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Wellbeing 2026: Recovery, JOMO and brain boosting supplements 03 Jan 2026 Wellness is a multi-trillion pound industry which continues to grow - and this year is less about maxing out, more about recovering well. Read more

Hospital flu cases drop as NHS on cold weather alert 02 Jan 2026 NHS bosses say the fall is welcome, but expect freezing temperatures to increase pressure on the health service. Read more

Chickenpox vaccines for young children start across UK 02 Jan 2026 For the first time, children will be offered vaccination on the NHS against the common infection which, in rare cases, can be very serious. Read more

The debate about whether the NHS should use magic mushrooms to treat depression 02 Jan 2026 Many clinical trials to test the use of psychedelic medicines for conditions such as depression have been underway since 2022 - with surprising results Read more

My son was given world's most expensive gene therapy drug - now he can walk 31 Dec 2025 Five-year-old Edward can walk independently, his mum says, and she hopes he will lead a happy life. Read more

Hospitals warned end-of-life care crisis threatening treatment 29 Dec 2025 A rising number of patients in hospitals could affect the level of treatment carried out this winter, a group of regional NHS leaders have been told. Read more

Flu cases falling ahead of Christmas, experts say 24 Dec 2025 UK health agency says drop is encouraging news, but warns flu could still bounce back in new year. Read more

Christmas can be a nightmare for misophonia sufferers like me 24 Dec 2025 Christmas is a difficult time if you suffer from a reduced tolerance to sounds, but there are ways to make it easier. Read more

Flu: How are hospitals in your area affected? 02 Jan 2026 Use our interactive tool to explore the latest flu numbers in your area Read more

What is happening to flu this winter - and should you buy a vaccine? 24 Dec 2025 Flu has come early this year with a new mutated version of the virus circulating. Read more

Toddler finally home from hospital for Christmas 23 Dec 2025 Bertie Melly was in hospital for 18 months after his premature birth in May 2024. Read more

Is it a cold, 'super flu' or Covid? How to tell the difference 15 Dec 2025 How to identify whether you have cold, flu or Covid and how to look after yourself. Read more

Flu wave hits England's busiest A&E - hundreds of patients are arriving a day 11 Dec 2025 The BBC visits Leicester Royal Infirmary to witness first-hand how it's coping with an early surge in cases of winter bugs. Read more

What's really going on with flu this winter? 20 Dec 2025 We've been told we're facing an unprecedented superflu. Is it? Read more

Has flu peaked? What the figures tell us 18 Dec 2025 NHS remains on high alert over flu, health bosses say, but there are signs infections are levelling off. Read more

Private flu vaccine stocks running low as cases rise 11 Dec 2025 Those eligible for a vaccine can access jabs from the NHS, but experts say that people have turned to pharmacies for convenience. Read more

Ambulance demand spikes as flu season worsens 02 Dec 2025 The service says calls increased by 20% in the past week, fuelled by illnesses such as the flu. Read more

Some schools disrupted amid rise in flu cases 09 Dec 2025 Flu is on the rise, but ministers say schools should only close in extreme circumstances. Read more

Flu jabs offered in pub in vaccination drive 01 Dec 2025 Regular pop-up vaccination clinics are available at The Bevy community pub in Brighton. Read more

Hospitals working to get patients home for Christmas after five-day doctor strike 22 Dec 2025 Health experts have warned that the impact of the strike will be felt into the new year "and beyond". Read more

US regulator approves pill form of Wegovy weight-loss drug 23 Dec 2025 Wegovy becomes first pill of its kind to be approved, shifting weight-loss drugs beyond injections. Read more

TikTok removes AI weight loss ads from fake Boots account 23 Dec 2025 The adverts for prescription-only drugs showed healthcare professionals impersonating the British retailer. Read more

Weight-loss jabs: What happens when you stop? 21 Dec 2025 You may have lost the weight you wanted to lose - but now you've stopped the jabs, how easy is it to keep it off? Read more

People fake weight to obtain skinny jabs, says GP 18 Dec 2025 A doctor from Chelmsford calls for more checks to stop the drugs being sold inappropriately online. Read more

Nicotine pouch rise driven by young men - study 17 Dec 2025 Around 7.5% of 16 to 24-year-old-men are using the small sachets that fit under the top lip, research suggests. Read more

Resident doctors in Scotland to go on strike for first time 19 Dec 2025 Their union BMA Scotland has accused the government of reneging on a commitment to restore pay to 2008 levels. Read more

Children with cancer scammed out of millions fundraised for their treatment, BBC finds 16 Dec 2025 Huge amounts appear to have been raised for seriously ill children who never received the money. Read more

Caesarean sections overtake natural vaginal births for the first time 17 Dec 2025 Experts say there is a complex picture behind why more babies are being delivered through surgery. Read more

Online gaming escaped Australia's social media ban - but critics say it's just as addictive 12 Dec 2025 Parents and experts say gaming poses many of the same risks for kids as social media, and want them included. Read more

Why are sperm donors having hundreds of children? 13 Dec 2025 The European sperm market is booming, but is some donors' sperm being used to make too many babies? Read more

Plea after girl, 13, died copying social media trend 12 Dec 2025 Sonia Hopkin says her daughter had been trying to replicate videos she had seen on TikTok. Read more

Streeting confirms public inquiry into NHS trust 11 Dec 2025 The TEWV announcement comes after calls from families of three patients who died by suicide. Read more

Operations and treatments cut back as NHS orders hospitals to save money 12 Dec 2025 Documents seen by BBC show hospitals being ordered to slow down on activity to help balance the books. Read more

Campaigners question ethics of puberty-blocker trial in legal letter to Streeting 11 Dec 2025 Researchers and the UK regulator say the study is going to help improve care for children questioning their gender. Read more

Sperm from donor with cancer-causing gene was used to conceive almost 200 children 10 Dec 2025 Some children have already died and only a minority who inherit the mutation will escape cancer in their lifetimes. Read more

Hungry mothers and dirty wards - maternity care 'much worse' than anticipated, review chief says 09 Dec 2025 An interim report by Baroness Amos finds poor care and dirty wards are blighting England’s maternity services. Read more

'Life being stressful is not an illness' - GPs on mental health over-diagnosis 08 Dec 2025 Hundreds of GPs in England tell the BBC they are also worried about a lack of help for patients. Read more

Partial victory for nurse in NHS trans changing room row 08 Dec 2025 A tribunal said NHS Fife harassed Sandie Peggie but dismissed other claims she made against the health board and a transgender doctor. Read more

Masks to be worn in three hospitals as flu cases surge 09 Dec 2025 Frimley Health NHS Trust is the latest to reintroduce masks as UK hospitals come under strain. 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

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

NHS hours from PPE running out in Covid - Hancock 21 Nov 2024 Former health secretary tells inquiry some healthcare settings did run out - "and it was awful". 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? 02 Jan 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? 11 Dec 2025 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

A facelift at 28? Why young people are turning to plastic surgery 11 Oct 2025 Gone are the days when facelifts were for the ageing wealthy. Now younger people are going under the knife. Read more

Your nose gets colder when you're stressed. These thermal images show the change 12 Oct 2025 Psychologists subjected a BBC reporter to a carefully designed thermal camera stress test. Read more

My eating disorder made me good at lying, says Victoria Beckham 09 Oct 2025 The former Spice Girl's new Netflix documentary has landed - under the shadow of a reported family feud. 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

How many of us will end up being diagnosed with ADHD? 15 Sep 2024 Experts suggest that the number of people with ADHD is actually going to remain steady. Read more

The junior doctors' strikes may be over. But is trouble ahead? 02 Aug 2024 The end of the pay dispute sounded too good to be true. And now some are wondering if it might be. 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

Tackling the gender gap in CPR treatment 29 Dec 2025 Research shows women are 27% less likely than men to receive CPR from bystanders. Read more

Girls 'taught how to get a job but not about women's health' 04 Dec 2025 Young women say they were taught how to open a bank account in school, but not about their own health. Read more

Group supports those with 'lonely condition' 04 Dec 2025 Bethany Lewis, 18, set up the group after her polycystic ovary syndrome diagnosis, in April. Read more

School taught me about bank accounts but not breast exams 04 Dec 2025 Resources will be made available in schools on women's health topics to reduce the gender health gap. Read more

Young women call for better health education 04 Dec 2025 New resources are being designed to improve understanding of common conditions. Read more

Libraries to host community events over winter 27 Nov 2025 The sessions in December and January aim to bring people in Wolverhampton together during the colder months. Read more

'It sounds dramatic but singing class saved my life' 23 Nov 2025 Hundreds of peopling attending singing groups are being taught songs and breathing techniques. Read more

Wellbeing support for terminally-ill islanders 14 Nov 2025 A hospice offers a free programme for those with life-limiting or serious progressive illnesses. Read more

At 21, I was crushed by a stranger's joke about going bald. Then the way I looked at myself changed 01 Nov 2025 There are multiple ways for men to combat hair loss now, but should they have to? Read more

Councils should not cut 'vital' physical activity - former Olympian 23 Oct 2025 The Accounts Commission says the amount councils are spending on culture and leisure services is not keeping up with rising costs. Read more

Inside Health 26 Aug 2025 Cystic fibrosis care, AI in cancer screening & science of run clubs. Read more

Inside Health 19 Aug 2025 Shingles vaccine to reduce dementia risk? Antibiotic resistant gonorrhoea & tech trousers Read more

Inside Health 12 Aug 2025 We investigate the safety of melatonin as a sleep aid, and should you eat your placenta? Read more

Inside Health 05 Aug 2025 We try to figure out why drug deaths are at an all-time high - and what can be done. Read more

Dr Alex shares five ways that running helps your brain 02 Jan 2026 From protecting against ageing to helping you sleep, Dr Alex George lists the benefits of running. Read more

'Having skin cancer while pregnant made me feel so guilty' 31 Dec 2025 Emma Giannuzzi used sunbeds throughout her late teens and was twice diagnosed with melanoma. Read more

What is the ultimate hangover cure? 30 Dec 2025 The Food Chain's Ruth Alexander on what helps - and what doesn't - if you've overindulged. Read more

The Conversation 29 Dec 2025 Two women who've created female-centered fitness communities Read more

Light therapy boxes placed in all NI libraries 26 Dec 2025 Some of the lamps - which are often used for Seasonal Affective Disorder - are available to loan for up to three weeks. Read more

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