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Vaccine breakthrough stops cancer returning in trial 20 Aug 2026 A new jab extended the length of time patients were cancer free, but it is unclear for how long. Read more

'I can't do the things my friends do': Life as a teenage carer 20 Aug 2026 Young carers face huge disadvantages growing up - one teenager explains what life is like. Read more

Weekly type 2 diabetes jab could replace daily injections 20 Aug 2026 Hundreds of thousands of people with type 2 diabetes could get access to a new weekly insulin jab to replace daily injections. Read more

Vapes could lead to health harms in children, doctors warn 20 Aug 2026 A Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health has published a report with concerns vaping is a gateway to smoking Read more

Salmonella outbreak: What we know so far 19 Aug 2026 Hundreds have fallen ill with salmonella infections in an outbreak linked to imported eggs. Read more

Scientists 'stunned' by children's lung recovery in ultra low emission zone 18 Aug 2026 Children's lung capacity caught up with their peers in less polluted areas once a clean air zone came in, a study shows. Read more

One dead and hundreds ill in UK salmonella outbreak 18 Aug 2026 Most of the cases were in England in recent weeks, linked to eating imported eggs, experts believe. Read more

IVF staff accused of misleading UK parents about sperm and egg donors in northern Cyprus 18 Aug 2026 Multiple children are feared to have been conceived using sperm and egg donors which were not the ones selected by the parents. Read more

Did the eclipse damage your eyes? 13 Aug 2026 An eye surgeon says that fewer people have been seeking treatment for eye damage than after the UK's last total solar eclipse in 1999. Read more

Eclipse warning: The key signs you may have damaged your eyes 13 Aug 2026 Symptoms after looking at the sun without eclipse glasses can include blurred vision Read more

Leading doctor rebukes NHS chiefs over transplant failings 13 Aug 2026 NHS Blood and Transplant's medical director says waiting lists for organ operations are unfair but leaders are not solving the issue. Read more

Lucy Davis urges women to check their breasts for cancer - here's how 12 Aug 2026 The actress from The Office TV series says her breast lump was tiny and not a 'lump' as such; rather a kind of hard spot. Read more

Children as young as nine hurt in growing number of e-scooter crashes 11 Aug 2026 Three trauma centres - Liverpool, Manchester and Sheffield - say they have treated nearly 500 casualties under the age of 16. Read more

What's driving men to get penis fillers, despite the risks? 15 Aug 2026 Men who have had the procedure can expect 10-20% more girth for the next six to nine months - but it can go wrong. Read more

I went for a full body MOT and the results came as a shock 08 Aug 2026 The private body scan industry is booming, but is it doing more harm than good? Read more

Obesity rates have doubled in England since 1993 - what's going on? 07 Aug 2026 Around seven million more adults are living with obesity than would have been if obesity rates had stayed the same as 1993. Read more

There's a reason child vaccination rates are falling - and it's not social media 03 Aug 2026 As child immunisation rates fall across the UK, one clinic in west Yorkshire is taking aggressive steps to boost immunisations Read more

What are the 'luteal uglies'? And how they're affecting women 03 Aug 2026 More women than ever are talking about the luteal phase on social media, but how does it actually affect you? 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

More protein or less? The foods to get you through a heatwave 08 Jul 2026 When turning on the oven is a no-no and you're bored of salads, these foods (and drinks) will help to beat the heat. Read more

What does hot weather do to the body? 22 Jun 2026 Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm. Read more

What are UV levels and how can you protect yourself? 22 Jun 2026 Some UV exposure is essential for our wellbeing, but too much is damaging and can cause skin cancer. Read more

Why are women going to London for abortions? 20 Aug 2026 Kate Morgan explains why some Welsh women are travelling to London for abortions. Read more

Lindsay Clancy begged for help before her children's killings, mother-in-law testifies 18 Aug 2026 Lindsay Clancy has admitted killing her daughter and two sons but has pleaded not guilty to murder, saying she was experiencing postpartum psychosis. Read more

Erin survived cancer aged 21 - now it's a race against time for a chance of a baby 18 Aug 2026 Having life-saving cancer treatment at 21 would be hard enough for anyone, but Erin Lavery was told she may never be able to have children too. Read more

'Women from Wales come to my London clinic because of inadequate abortion care' 18 Aug 2026 An obstetrician says he treats women from Wales every other week at an abortion clinic in London. Read more

Why Gen Z women know more about periods than their mums 16 Aug 2026 From PMOS to cycle syncing, young women are teaching their mums about periods. Read more

National Trust expands park by 32 hectares 05 Aug 2026 Former agricultural land is turned into a public park in Plymouth, the National Trust says. Read more

'It can be isolating' - how does heat impact anxiety? 05 Aug 2026 Southampton woman Lauren has health anxiety that gets worse during the hot weather. Read more

Charity using art to help rehabilitate inmates 04 Aug 2026 Inmates say it is "rewarding" to create artwork and sell it online with the help of a charity. Read more

Health service reviews cost almost £188,000 03 Aug 2026 There were 20 independent investigations or reviews between 2021 and 2025. Read more

'You are not alone with endometriosis pain' 20 Jul 2026 Endometriosis wellbeing hubs are being called for by a Medway woman. Read more

Covid inquiry PPE report - key findings 14 Jul 2026 What went wrong with the government's planning and buying of vital items like gloves and gowns that cost taxpayers billions of pounds. Read more

UK wasted £10bn on PPE that left NHS staff poorly protected, Covid inquiry finds 14 Jul 2026 Healthcare staff were unable to properly protect themselves, or those in their care, from dangerous infections, says the latest inquiry report. Read more

UK begins trials of Ebola vaccine developed in just eight weeks 13 Jul 2026 The UK medicines regulator has given approval for an experimental vaccine to be tested on healthy adults. Read more

'World-first' vaccine designed by artificial intelligence 04 Jun 2026 Cambridge scientists say they have, for the first time, tested a vaccine designed by AI. 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

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

Resident doctors cancel strike after new offer from government 13 Jun 2026 The walkout had been due to start at 07:00 BST on Monday and last until Friday. Read more

Inside Health 11 Aug 2026 Plus, how much do people really change their habits for a free coffee? Read more

Inside Health 05 Aug 2026 Millions of people still have long Covid, yet a cure still isn't quite within reach. Read more

Inside Health 28 Jul 2026 How understanding inflammation could transform treatments from cancer to Alzheimer’s. Read more

Inside Health 21 Jul 2026 Also, running during pregnancy and how to recover. Read more

Are eggs safe to eat? Your salmonella questions answered 20 Aug 2026 The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has recently declared a national outbreak of salmonella food poisoning after one person died and hundreds more fell ill with the bug. Read more

Why is postpartum psychosis central in the Lindsay Clancy trial? 20 Aug 2026 Lindsay Clancy's defence argues that Clancy was suffering from postpartum psychosis when she killed her children. She has pleaded not guilty to murder. Read more

Why are women going to London for abortions? 20 Aug 2026 Kate Morgan explains why some Welsh women are travelling to London for abortions. Read more

What supplements do athletes consume every day? 20 Aug 2026 Team GB rower Heidi Long takes BBC Sport through her vitamin and supplement routine. Read more

What is postpartum psychosis and why is it central in the Lindsay Clancy trial? 19 Aug 2026 Clancy is accused of killing her three children in Massachusetts in 2023 and her defence team point to severe postpartum mental illness. Read more

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