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I inhaled traffic fumes to find out where air pollution goes in my body 07 Feb 2026 BBC health correspondent James Gallagher gets his blood analysed to understand how air pollution is killing us. Read more

'Weight-loss jab helped me find my cancer' 09 Feb 2026 Rebecca Combellack says she found out she had breast cancer after losing weight and finding a lump. Read more

I was full of shame after being sacked for having endometriosis 07 Feb 2026 Sanju Pal wins an employment appeal tribunal that could affect how employers can treat staff with endometriosis. Read more

More baby formula products recalled over toxin fears 06 Feb 2026 Danone has recalled 15 more batches of Aptamil and Cow&Gate first infant milk because a toxin called cereulide may be present. Read more

Statin pills much safer than advertised, major review finds 06 Feb 2026 The results, in The Lancet journal, come from trials involving more than 120,000 people comparing statins with a dummy drug or placebo. Read more

Dad who nearly lost tongue to cancer urges men's virus awareness 06 Feb 2026 A father-of-two reveals how a tumour in his tongue was caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). Read more

Court upholds return of surgeon who harassed staff 06 Feb 2026 James Gilbert, who was based in Oxford, was previously suspended for sexual harassment. Read more

Health warning over Cape Verde travel after stomach bug deaths 05 Feb 2026 Four Britons have died after contracting gut infections on the archapeligo since last year. Read more

Period blood test could offer less invasive alternative to cervical screening 05 Feb 2026 Looking for signs of the cancer in a more convenient way could help women access the test and prevent the disease occurring, researchers say. Read more

Olive oil and bone broth: Do viral gut health foods actually work? 06 Feb 2026 Many trending foods contain a "small seed of truth" but are often oversold as miracle products. Read more

'Our daughter's cancer symptoms were dismissed because she was a child' 05 Feb 2026 Isla Sneddon died in March 2025 aged 17, just six months after she was diagnosed with cancer. Read more

36 UK infants ill after drinking contaminated baby formula 05 Feb 2026 It comes after some batches made by Nestle and Danone were recalled after being contaminated with a toxin. Read more

Three quarters will survive cancer by 2035, government promises 04 Feb 2026 There are plans for earlier diagnosis and faster treatment in England but experts worry about lack of staff. Read more

Government pledges 10,000 new foster care places in England 04 Feb 2026 Rule changes aim to create thousands of new foster places and help full-time workers. Read more

Families of children with cancer to have travel costs covered 03 Feb 2026 The government sets aside £10 million a year to help families and young people under 24 access cancer treatment. Read more

Alleged bullying, harassment and toxic culture at hospital revealed in leaked report 04 Feb 2026 A leaked review uncovers "bullying and harassment" and "violent behaviour" at Wales' largest hospital. Read more

Like a screwdriver in my face - Life with 'the world's most painful known medical condition' 03 Feb 2026 Trigeminal neuralgia is a rare condition where something as simple as a gust of wind can cause excruciating pain. Read more

Seven million cancers a year are preventable, says report 03 Feb 2026 Scientists say there is a powerful opportunity to save lives because nearly 40% of cancers are preventable. Read more

No-one knows what to expect when you're dying, but hospices are helping me 04 Feb 2026 Hospices caring for people at the end of their lives are at risk because funding is "unsustainable". Read more

Hospital disruption continues after fire 01 Feb 2026 Southampton General Hospital limits A&E admissions and cancels operations following blaze. Read more

UK launches plan to tackle 'forever chemicals' amid growing concerns 03 Feb 2026 Increasing testing for PFAS is part of the UK's first ever national plan for tackling the substances. Read more

Trust's maternity care 'exemplary', say inspectors 30 Jan 2026 Maternity services at Lancaster Royal Infirmary are rated "good", but improvements must be made in A&E. Read more

Hospital to be UK's largest robotic surgery centre 03 Feb 2026 The Denise Coates Foundation has donated £12m towards robotic surgery capabilities at the hospital. Read more

Hampstead ponds trans access challenge dismissed 29 Jan 2026 The current policy is that trans men and trans women are entitled to use the pond of their choice. Read more

AI model from Google's DeepMind reads recipe for life in DNA 28 Jan 2026 It could transform our understanding of why diseases develop and the medicines needed to treat them, says researchers. Read more

Woman took her own life after benefits cut in error 28 Jan 2026 A coroner wrote to the DWP to express her concerns after the death of Tamara Logan in Tameside. Read more

'Hospital's neglect in my son's death has ripped our hearts out' 29 Jan 2026 Peter Dervin says he warned Broomfield Hospital staff not to leave his son alone before fatal fall. Read more

Flu: How are hospitals in your area affected? 15 Jan 2026 Use our interactive tool to explore the latest flu numbers in your area Read more

Critical incidents declared at two hospital trusts 13 Jan 2026 NHS bosses are urging people to only come to A&E if it is an emergency. Read more

What is happening to flu this winter - and should you buy a vaccine? 08 Jan 2026 Flu has come early this year with a new mutated version of the virus circulating. Read more

Toddler finally home from hospital for Christmas 23 Dec 2025 Bertie Melly was in hospital for 18 months after his premature birth in May 2024. Read more

Is it a cold, 'super flu' or Covid? How to tell the difference 15 Dec 2025 How to identify whether you have cold, flu or Covid and how to look after yourself. Read more

Flu wave hits England's busiest A&E - hundreds of patients are arriving a day 11 Dec 2025 The BBC visits Leicester Royal Infirmary to witness first-hand how it's coping with an early surge in cases of winter bugs. Read more

What's really going on with flu this winter? 20 Dec 2025 We've been told we're facing an unprecedented superflu. Is it? Read more

Has flu peaked? What the figures tell us 18 Dec 2025 NHS remains on high alert over flu, health bosses say, but there are signs infections are levelling off. Read more

Private flu vaccine stocks running low as cases rise 11 Dec 2025 Those eligible for a vaccine can access jabs from the NHS, but experts say that people have turned to pharmacies for convenience. Read more

Ambulance demand spikes as flu season worsens 02 Dec 2025 The service says calls increased by 20% in the past week, fuelled by illnesses such as the flu. Read more

Some schools disrupted amid rise in flu cases 09 Dec 2025 Flu is on the rise, but ministers say schools should only close in extreme circumstances. Read more

Flu jabs offered in pub in vaccination drive 01 Dec 2025 Regular pop-up vaccination clinics are available at The Bevy community pub in Brighton. Read more

Much of £11bn Covid scheme fraud 'beyond recovery', report says 09 Dec 2025 The response to the pandemic led to "enormous outlays of public money which exposed it to the risk of fraud and error", a report says. Read more

Government racks up £100m bill responding to Covid inquiry 03 Dec 2025 BBC analysis shows cost to taxpayer is 50% higher than thought, with inquiry's own costs at £192m. Read more

Lockdown could have been avoided - key findings from Covid inquiry 20 Nov 2025 The long-awaited report is published into how well or badly the government handled the Covid pandemic. Read more

The Covid Inquiry Podcast 22 Nov 2025 Baroness Hallett makes her second report into the UK's pandemic response. With Jim Reed. Read more

The private notes and secret documents that tell the inside story of the UK's Covid response 20 Nov 2025 The Covid inquiry is set to publish its second set of findings looking in detail at the huge political decisions that had to be made in 2020. Read more

'Toxic' No 10 culture harmed Covid response, inquiry finds 20 Nov 2025 Boris Johnson, Dominic Cummings and Matt Hanock are all criticised for contributing to poor Covid decision-making. Read more

Covid inquiry hears impact on firms and staff 24 Nov 2025 Business owners describe breaking into tears as they were forced to lay off staff, while workers feared for their jobs Read more

UK did 'too little, too late', leading to thousands more Covid deaths - inquiry 20 Nov 2025 Report on government decision-making says delays cost 23,000 lives in the first wave in England. Read more

What's in the Covid inquiry report... in 68 seconds 20 Nov 2025 The report looks at whether lockdowns were timely and reasonable, and what impact rule-breaking at the heart of government had on public confidence. Read more

What is the UK Covid inquiry and how does it work? 03 Dec 2025 The inquiry into the government's handling of the pandemic has heard from politicians, civil servants, experts and bereaved families. Read more

Gove apologises after Covid report alleges 'toxic' culture 21 Nov 2025 The ex-senior minister apologises for mistakes in the pandemic, but defends some of the previous government's actions. Read more

Delayed action before 2020 Christmas lockdown 'inexcusable' 21 Nov 2025 Baroness Hallet says ministers failed to take "decisive action" against an "entirely foreseeable" variant. Read more

'Since having Covid my life has completely changed' 02 Oct 2025 A teenager has told the Covid-19 inquiry she often feels "left out" after missing so much school. Read more

Boris Johnson left Inquiry in a hurry - he'll be pleased not to come back 21 Oct 2025 School closures seemed the only option but lockdowns probably went "too far" , former PM tells Covid Inquiry. Read more

One day of planning went into Covid school closures, inquiry hears 29 Sep 2025 This part of the inquiry is looking at the impact the pandemic had on children and young people. 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

Hancock ignored call to test all NHS staff, Covid inquiry hears 15 May 2025 Two Nobel prize-winning scientists worried about "asymptomatic transmission" between staff and patients. 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

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

Sugar tax extended to milk-based drinks: What you need to know 25 Nov 2025 Milkshakes and lattes to be included in UK sugar tax scheme for the first time. Read more

How do cold weather health alerts work? 04 Feb 2026 The weather alert service warns the public when high or low temperatures could damage their health. Read more

NHS tracker - are hospital waiting times improving near you? 15 Jan 2026 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

What are the symptoms of prostate cancer and what should you check for? 03 Dec 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

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

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

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

I was full of shame after being sacked for having endometriosis 07 Feb 2026 Sanju Pal wins an employment appeal tribunal that could affect how employers can treat staff with endometriosis. Read more

'I needed a coil to ease the bleeding but I just sat on a waiting list' 29 Jan 2026 Elaine Gracey was in a lot of pain but says she was expected to just put up with her menopausal symptoms. Read more

Mum with cervical cancer begged for scan after years of being 'fobbed off' 26 Jan 2026 Jessica finally received a diagnosis after "begging" for an MRI scan revealing she needed urgent treatment. Read more

Abortion at 15 'changed my life', says Senedd candidate 23 Jan 2026 Tessa Marshall has shared the experience to highlight issues such as women's rights and sex education. 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

Trial launched to 'help spot health risks early' 19 Jan 2026 A pilot scheme is rolled out in the north of the Isle of Man by the public health directorate. Read more

Inside Health 03 Feb 2026 How is EBV triggering autoimmune disease? Read more

Inside Health 27 Jan 2026 James is joined by an expert panel to discuss NHS plans. Read more

Inside Health 20 Jan 2026 James inhales a lungful of fumes to see if he can see air pollution moving inside him Read more

Inside Health 13 Jan 2026 Should we be having regular saunas? Plus, a breakthrough result for Huntington’s disease. Read more

Intrusive thoughts? John has a room for that 06 Feb 2026 John tells Elis and Dave about his mind's "resentment room". Read more

Dad starts wargaming club for men's mental health 05 Feb 2026 Joe founded Dad's War Room to support men struggling with mental health through tabletop gaming. Read more

'You look like a man': How Shell Rowe discovered she had cancer 03 Feb 2026 The TikToker tells You, Me and the Big C podcast about her cancer journey. Read more

Autism and ADHD assessments are a 'postcode lottery' 02 Feb 2026 A Scottish Parliament committee is calling for urgent action to improve assessments for autism and ADHD. Read more

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