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How are countries responding to hantavirus? 11 May 2026 The UK, US and EU are asking all citizens returning home from the virus-hit MV Hondius to self-isolate for about six weeks. Read more

UK alcohol deaths fall for first time since Covid pandemic 11 May 2026 Experts say the “modest reduction” is “not cause for complacency”, with calls to redouble efforts to slash deaths further. Read more

How worried should we be about hantavirus? 11 May 2026 Passengers potentially exposed to hantavirus are being repatriated, so what is the risk to the wider public? Read more

French national shows symptoms on return from hantavirus-hit ship 11 May 2026 Five passengers of the MV Hondius will be quarantined in Paris "until further notice", France's prime minister says. Read more

What is hantavirus and how does it spread? 10 May 2026 The Andes strain of the virus, which can rarely be passed from person to person, has been found among passengers of a cruise ship. Read more

Ethiopian woman's joy at rare quintuplets after 12 years trying for a baby 08 May 2026 The woman, 35, says she was praying for a baby and was "overjoyed" to be "blessed with five at once". Read more

Hantavirus-hit cruise ship on way to Canary Islands after three evacuated 07 May 2026 A British man is among three evacuees sent to the Netherlands after displaying symptoms while aboard the MV Hondius. Read more

Cruise passengers tell of life on board stranded ship after hantavirus outbreak 06 May 2026 While passengers onboard the MV Hondius say the situation is calm, they face days at sea as officials warn the disease may have spread. Read more

Hantavirus strain that spreads between humans found in cruise ship passengers 06 May 2026 South Africa's health ministry said the Andes strain of the virus was found in two confirmed cases linked to the outbreak. Read more

Hantavirus may have spread between passengers on cruise ship, WHO says 05 May 2026 Two cases of the virus, which rarely spreads between humans, have been confirmed on the ship, and three people have died. Read more

NHS cancer jab could save patients hours in hospital 03 May 2026 Thousands of patients will be offered a new injectable form of an immunotherapy drug that takes minutes. Read more

What death doulas can teach us about dying 02 May 2026 Death doulas or soul midwives have increased in popularity in recent years. What do they do? Read more

The struggle to get hold of medication in England is set to get worse 01 May 2026 People living with conditions include heart problems, stroke risks, eye infections and bipolar are unable to get hold of the drugs they rely on. Read more

Hantavirus survivor says sickness was like 'hell on earth' 07 May 2026 Two survivors who caught the hantavirus years earlier told the BBC they both felt lucky to be alive. Read more

Should you really trust health advice from an AI chatbot? 18 Apr 2026 Abi has had very mixed results when asking a chatbot for guidance about her health issues. 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

Hundreds contact BBC about mystery skin condition 'hell' - but doctors can't agree it exists 10 Apr 2026 Some think it's a severe case of eczema. Others say it's a condition called TSW. But doctors are stuck in a dilemma. Read more

What to do if you think someone has heat exhaustion or heatstroke 07 Apr 2026 Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather. Read more

How is Keir Starmer getting on with his pledges to deliver change? 11 May 2026 At the end of 2024, Keir Starmer announced key government targets including on NHS waiting lists and building new homes, how is he getting on? Read more

Worldwide race to trace passengers from hantavirus-hit cruise ship 08 May 2026 About 12 countries have so far been linked to the hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius, as the UN health agency confirms at least five cases. Read more

How to check whether you have bowel cancer 29 Apr 2026 What are the main symptoms and causes of bowel cancer, and how can you reduce your risk of getting it? 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

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

'We have to respond to women's health needs more easily' 11 May 2026 Groups in Liverpool are trying to remedy the historical under-resourcing of women's healthcare. Read more

University explores endometriosis and cancer link 08 May 2026 The condition affects one in 10 women in the UK and can cause debilitating pain and infertility. Read more

Mother and baby mental health unit to go ahead 30 Apr 2026 Mike Nesbitt says Northern Ireland's first regional mother and baby unit in should open within the next three years. Read more

Sophie Raworth: 'I hope I can still run in my 80s' 30 Apr 2026 Sophie Raworth talks about the need for exercise as we get older. Read more

Women can wait years for an endometriosis diagnosis. New tech could change that 30 Apr 2026 A new scan technique could spot areas of endometriosis missed by conventional scans, scientists say. 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

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

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 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

Concern 'dangerous' performance enhancers are being sold online 11 May 2026 UK Anti-Doping have published research into SARMs being sold on social media platforms. The survey found a third of people aged 16-25 see ads for SARMs every week. Read more

Newcastle's Burn on mental health and importance of asking for help 11 May 2026 Newcastle United Foundation has painted benches in the city's Leazes Park to highlight mental health and encourage fans to talk to each other. Defender Dan Burn spoke to BBC Sport about the work being done and how important it is to "check in". Read more

The Global Story 08 May 2026 When conversation drifted into fantasy, one man grabbed a hammer and prepared for war. Read more

Hantavirus: Your questions answered 07 May 2026 Lucy Woodham answers your questions on the outbreak of hantavirus on board a cruise ship Read more

Hantavirus: WHO chief says public health risk is low 07 May 2026 The origin of the outbreak is still unknown, with the World Health Organisation saying investigations are "still under way". Read more

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