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Health officials worried as flu season comes five weeks early 30 Oct 2025 UK Health Security Agency urges people to get vaccinated with cases on the rise. 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

Damning report finds 'culture of mistrust' at maternity unit 29 Oct 2025 A review said staffing shortages also contributed to delays and patients being harmed at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. Read more

'Poor' insulation that left houses mouldy needs wider investigation, government told 30 Oct 2025 Botched insulation damaged many homes and left a legacy of health problems for residents. Read more

Widower backs new pancreatic cancer breath trial 29 Oct 2025 The test detects compounds in the breath which are detectable in cancer patients, say scientists. 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

'Chances missed,' says damning report into surgeon 29 Oct 2025 An NHS trust failed to act upon recommendations made in 2016, a report into child surgeries finds. 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

Cancer survivors say their concerns were dismissed 30 Oct 2025 Two women who had breast cancer say their concerns were dismissed by doctors at first. 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

CQC chief resigns over maternity failings 23 Oct 2025 Families had been calling for Sir Julian's resignation over poor maternity care at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Read more

Call for allergy pens in schools after boy's death 22 Oct 2025 Benedict Blythe's parents say lives and money could be saved by giving allergy pens to all schools. Read more

I thought my insides were falling out: The condition affecting one in 12 mums 22 Oct 2025 Pelvic organ prolapse affects around one in 12 mothers, but many people have never even heard of it. Read more

Children paid 'huge price' in Covid pandemic, Johnson tells inquiry 21 Oct 2025 The former PM says lockdown rules "probably did go too far" and says children could have been exempted. Read more

Effects of antidepressants on physical health ranked for first time 22 Oct 2025 Find out which to avoid if you are concerned about weight gain. Read more

Why medical students are choosing Bulgaria over UK 20 Oct 2025 The BBC has spoken to students choosing Bulgaria due to UK's strict cap on medical school places. Read more

Exciting results from blood test for 50 cancers 18 Oct 2025 The Galleri test looks for fragments of DNA that have broken off a tumour and are circulating in the blood. Read more

'Game-changing' HIV protection jab approved in England and Wales 17 Oct 2025 The shot, given six times a year or every other month, is an alternative to taking daily pills to protect against ever catching the virus. Read more

Uruguay legalises assisted dying after 10-hour debate 16 Oct 2025 The Dignified Death bill was passed in the senate, with 20 out of 31 legislators voting in favour. Read more

NHS stripped ex-footballer of dignity, say family 15 Oct 2025 Failings in Colin Flatt's care in the final months of his life are laid bare in a new report. Read more

Watchdog vows Botox crackdown after BBC exposé 13 Oct 2025 BBC researchers caught pharmacists trying to sell Botox without assessing patients first. Read more

Eat kiwi fruit to relieve constipation, says guidance 13 Oct 2025 New guidance for doctors says focusing on fruit in our diets can help with a really common complaint. Read more

Could I have saved my parents if I'd been taught CPR? 14 Oct 2025 Cameron McGerr lost both his parents and is campaigning to have life-saving first aid taught in schools. 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

Scientists win Nobel Prize for discovering why immune system does not destroy the body 06 Oct 2025 The prize-winning discovery explains how the immune system attacks hostile infections, but not the body's own cells. Read more

How weight-loss injections are turning obesity into a wealth issue 29 Sep 2025 With claims of a 'two-tier system', could it be that these drugs are exacerbating health inequalities? Read more

Why I'm challenging Nike, Adidas and Puma over single shoes 30 Sep 2025 Former Para-athletic world champion Stef Reid says footwear companies are failing amputees. Read more

What we know about rising autism rates and Trump's unproven Tylenol link 23 Sep 2025 Some studies have suggested an association between the two, but experts say there is no causal relationship. Read more

The songs I've chosen to help me prepare for dying 22 Sep 2025 Music can evoke powerful memories and offers a sense of normality for people dealing with illness or death. Read more

'My girl can't walk or talk': Searching for answers in Wales' rare disease cluster 22 Sep 2025 Families affected by a rare inherited disease say they have had to "scramble" for information. Read more

How to avoid period leaks - the pros and cons of cups, pants and tampons 23 Sep 2025 Here is a guide to how each product works and the pros and cons to help you decide what might suit you. Read more

Cut and bulk: Teenagers explain why they want to get ripped 14 Sep 2025 The quest for brick-like abs has become serious business - even if you're only in Year 8. 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

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

Why did resident doctors strike and what are they paid? 30 Jul 2025 Resident doctors in England went on strike over pay for five days at the end of July 2025. 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

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

I thought my insides were falling out: The condition affecting one in 12 mums 22 Oct 2025 Pelvic organ prolapse affects around one in 12 mothers, but many people have never even heard of it. Read more

Japan allows over-the-counter 'morning after' pill for first time 20 Oct 2025 Women will be able to get the pill without prescription, but a pharmacist will still need to be present. 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

Town's wellbeing and health support gets £13m boost 16 Oct 2025 A council hopes it will inspire physical activity, and "create learning and career opportunities". 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

The science behind how fake tan works on your skin 28 Oct 2025 Sliced Bread looks into the chemical reaction that happens - and whether it's harmful. Read more

The Documentary Podcast 25 Oct 2025 People with the condition tell us how it affects their lives Read more

To nap or not to nap… 23 Oct 2025 Drs Chris and Xand explore why we nap, if it’s actually good for us, and whether we should all be making time for it. Read more

The British UFC fighter on how he copes with OCD 23 Oct 2025 British UFC fighter Nathaniel Wood opens up on his struggles with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and anxiety, detailing how it has affected his MMA career. Read more

Witness History 23 Oct 2025 In the 1980s, a scientific breakthrough paved the way for new treatments Read more

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