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Sunbed firms must not downplay cancer risk, says watchdog 12 Nov 2026 The advertising watchdog says they also must not make misleading claims that sunbeds can treat skin conditions or improve mental health. Read more

Senior doctors call off two-day strike planned this month 11 Nov 2026 Consultants in England were due to walk out on 25 November in disputes over pay and working conditions. Read more

Governments 'asleep at the wheel' over social care, says head of review 11 Nov 2026 Baroness Casey criticises variability of services and fees charged to self-funders in England. Read more

Antidepressant escitalopram more effective at preventing relapse, analysis finds 11 Nov 2026 Three pills came top and outperformed Prozac for preventing relapse in a large number of patients. Read more

What's your love language - and does it actually mean anything? 09 Nov 2026 The theory of ‘Love Languages’ has no scientific origin but it's often still mentioned in modern dating. Read more

Tempted by snacks before bed? Here's why - and what you can do about it 06 Nov 2026 There are biological reasons why you may reach for sweet treats before bed, but you can change the habit. Read more

UK doctor infected with Ebola being treated at London hospital 05 Nov 2026 The doctor tested positive in DR Congo, where there is an outbreak. The government says the risk to the public remains low. Read more

Cocaine overtakes heroin as leading cause of drug deaths in England and Wales 04 Nov 2026 The number of deaths linked to cocaine use in England and Wales has nearly quadrupled in a decade. Read more

'Multi-cancer' blood tests coming to some GP surgeries soon 04 Nov 2026 The aim is to detect hard-to-diagnose abdominal cancers, including liver, ovarian and pancreatic cancer, much sooner. Read more

Parents' concerns to trigger urgent checks in A&E 02 Nov 2026 Concerns from staff, parents, carers or the child themselves will trigger an immediate escalation of care. Read more

'My low Vitamin D levels hit me like a truck' 30 Oct 2026 Saskia Reeves-Priestley didn't know she had a Vitamin D deficiency until she suddenly collapsed at work. Read more

Biggest fibre boost could be scraps in your bin, experts say 30 Oct 2026 Chomping on vegtable skins, seeds and stalks could give us vital fibre, say food scientists. Read more

I didn't know I was lacking in vitamin D until I collapsed at work 30 Oct 2026 Doctors are finding vitamin D deficiency is increasingly widespread in the UK, especially in young people. But the symptoms are difficult to spot and can be missed. Read more

I'm burnt out and feel forgotten as a young carer 12 Nov 2026 Min, 16, says people do not always understand her sacrifices and how valuable support is. Read more

Free Sad lamps given out as disorder 'makes it hard to do anything on darker days' 12 Nov 2026 Seasonal Affective Disorder can affect mood, energy and sleep during the winter months. Read more

I saved a stranger's life and my husband's at the same time 12 Nov 2026 Una Brown had always said she would give a kidney to her husband Sean if the time came, and she did so in a roundabout way. Read more

Welsh NHS bosses call for multi-year health funding 11 Nov 2026 Next week Welsh ministers will unveil next year's draft spending plans for all public services. Read more

Deal agreed to end health visitor strike affecting baby appointments 10 Nov 2026 Health visitors are set to return to work next week, ending a nine-month dispute over pay and grading. Read more

Are max strength cold and flu pills worth the money? 12 Nov 2026 Some cold and flu remedies cost 20 times as much as a basic pack of paracetamol or ibuprofen. Read more

What's your love language - and does it actually mean anything? 09 Nov 2026 The theory of ‘Love Languages’ has no scientific origin but it's often still mentioned in modern dating. Read more

The NHS is relying more on charities - and that might be creating problems for patients 05 Nov 2026 Is it symptom a health service at breaking point - or a positive way of involving the public? Read more

'It gives me the ick': Can you cheat on someone with a video game? 19 Oct 2026 Grand Theft Auto VI lets you build and nurture a romantic relationship but some say dates with a fictional character are a step too far. Read more

Why people who have never smoked are getting hooked on vapes 16 Oct 2026 More than one million people now vape who have never been smokers, according to the ONS. Read more

Why a US-funded vaccine trial on babies was cancelled in Guinea-Bissau 05 Nov 2026 The trial was condemned as "unethical" and "neocolonial" because half of the babies would not be given the vaccine. Read more

Yes, hang-xiety is a real thing 09 Oct 2026 Waking up feeling hungover AND anxious? BBC Health's Chloe Hayward explains the science behind hang-xiety. Read more

Which emergency foods should you stock up on? 21 Sep 2026 The BBC's Annabel Rackham shares some dos and don'ts, following government advice in case of food supply chain disruption. Read more

Starting uni? What to know about the free NHS meningitis B jab in England 03 Aug 2026 It follows the UK's largest and fastest growing meningitis B outbreak to date in Kent earlier this year. Read more

What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread? 16 Jul 2026 Some people can carry bacteria in their nose or throat without getting sick, but can spread it to others. Read more

"A mammogram can save your life." 12 Nov 2026 Sophie Law visited The Manor Hospital in Oxford to try out its mammogram scanner. Read more

Women in town hit poor health earlier than average 11 Nov 2026 Luton study reveals age of onset of poor health for women is five years below national average. Read more

Rare cancer discovered after mum underwent hysterectomy 10 Nov 2026 Mum-of-four Donna Marklew, from Coventry, discovered she had cancer after a post-op biopsy. Read more

Psychiatric intensive care unit for women to open 09 Nov 2026 The unit will care for women with serious mental health needs in Kent and Medway. Read more

'My brother died, so I smashed up his TV' 09 Nov 2026 From bereavement to stillbirth, more women are finding release in rage rooms from Bath to Swindon. Read more

New charity uses outdoors to improve mental health 01 Nov 2026 A new charity hopes to use outdoor activities to improve men's mental health on the Isle of Man. Read more

'I was heading for a breakdown, then books saved my life' 31 Oct 2026 Birmingham author Kit de Waal says a chance conversation changed her life after she left home at 16. Read more

Exercise helps woman recover from partying life 26 Oct 2026 Megan Hamon says her life has turned around after struggling with excessive drinking and partying. Read more

Wellbeing support demand for cancer patients grows 25 Oct 2026 Macmillan Cancer Support Jersey publishes its annual report looking back at 2025. Read more

I thought I was dying but it was health anxiety - here's how to recognise the signs 23 Oct 2026 Hollie Sharman shares her experience of health anxiety and a doctor advises on how to manage symptoms. Read more

'Quiet quitting' could be hitting the economy - here's why 03 Nov 2026 Britons have become less engaged with the jobs they do and are less willing to put in extra effort, a report has found. Read more

Second Labour MP suspended over Covid loan repayments 20 Oct 2026 Perran Moon, MP for Camborne and Redruth, voluntarily referred himself for investigation. Read more

Government failings allowed Covid 'to spread like wildfire' in care homes, inquiry finds 20 Oct 2026 The sixth report from Covid inquiry criticises the lack of PPE and the way patients were discharged from hospital. Read more

Covid failings in care homes: What the inquiry says 20 Oct 2026 From the shocking lack of PPE to restrictions on visitors - the key points from the sixth Covid inquiry report. Read more

Covid vaccine compensation scheme set for overhaul after Inquiry criticism 16 Oct 2026 Ministers promise to reform the scheme that provides financial support for those injured or bereaved by vaccines in the UK. Read more

Hospital doctors to strike as pay dispute continues 15 Oct 2026 The British Medical Association says hospital doctors in Northern Ireland plan to strike in November. Read more

Doctors vote to take strike action in row over pay 03 Jul 2026 The British Medical Association is in dispute with Manx Care over "pay erosion since 2008". Read more

Resident doctors take strike action over pay 29 Jun 2026 The BMA said there will "undoubtedly be cancellation of operations, outpatient appointments and elective care" but "patient safety will still be prioritised". Read more

Consultants and specialist doctors take strike action over pay 25 Jun 2026 Full emergency cover remained in place and patients were told to attend all scheduled appointments unless advised otherwise. Read more

A&E to remain open as doctors' strike called off 14 Jun 2026 Resident doctor strikes are now on pause while they consider a new pay offer form the government. Read more

Inside Health 10 Nov 2026 Can robots make surgery better for patients? And is it cost-effective? Read more

Inside Health 03 Nov 2026 Plus, a new study measuring levels of forever chemicals in our blood launches in the UK. Read more

Inside Health 27 Oct 2026 And the barriers queer couples can face in accessing fertility treatment. Read more

Inside Health 20 Oct 2026 Experts warn poor at-home injecting techniques and new drugs mean new health risks. Read more

"A mammogram can save your life." 12 Nov 2026 Sophie Law visited The Manor Hospital in Oxford to try out its mammogram scanner. Read more

Toilets: Are you a squatter or a sitter? 12 Nov 2026 Did you know the average time it takes to pass a bowel movement is shorter if you're squatting rather than sitting? Josie Peters explores why. Read more

Which antidepressants are the most effective? 12 Nov 2026 Antidepressant escitalopram performed best at keeping depression symptoms away in a study involving nearly 10,000 people. But experts say the differences between medications were small. Read more

Tourette syndrome: The life-changing device helping to stop tics 12 Nov 2026 The wrist device, which has been developed by researchers in Nottingham, has been described as "life-changing". Read more

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