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Single-sex space guidance for organisations to be published after May elections 14 Apr 2026 Equalities minister Bridget Phillipson says election rules mean a new draft cannot be published until next month. 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

Is the bite of the false widow spider dangerous? 13 Apr 2026 Experts say noble false widow spiders could be to blame for an increase in bites being treated in hospital. Read more

Hospital at centre of child HIV outbreak caught reusing syringes in undercover filming 13 Apr 2026 Footage shows staff in Pakistan injecting without gloves and reusing syringes, but the hospital boss refuses to acknowledge it is genuine. Read more

Nurse wins settlement in trans pronouns dispute 13 Apr 2026 Melle was racially abused by a transgender woman at a hospital after she addressed them as "Mr". Read more

Streeting denies changing pay deal for resident doctors 13 Apr 2026 The Health Secretary says his "door is open" for more talks to resolve the long-running dispute. Read more

I was pressured into refusing a blood transfusion aged 11. The Jehovah's Witnesses' new policy changes nothing 12 Apr 2026 Former followers say the organisation is still putting lives at risk, despite a policy update. Read more

'I was kicked out of bar because of my wheelchair' 14 Apr 2026 Maddie Haining, 18, says she was told she was a safety risk and escorted out of a Manchester nightspot. Read more

Deep-fried food banned in new plans for school dinners 13 Apr 2026 Schools are being told to cut down on sugary desserts, and provide more vegetables and whole grains. Read more

Should we be using cotton buds to clean our ears? 13 Apr 2026 Greg Foot asks whether we should be using cotton buds to clean our ears. Read more

I've been a sex educator for six years. Why did I start doubting my contraception choices? 11 Apr 2026 Misinformation about contraception has been spreading on social media, alongside the "very real frustrations" of women complaining about side effects. Read more

ChatGPT 'uncovered woman's rare condition' after years of misdiagnosis 10 Apr 2026 Phoebe was told she'd be treated as a mental health patient if she kept returning to A&E. Read more

New light shed on who benefits most from weight-loss jabs 08 Apr 2026 People who carry variations in two genes linked to appetite and digestion can lose more weight when taking drugs to treat obesity, research suggests. Read more

'Two weeks will make such a difference': UK first as NI brings in miscarriage leave 06 Apr 2026 Northern Ireland becomes first part of UK to bring in legal entitlement for parents affected by miscarriage at any stage of a pregnancy to have paid leave. Read more

Incontinence problems leave me 'leaking while competing' 09 Apr 2026 Aimee Oliver never imagined that giving birth would ultimately cause her to need surgery for incontinence. Read more

Prince William praises £20m milestone for Bowelbabe fund 02 Apr 2026 The Bowelbabe fund, set up by Dame Deborah James in 2022, helps to support Cancer Research UK. Read more

Fewer heat-related deaths in 2025 despite warmest summer 02 Apr 2026 Summer 2025 was the warmest UK summer on record, with four heatwaves, a top temperature of nearly 38C and a mean temperature of 16.1C Read more

Weight-loss jabs will be offered on NHS for people at risk of further heart attacks 31 Mar 2026 More than a million people in England will start being offered the anti-obesity jab for better heart health and to avoid strokes. Read more

My daughter has childhood dementia and may not live past 16 01 Apr 2026 Diagnosed just before her fourth birthday, Sophia, now 15, can no longer speak and cannot walk unaided. Read more

Newly qualified paramedics told to apply for jobs abroad due to hire freeze 01 Apr 2026 The Welsh Ambulance Service said newly qualified paramedics would not be offered roles this year due to "financial and operational issues". Read more

'Something wasn't right': Wrong sperm given to UK families by IVF clinics in northern Cyprus 31 Mar 2026 Families of seven children believe the wrong sperm or egg donors were used in their IVF treatment. Read more

Why the benefit used by more than 8 million people may not be fit for the future 30 Mar 2026 Can Universal Credit and the work and benefits system more generally reshape itself to meet a new reality? 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

Are UK students at risk of more deadly meningitis outbreaks? 28 Mar 2026 The worst seems to be over, but questions remain about why this happened and whether it could happen again. Read more

Is screen time always bad and how do I manage it? 27 Mar 2026 How do you manage screen time, does it have a bad impact and what steps can you take to mitigate the problem? 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

Women's network for mid-life wellbeing launches 12 Apr 2026 The support group was set up by a woman who challenged herself to try 50 new things before turning 50. Read more

Incontinence problems leave me 'leaking while competing' 09 Apr 2026 Aimee Oliver's problems began in her 20s following the birth of her first child. Read more

'Doctors thought my endometriosis was IBS' 08 Apr 2026 The charity Endometriosis UK says the average time to receive a diagnosis has risen to nine years and four months. Read more

Women in Northern Ireland welcome introduction of miscarriage leave 07 Apr 2026 Northern Ireland has become the first part of the UK where a woman and her partner are entitled to two weeks of paid leave if they experience a miscarriage at any stage of pregnancy. Read more

AR tech prepares patients for endometriosis surgery 04 Apr 2026 The images are used in consultations to show what happens to the womb, ovaries and fallopian tubes. Read more

Researchers look into island's health benefits 08 Apr 2026 The team aims to find out what it is about the Isle of Wight that makes people feel better. Read more

What is vegan collagen? 07 Apr 2026 What's the latest on Collagen? Read more

Men's group hopes to ease strain on NHS services 03 Apr 2026 "I want to tackle loneliness and we feel like this group can do that," the organisation's founder says. Read more

Pupil art sessions 'bring joy' to hospice 28 Mar 2026 The Hospice in the Weald in Pembury runs the sessions for people with life-limiting conditions. 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

What is the UK Covid inquiry and how does it work? 14 Apr 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 did resident doctors go on strike and how much are they paid? 14 Apr 2026 Resident doctors in England have returned to work after the 15th walkout in a long-running dispute. 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

Should we be using cotton buds to clean our ears? 13 Apr 2026 Greg Foot asks whether we should be using cotton buds to clean our ears. Read more

Why weight-loss jabs work better for some people than others 10 Apr 2026 People who carry variations in two genes linked to appetite and digestion can lose more weight when taking drugs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro to treat obesity, research suggests. Read more

Incontinence problems leave me 'leaking while competing' 09 Apr 2026 Aimee Oliver's problems began in her 20s following the birth of her first child. Read more

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