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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

Hundreds of GP practices lose online services after collapse of tech firm 29 Oct 2026 It will cause huge disruption in some parts of England and Wales, say GP leaders. Read more

Consultant doctors in England to strike next month 26 Oct 2026 Senior doctors to stage 48-hour walkout, beginning on 25 November, in dispute over pay and pensions. Read more

Can you tell ferritin levels from your face? 26 Oct 2026 Some creators are claiming they can spot "ferritin face". Doctors aren't so sure. Read more

Is 'ferritin face' a real thing - and can you really spot low iron from looks? 26 Oct 2026 Videos in which people claim to spot the signs of low iron have attracted millions of views online. Read more

GP says she was forced out of job after raising concerns about gender treatment 23 Oct 2026 The doctor says she faced a brutal investigation after she passed on complaints brought to her by other doctors. Read more

Health minister instructs trusts to pause cuts to Phone First service 06 Nov 2026 The triage line was scrapped in Belfast and was to close in the Northern Trust later this month. Read more

'Such terrible waste' as health trust buildings could cost an extra £20m 04 Nov 2026 The maternity building on the Royal Victoria Hospital site is already tens of millions of pounds over budget. Read more

Rural health board shake-up opposed as locals fight cuts to hospital beds 03 Nov 2026 The plans would see inpatient beds reduced from 146 to either 90 or 60 in the county. Read more

I was told I was too young to have cancer 03 Nov 2026 Beth Jenkins' cancer was initially missed after told she was "too young" to have the disease. Read more

No babies to be born at hospital from end of November 03 Nov 2026 A pregnant woman is to lodge Judicial Review papers to attempt to delay the implementation of the plan. 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

Our business ads were taken down for saying 'pregnancy' on Instagram 16 Oct 2026 Creators say women's health content is getting them shadowbanned on social media. So what's really happening? Read more

Open wounds and eyes that can't close - women warn about cheap bleph eyelid surgery 23 Sep 2026 A concerning number of patients are reporting problems from treatment abroad, say doctors. 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

'The veil of shame around postnatal depression needs to go' 06 Nov 2026 Mums are helping other parents to recognise the signs of postnatal depression and psychosis. Read more

Midwives concerned over possible baby unit closures 05 Nov 2026 The RCM union says possible closures in Norfolk would also affect patients in neighbouring counties. Read more

'It took years to get pain-relieving surgery - I hope a robot means others won't have to wait' 02 Nov 2026 A woman who waited in pain for years for endometriosis surgery praises high-tech bid to end delays. Read more

'I could barely stand up straight with menopause after cancer' 02 Nov 2026 Complex menopause has severe, sudden symptoms and happens due to medical interventions. Read more

At risk in-person postpartum mums' groups saved 01 Nov 2026 The Happy Mums Foundation supports women experiencing postpartum mental health challenges. 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 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

Inside Health 13 Oct 2026 Full body scans, nutritious stockpiles and why strokes are rising in black communities. Read more

Brothers warned health trust days before man's death 05 Nov 2026 Barnaby Spicer died in December 2024, weeks after being discharged from a mental health hospital. Read more

What in the World 05 Nov 2026 And what are the signs your iron is low? Read more

Binet 'embarrassed' by cancelled appointments 03 Nov 2026 Drone disruption, cancelled appointments and the new hospital. Jersey's health minister, Senator Tom Binet, was in the Hot Seat with Alison Moss. Read more

Woman saved by CPR has 'another chance at life' 02 Nov 2026 South West Ambulance Service says immediate action is vital for better patient outcomes. Read more

'I felt ostracised due to cleft lip' 01 Nov 2026 Emily Evans says her cleft lip made her feel "ostracised" growing up, Read more

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