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Assisted dying bill runs out of time but supporters vow to try again 24 Apr 2026 The proposed legislation was supported by MPs but has not cleared its stages in the Lords. Read more

UK Biobank health data listed for sale in China, government confirms 23 Apr 2026 The government said medical data of 500,000 people was affected but no personally identifiable information had been made available. Read more

'My baby scratches and scratches': Families say their homes are making their children sick 23 Apr 2026 A cross-party report has called for safer conditions for the record number of families living in temporary accommodation. Read more

Girl, 6, has sight restored through gene therapy 23 Apr 2026 Saffie's mum says Luxturna therapy at Great Ormond Street has been like "someone waved a magic wand". Read more

Trump administration reclassifies cannabis as less dangerous 23 Apr 2026 Medical marijuana was moved into a lower category of drugs in order to increase research and access. Read more

Your pint could come with a surprising health benefit 22 Apr 2026 Beer provides "substantial levels" of vitamin B6 into your diet, according to new research. Read more

High Street mini-marts selling cocaine, cannabis and prescription drugs, BBC secret filming reveals 23 Apr 2026 Across the UK, shopfronts are being exploited by criminal gangs pushing illegal drugs, experts say. Read more

Senior Lucy Letby hospital boss arrested 23 Apr 2026 The arrest was made as part of a wider investigation into leadership at the Countess of Chester Hospital. Read more

I'm on six different NHS waiting lists - it's taking over my life 23 Apr 2026 Amy-Jane Davies is one of 687,958 waiting for any type of NHS treatment in Wales. Read more

'Toxic culture' at NHS trust left staff suicidal 23 Apr 2026 A&E manager Sam Carter was under investigation by the Portsmouth trust when she took her own life. Read more

'I gave up my job due to the stress of my child's food allergies' 23 Apr 2026 The former lawyer says she "didn't trust anyone" with her five-year-old's allergies so gave up work. Read more

Why can't newly qualified midwives get jobs? 23 Apr 2026 Some midwives are working as receptionists but the government says it has invested in maternity jobs. Read more

Smoking ban for people born after 2008 in the UK agreed 21 Apr 2026 The "landmark" legislation aims to stop anyone born after 1 January 2009 from taking up smoking to create a smoke-free generation. Read more

Breast cancer type study 'critically under-funded' 22 Apr 2026 Two women from Barnard Castle and Guisborough say lobular breast cancer needs further research. Read more

Hay fever misery does last longer - here is how to cope 22 Apr 2026 Symptoms are lasting for up to two weeks longer than in the 1990s, according to a major report - so what can you do about the pollen bomb? 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

Rogue sperm donor who says he's fathered 180 children won't be on child's birth certificate 21 Apr 2026 The child's mother and her partner say they never wanted Robert Albon to play any part in the child's life. Read more

Should you really trust health advice from an AI chatbot? 18 Apr 2026 Abi has had very mixed results when asking a chatbot for guidance about her health issues. Read more

'I'm the lucky one' - more than one in three young men now live with their parents 17 Apr 2026 Last year, the highest proportion of men aged 20-34 were still living at home since at least 2007 as the rising cost of living takes hold. Read more

'Why is the NHS funding students if it can't give them jobs?' Anger over recruitment freeze 21 Apr 2026 Dozens of midwifery, physiotherapy and nursing students contact BBC over fears they won't get jobs. Read more

Mental health support to be offered to people with diabetes in UK first 17 Apr 2026 People with diabetes are twice as likely to have depression, a charity backing tailored support says. Read more

Three young people contract meningitis in Weymouth 17 Apr 2026 Young people are to be offered the MenB vaccine after three cases of meningitis were confirmed. Read more

Lawmakers clash with RFK Jr as he shifts focus away from vaccines 16 Apr 2026 During a three-hour hearing, the US health secretary tried to focus on chronic disease while being pressed on vaccines. Read more

Breakthrough £90,000 Alzheimer's drugs unlikely to benefit patients, report suggests 16 Apr 2026 A major review has provoked a backlash after concluding the medicines provide too little benefit to be noticed. Read more

What is the UK Covid inquiry and how does it work? 16 Apr 2026 The fourth report from the inquiry into the pandemic said the vaccine roll-out was an "extraordinary feat". Read more

Senior midwife appointed to maternity inquiry 15 Apr 2026 Senior midwife Donna Ockenden will review maternity services in Sussex after a campaign by families. Read more

Redesigned ball could reduce heading impact - scientists 20 Apr 2026 Scientists believe footballs could be designed to reduce the impact of heading after new research discovered the action caused a previously unreported pressure wave energy transfer to the brain. Read more

Should you really trust health advice from an AI chatbot? 18 Apr 2026 Abi has had very mixed results when asking a chatbot for guidance about her health issues. Read more

Why did resident doctors go on strike and how much are they paid? 14 Apr 2026 Resident doctors in England have returned to work after the 15th walkout in a long-running dispute. Read more

Hundreds contact BBC about mystery skin condition 'hell' - but doctors can't agree it exists 10 Apr 2026 Some think it's a severe case of eczema. Others say it's a condition called TSW. But doctors are stuck in a dilemma. Read more

What to do if you think someone has heat exhaustion or heatstroke 07 Apr 2026 Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather. Read more

What does hot weather do to the body? 07 Apr 2026 Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm. Read more

What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread? 24 Mar 2026 Two people have died following an "unpredecented" outbreak of meningitis in Kent. 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

Caffeine pouch craze: A teenage trend troubling some 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

What NHS challenges does the election winner face? 24 Apr 2026 There are currently 687,958 people waiting for any type of NHS treatment in Wales. Read more

I'm on six different NHS waiting lists - it's taking over my life 23 Apr 2026 Amy-Jane Davies is one of 687,958 waiting for any type of NHS treatment in Wales. Read more

'Adenomyosis ruined my life' 23 Apr 2026 Rachel Moore is raising awareness for adenomyosis a womb disease which she said has ruined her life. Read more

Maternity boss 'confident' as unit reopens 21 Apr 2026 Staff say they have addressed concerns over staffing, equipment and learning from serious incidents. Read more

'My lonely start to adulthood with endometriosis' 20 Apr 2026 Evie Solomon has started a support group for women due to her experience while being diagnosed. Read more

Wellbeing garden opens to combat isolation 16 Apr 2026 The outdoor area at Yarm Wellness will officially open to the public on Saturday. Read more

Researchers look into island's health benefits 08 Apr 2026 The team aims to find out what it is about the Isle of Wight that makes people feel better. Read more

What is vegan collagen? 07 Apr 2026 What's the latest on Collagen? Read more

Men's group hopes to ease strain on NHS services 03 Apr 2026 "I want to tackle loneliness and we feel like this group can do that," the organisation's founder says. Read more

Pupil art sessions 'bring joy' to hospice 28 Mar 2026 The Hospice in the Weald in Pembury runs the sessions for people with life-limiting conditions. 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

Rollout of Covid vaccines extraordinary feat - inquiry report 16 Apr 2026 Covid vaccines saved hundreds of thousands of lives, but a small minority harmed need better support, says report. Read more

Vaccines a huge success, but public trust must be earned - key findings from Covid report 16 Apr 2026 Immunisation saved hundreds of thousands of UK lives, but vaccine hesitancy remains an issue. Read more

What is the UK Covid inquiry and how does it work? 16 Apr 2026 The fourth report from the inquiry into the pandemic said the vaccine roll-out was an "extraordinary feat". Read more

Stay at home advice questioned and rules too tough - key findings from Covid report 19 Mar 2026 An NHS close to collapse, patients failed and NHS staff put at risk - what you need to know. Read more

Why did resident doctors go on strike and how much are they paid? 14 Apr 2026 Resident doctors in England have returned to work after the 15th walkout in a long-running dispute. Read more

Doctors' strikes can have surprising benefits - but are they sustainable? 13 Apr 2026 Some hospital trusts tell the BBC previous action has seen shorter waits, faster decisions and calmer corridors. Read more

'Doctors strikes' and 'paw prints in space' 12 Apr 2026 A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England. Read more

'Month of worry' over doctor strike surgery delay 08 Apr 2026 The strike further delays Tom Lawson's gastric bypass surgery after a more than three-year wait. Read more

Hospitals coping well with doctors' strike so far - NHS boss 08 Apr 2026 Resident doctors in England – the new name for junior doctors – are taking part in their 15th walkout in a long-running pay dispute. Read more

Inside Health 31 Mar 2026 James Gallagher finds out how a hot flush feels - and delves into a new treatment. Read more

Inside Health 24 Mar 2026 James Gallagher is joined by experts to answer key questions on the meningitis outbreak. Read more

Inside Health 17 Mar 2026 James Gallagher examines the outbreak of bacterial meningitis in Kent. Read more

Inside Health 10 Mar 2026 James visits Hackney, which has one of the lowest vaccination rates in the country. Read more

'I used delivery apps to hide the shame of alcoholism' 24 Apr 2026 Hattie Underwood is a recovered alcoholic and she told 5 Live’s Naga Munchetty how she used delivery apps to "anonymise" her alcohol consumption. Read more

What NHS challenges does the election winner face? 24 Apr 2026 There are currently 687,958 people waiting for any type of NHS treatment in Wales. Read more

The surprising health benefit that could be in your pint 23 Apr 2026 Drinking the odd pint of beer can provide "substantial levels" of an essential brain-boosting vitamin in your diet, according to new research in a respected journal. Read more

Asbestos toy warnings 23 Apr 2026 Asbestos toy warnings Read more

Biobank: UK health data of 500,000 people for sale in China 23 Apr 2026 The data of hundreds of thousands of people who participated in the UK's health data project was for sale on the website Alibaba. Read more

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