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Millions of breast cancer patients could safely avoid chemotherapy, study suggests 30 May 2026 A new DNA test could help screen whether patients require the treatment or not, according to a new international trial. Read more

Trump in 'excellent health' but should lose weight and exercise more, his doctor says 30 May 2026 The White House releases the results of the US president's latest medical examination, which states he is "fully fit" to carry out his duties. Read more

Abolishing patient watchdog leaves NHS 'marking own homework', councils warn 30 May 2026 The plans are part of a government bill to modernise the NHS in England, which is currently going through parliament. Read more

Prostate cancer screening only for 'a few thousand' high risk men 28 May 2026 Only men with a dangerous genetic variant and a family history of cancer should be offered screening, say UK advisors. Read more

'It's not a nice world to bring children into': Births fall to the lowest level in 50 years 27 May 2026 Live births in England and Wales are at their lowest since 1977, while the age of first-time mothers has also risen. Read more

Resident doctors in England to strike for 16th time over pay 27 May 2026 British Medical Association resident doctor members in England announce new strike for four days from 15 June. Read more

'We knew somebody would die': Teenage patients 'ignored' before fatal NHS trust failures 26 May 2026 Mental health patients say nobody listened to their concerns about a north-east England trust. Read more

Australia confirms first diphtheria death amid worst outbreak in decades 26 May 2026 Most cases are in the Northern Territory with some also in Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland. Read more

Ebola risk raised to 'very high' in DR Congo 22 May 2026 The head of the UN health agency says the risk in the wider region is "high", but it remains "low" at the global level. Read more

UK scientists developing Ebola vaccine that could be ready for trials in months 22 May 2026 The rare species of Ebola involved - known as Bundibugyo - kills around a third of those infected and has no proven vaccine yet. Read more

The tragedy of the 'invisible killer' of the young 22 May 2026 Bereaved families are calling for a national cardiac screening programme for over-14s Read more

Riskiest skin cancer cases hit UK record high 21 May 2026 The number of melanoma skin cancer cases has risen above 20,000 a year for the first time in the UK. Read more

Toilets and changing rooms must be used on basis of biological sex, guidance confirms 21 May 2026 The guidance was published on Thursday following the landmark Supreme Court ruling last year. 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

Why illegal children's homes are being paid up to £2m per child by councils 20 May 2026 A ban was meant to bring an end to the practice - but councils continue to fund illegal placements. Read more

I tried the UK's 'saltiest' sandwich - here's what I learned 15 May 2026 Health correspondent James Gallagher absorbs more than the recommended daily limit in just one meal to find out how salt affects our bodies. Read more

Who is James Murray, the new health secretary replacing Wes Streeting? 15 May 2026 What are the most pressing priorities for the new minister in charge of health? Read more

What are the symptoms of prostate cancer and what should you check for? 28 May 2026 One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. Read more

Prostate cancer screening: What you need to know 28 May 2026 Everything you need to know about the decision on who should be screened for prostate cancer. Read more

What does hot weather do to the body? 28 May 2026 Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm. 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

What are UV levels and how can you protect yourself? 26 May 2026 Some UV exposure is essential for our wellbeing, but too much is damaging and can cause skin cancer. Read more

PCOS name change 'more representative of condition' 26 May 2026 Health experts in Jersey say the change helps people realise it is not an ovaries-only condition. Read more

'Adenomyosis may be invisible, its impact is not' 20 May 2026 One in 10 women live with adenomyosis yet sufferers say their pain is often dismissed. Read more

Potential new treatment for pre-eclampsia 19 May 2026 Pre-eclampsia causes more than 70,000 maternal deaths every year worldwide Read more

'New cancer test makes me feel women's health matters' 17 May 2026 A patient praises a new test for womb cancer being trialled at hospitals in Suffolk and Essex. Read more

Living with PMDD is like having the Grim Reaper visit every month 16 May 2026 Women diagnosed with premenstrual dysphoric disorder discuss how it impacts their lives. 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

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

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 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

Hospitals coping well with doctors' strike so far - NHS boss 08 Apr 2026 Resident doctors in England – the new name for junior doctors – are taking part in their 15th walkout in a long-running pay dispute. 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

Gethin trains to be Dr Oscar's guide runner 29 May 2026 Gethin Jones trains to be Dr Oscar's guide runner Read more

Can a rooftop garden help very ill patients heal faster? 28 May 2026 Still in her hospital bed, connected to feeding tubes and life support, Hollie is the first patient to try out the new intensive care rooftop ward at King's College Hospital in south London. Read more

Why the gut is known as the second brain 28 May 2026 Your gut doesn't just respond to your brain - it helps shape your emotions. Professor of Biomolecular Medicine Jon Swann explains why. Read more

What in the World 28 May 2026 Doctors are warning that some cancers are becoming more common in people in their 20s Read more

'When I was 14 I thought I was dying' 27 May 2026 BBC Radio Sheffield presenter Ellie Colton's symptoms of endometriosis started when she was a young teenager. But she wasn't diagnosed until she was 24. Read more

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