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Health visitors call for limits on 'impossible' 1,000-family caseloads 20 Apr 2026 BBC analysis shows the number of health visitors in England has almost halved in the last 10 years. 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

Pregnancy vaccine reduces baby hospital admissions for RSV by 80% 17 Apr 2026 A study confirms the vaccine gives excellent protection for babies against life-threatening chest infections. Read more

'I'm the lucky one' - more than one in three young men now live with their parents 17 Apr 2026 Last year, the highest proportion of men aged 20-34 were still living at home since at least 2007 as the rising cost of living takes hold. 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

Mental health support to be offered to people with diabetes in UK first 17 Apr 2026 People with diabetes are twice as likely to have depression, a charity backing tailored support says. Read more

Three young people contract meningitis in Weymouth 17 Apr 2026 Young people are to be offered the MenB vaccine after three cases of meningitis were confirmed. Read more

Lawmakers clash with RFK Jr as he shifts focus away from vaccines 16 Apr 2026 During a three-hour hearing, the US health secretary tried to focus on chronic disease while being pressed on vaccines. Read more

Breakthrough £90,000 Alzheimer's drugs unlikely to benefit patients, report suggests 16 Apr 2026 A major review has provoked a backlash after concluding the medicines provide too little benefit to be noticed. 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

Senior midwife appointed to maternity inquiry 15 Apr 2026 Senior midwife Donna Ockenden will review maternity services in Sussex after a campaign by families. Read more

Redesigned ball could reduce heading impact - scientists 20 Apr 2026 Scientists believe footballs could be designed to reduce the impact of heading after new research discovered the action caused a previously unreported pressure wave energy transfer to the brain. Read more

Don't feel like exercising? Maybe it's the wrong time of day for you 14 Apr 2026 Time your workout to your body clock, health researchers advise based on latest evidence. Read more

I feared my son had a brain tumour but he'd been poisoned with vitamin D 16 Apr 2026 Investigations found Roo had been accidentally poisoned with a dose of vitamin D prescribed for growing pains. Read more

NHS tracker - are hospital waiting times improving near you? 16 Apr 2026 Use our interactive tracker to see if treatment waits are getting better at your local hospital. Read more

'I'm not being listened to' - new health plan launched as women say they are still ignored 15 Apr 2026 New plans to improve healthcare for women and girls have been set out, but will they change anything? Read more

A cold could kill my daughter - hospital visits feel like a death sentence 15 Apr 2026 Rebecca Quayle, who has terminal cancer, has had to wait in A&E with people coughing and taking Covid tests. 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

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

'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

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

What does hot weather do to the body? 07 Apr 2026 Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm. 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

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

Caffeine pouch craze: A teenage trend troubling some 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

'My lonely start to adulthood with endometriosis' 20 Apr 2026 Evie Solomon has started a support group for women due to her experience while being diagnosed. Read more

Podcaster advocating for endometriosis awareness 17 Apr 2026 Alexandra Morris said women can be dismissed by doctors when describing symptoms of endometriosis. Read more

Trans woman leaves role with women's health charity 17 Apr 2026 Steph Richards' endometriosis charity work was criticised by former Home Secretary Suella Braverman. Read more

'I'm not being listened to' - new health plan launched as women say they are still ignored 15 Apr 2026 New plans to improve healthcare for women and girls have been set out, but will they change anything? 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

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

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

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

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

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

Why is walking in the rain good for your mental health? 17 Apr 2026 Why is walking in the rain good for your mental health? Read more

World Cup winner Kildunne reveals body dysmorphia struggle 17 Apr 2026 England rugby star Ellie Kildunne says she slipped into disordered eating and unhealthy weight loss during Covid. Read more

'Men should discuss their feelings more' 17 Apr 2026 Men should discuss their feelings more Read more

Poetry, rhyme and rhythm saved my life 17 Apr 2026 People with diabetes are twice as likely to have depression, a charity backing tailored support says. Read more

The Food Chain 15 Apr 2026 So you think you eat enough fibre? You probably don't. Here's what to do about it. Read more

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