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Single vaccine could protect against all coughs, colds and flus, researchers say 19 Feb 2026 A Stanford University team have tested their nasal spray vaccine in animals but still need to do human clinical trials. Read more

Cats may hold clues for human cancer treatment 20 Feb 2026 The household cat could hold the key to understanding certain types of cancer, such as breast cancer. Read more

Sepsis warning after woman's quadruple amputation 20 Feb 2026 Manjit Sangha, from Penn, near Wolverhampton, says her life drastically change in one weekend. Read more

Children injured by NHS can claim damages for lifetime lost earnings, court rules 18 Feb 2026 The decision from the Supreme Court, on the case of a child who sustained a brain injury at birth in 2015, could have significant cost implications for the NHS. Read more

NHS joint ops disrupted amid bone cement supply problems 18 Feb 2026 Around 1,000 operations a week rely on the product as patients are warned delays are inevitable. Read more

Firm assessing Covid vaccine harm replaced after costs spiral to £48m 18 Feb 2026 The figure paid to Crawford & Company Adjusters is eight times the original estimate for the work. Read more

Stop dithering on Brazilian butt lift crackdown, say MPs 18 Feb 2026 A committee of MPs warns tighter restrictions on high-risk cosmetic procedures are needed immediately. Read more

Woman's leg amputated after botched knee op 18 Feb 2026 The patient was the victim of a "life-changing error" when a drill slipped during surgery. Read more

Scotland's supplies of prescription co-codamol limited until June 18 Feb 2026 Some health boards have told people using the painkiller to begin reducing their tablets by one a week. Read more

Death of the sex drive - and the great debate over whether testosterone can help get it back 15 Feb 2026 Can boosting testosterone improve libido, or is much of the attention solely hype, profit, and placebo? Read more

Viral face depuffing tricks - skin experts reveal if they work 17 Feb 2026 We look at three viral hacks to unpick fact from fiction - the effects are often at best, temporary, say experts. Read more

Can a pulse of electricity to the brain make us less selfish? 13 Feb 2026 Scientists have discovered how to make people less selfish - slightly and temporarily - by stimulating two areas of the brain. Read more

'My husband stole £600k for sex and antiques' - drug side effects tearing families apart 13 Feb 2026 Side effects of a common Parkinson’s medications had devastating consequences on one family, BBC hears. Read more

'His loss is massive': Inquests show spread of deadly synthetic drugs 12 Feb 2026 A BBC investigation shows how nitazene deaths have risen and the illegal drug market is changing. Read more

'I racked up £145k of debt' - pharmacists struggling to stay afloat as costs soar 12 Feb 2026 With costs escalating, pharmacies are making a loss on essential items such as aspirin. Read more

Medical neglect contributed to mother's death, inquest finds 12 Feb 2026 A doctor failed to see test results that should have alerted them to Sue Howells's blood clot, an inquest hears. Read more

'Families have lost trust over maternity inquiry' 11 Feb 2026 MPs are calling on the prime minister to intervene over the probe into Leeds maternity services. Read more

Teen had to tell deaf mum her dad might die 11 Feb 2026 NHS staff in Birmingham used Alan Graham's grandchildren to pass on information, an ombudsman finds. Read more

Using AI for medical advice 'dangerous', study finds 10 Feb 2026 Oxford researchers find that using AI to make medical decisions presents a risk to patients. Read more

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

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

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

Health warning over Cape Verde travel after stomach bug deaths 10 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

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

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

Sunbed ads spreading harmful misinformation to young people 11 Feb 2026 Hundreds of TikTok, Instagram and Facebook ads made misleading claims about health benefits, BBC finds. 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

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? 17 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? 12 Feb 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

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

Women calling for greater support with menopause 16 Feb 2026 Women who experienced challenges during the menopause set up businesses to help others. Read more

I was full of shame at being sacked after having endometriosis surgery 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

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

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

Doctor who sold stolen PPE on eBay is struck off register 11 Feb 2026 Dr Attiya Sheikh and her husband Omer Sheikh made almost £8,000 from selling personal protective equipment during the covid pandemic. 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

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

Inside Health 17 Feb 2026 James Gallagher is joined by a panel to explore the side effects of weight loss drugs. Read more

Inside Health 10 Feb 2026 Is NHS dentistry on 'life support'? 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

Does taking Vitamin C help to stop a cold? 20 Feb 2026 The doctors speak to Professor of Immunology, Dan Davis. Read more

5 Live News Specials 18 Feb 2026 That Time of the Month with Naga Munchetty, Dr Nighat Arif and Dr Christine Ekechi Read more

Radio 1’s Life Hacks: Mental Health Special 18 Feb 2026 Greg James and a panel of guests sensitively discuss male mental health and suicide. Read more

'The kindness of people got me to the finish line' 17 Feb 2026 Farmer Sam Stables walks from Herefordshire to London to raise awareness of mental health. Read more

Witness History 17 Feb 2026 In the 1980s, deaths were linked to super-absorbent tampons Read more

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