planned care are falling but diagnostic and cancers waits are up, latest figures indicate. Read more

Fears of two-tier health system as more turn to private care, says watchdog 16 Mar 2026 The patient watchdog warns of two-tier service as polling shows numbers paying for care is on the rise. Read more

Hundreds of GPs tell BBC they have never refused a fit note for mental health concerns 12 Mar 2026 The number of fit notes issued has been rising, with more than 11.2m approved in England last year. Read more

NHS tracker - are hospital waiting times improving near you? 12 Mar 2026 Use our interactive tracker to see if treatment waits are getting better at your local hospital. Read more

AI toys for children misread emotions and respond inappropriately, researchers warn 13 Mar 2026 In first study of its kind, Cambridge researchers found AI toys could misread some children's emotions. Read more

Woman found out she had terminal brain cancer after suitcase fell on her head 13 Mar 2026 Lauren Macpherson was travelling home from a festival in London when her life changed forever. Read more

Woman with rare blood feels 'honoured' to donate 13 Mar 2026 A woman whose blood is so rare that it is frozen for up to three decades feels "very special". Read more

Police probe breast cancer treatment allegations 12 Mar 2026 The inquiry is being held over concerns of poor care at the County Durham and Darlington trust. Read more

Alternative to HRT for menopausal hot flushes now on NHS 11 Mar 2026 The non-hormonal daily pill could benefit 500,000 women for whom HRT is not suitable. Read more

Proton beam hope for asbestos cancer patients 11 Mar 2026 Mesothelioma is an incurable cancer linked to asbestos, but a trial hopes to prolong patient lives. Read more

Mother given wrong antibiotics died from sepsis 11 Mar 2026 Bank cashier Aleisha Rochester died two weeks after undergoing a routine procedure to remove an abscess. Read more

NHS England pauses new prescriptions of cross-sex hormones for under-18s 09 Mar 2026 The health service said young people who already receive the drugs will continue to do so. Read more

What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread? 24 Mar 2026 Two people have died following an "unpredecented" outbreak of meningitis in Kent. Read more

Stay at home advice questioned and rules too tough - key findings from Covid report 19 Mar 2026 An NHS close to collapse, patients failed and NHS staff put at risk - what you need to know. Read more

Why is MenB vaccine not given to teenagers in UK and should they be offered it? 24 Mar 2026 Students and older teens are not routinely vaccinated against the meningitis strain behind the Kent outbreak. Read more

Our son loved the outdoors - invisible illness means he now can't walk or talk 23 Mar 2026 Tomos is one of thousands with ME in Wales, with services described as “a desert” for those most affected. 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

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

'I froze my eggs because I was born without a womb' 25 Mar 2026 Betty Mukherjee talks to Naga Munchetty about living with Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome. Read more

'I shampooed with raw egg to try and get pregnant' 25 Mar 2026 Tired of health misinformation on social media, Barbora Gray is fighting back by sharing facts. Read more

'Women's health must be taken more seriously' 23 Mar 2026 Dr Liz O'Riordan says it is important women seek help from professionals not "Google and Chat GPT". Read more

I spent five months in a mother and baby mental health unit - here's what I want mums to know 22 Mar 2026 Sofii Lewis was diagnosed with postpartum psychosis tendencies and OCD after giving birth. Read more

Woman with 'agonising' condition to 'give back' 20 Mar 2026 The Worcester woman says she wants endometriosis patients to be "met with a little extra comfort". Read more

Jersey's wellbeing score is below UK and France 26 Mar 2026 Jersey's wellbeing score is below UK and France in survey of data from 41 countries. Read more

'You feel forgotten' - the reality for boxers after the fights stop 25 Mar 2026 Retired boxer Stephen Smith shares how boxers can struggle to "fill the void" after hanging up their gloves. Read more

Sculpting jaws, giving scores: Inside the world of looksmaxxing 15 Mar 2026 Growing numbers of young men are going to great lengths to achieve what they see as the perfect face. 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

What is the UK Covid inquiry and how does it work? 19 Mar 2026 The third report from the inquiry into the government's handling of the pandemic says the NHS was close to collapse. Read more

Stay at home advice questioned and rules too tough - key findings from Covid report 19 Mar 2026 An NHS close to collapse, patients failed and NHS staff put at risk - what you need to know. Read more

Patients harmed as Covid pandemic brought NHS close to collapse, inquiry finds 19 Mar 2026 Third report into the pandemic says patients and staff were failed as health service only just coped. 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

Why are resident doctors striking and how much are they paid? 25 Mar 2026 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 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

Inside Health 03 Mar 2026 James investigates penis fillers, where hyaluronic acid is injected to increase girth. Read more

'I froze my eggs because I was born without a womb' 25 Mar 2026 Betty Mukherjee talks to Naga Munchetty about living with Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome. Read more

'You feel forgotten' - the reality for boxers after the fights stop 25 Mar 2026 Retired boxer Stephen Smith shares how boxers can struggle to "fill the void" after hanging up their gloves. Read more

Is a morning cup of hot water better than cold? 24 Mar 2026 A GP looks at the social media trend of drinking hot water in the morning. Read more

File on 4 Investigates 24 Mar 2026 Is the UK's heart and lung transplant service still world beating? Read more

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