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Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:12:00 GMT
Millions of people still have long Covid, yet a cure still isn't quite within reach.
Ten-year-old Willow among children to benefit from pioneering same-day test to spot infections
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:34:45 GMT
Metagenomics offers a new way of detecting infections in intensive care patients.
UK wasted £10bn on PPE that left NHS staff poorly protected, Covid inquiry finds
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:12:53 GMT
Healthcare staff were unable to properly protect themselves, or those in their care, from dangerous infections, says the latest inquiry report.
Covid inquiry PPE report - key findings
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:45:44 GMT
What went wrong with the government's planning and buying of vital items like gloves and gowns that cost taxpayers billions of pounds.
Our business ads were taken down for saying 'pregnancy' on Instagram
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:41:32 GMT
Creators say women's health content is getting them shadowbanned on social media. So what's really happening?
Resident doctors take strike action over pay
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:45:58 GMT
The BMA said there will "undoubtedly be cancellation of operations, outpatient appointments and elective care" but "patient safety will still be prioritised".
Childhood cancer symptoms can be easily missed - here's what to look out for
Sun, 11 Oct 2026 23:03:45 GMT
Although rare, cancer is the leading cause of death from disease among children under 15 in the UK.
Emotional TV plea for cancer research leads to meeting with PM
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:10:41 GMT
Swimmer Archie Goodburn has been successful in his efforts to improve brain cancer care for patients as the UK government announce new measures.
'People forget we exist': Why older LGBTQ+ people fear losing identity
Sat, 19 Sep 2026 23:18:46 GMT
A report suggests older LGBTQ+ people experience more social isolation than their heterosexual peers.
Consultants and specialist doctors take strike action over pay
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:26:34 GMT
Full emergency cover remained in place and patients were told to attend all scheduled appointments unless advised otherwise.
The fight to say 'vagina' on social media
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:30:37 GMT
The fight to say 'vagina' on social media
Charity 'terrified' closure could leave mums suicidal
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:15:43 GMT
The Happy Mums Foundation supports women experiencing postpartum mental health challenges.
Our business ads were taken down for saying 'pregnancy' on Instagram
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:41:32 GMT
Creators say women's health content is getting them shadowbanned on social media. So what's really happening?
More protein or less? The foods to get you through a heatwave
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:05:56 GMT
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.
What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:27:27 GMT
Some people can carry bacteria in their nose or throat without getting sick, but can spread it to others.
Covid vaccine compensation scheme set for overhaul after Inquiry criticism
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:02:46 GMT
Ministers promise to reform the scheme that provides financial support for those injured or bereaved by vaccines in the UK.
Trans people should use hospital spaces according to biological sex, NHS England says
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:07:26 GMT
New guidance says trans patients should be cared for on single-sex hospital wards or bays that align with their biological sex.
Yes, hang-xiety is a real thing
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:59:16 GMT
Waking up feeling hungover AND anxious? BBC Health's Chloe Hayward explains the science behind hang-xiety.
Teen's death inspires mum's drive for earlier rare cancer diagnosis
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:12:55 GMT
Hannah York hopes new guidance will help doctors spot signs of soft tissue sarcomas sooner.
I'm 12 and I want to try protein powder - should I?
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:35 GMT
We asked experts how safe it is for children and teenagers to take protein supplements.
Calls to improve endometriosis awareness in the workplace
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:50:09 GMT
June says better workplace understanding of the impact of endometriosis might have helped her daughter.
Inside Health
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
How understanding inflammation could transform treatments from cancer to Alzheimer’s.
From the workplace to pop culture - why how we view women's anger is changing
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:40:22 GMT
Studies suggest women are getting angrier, but are they just more open about it?
Cut screen time in classrooms to avoid long-term health issues, clinicians urge
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:35:43 GMT
A group of clinicians warns technology use in English schools is driving a rise in health problems like short-sightedness.
Autism, ADHD and mental health review: What you need to know
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:16:11 GMT
It contains big lessons for the NHS, welfare, education and employment policies. What are the key takeaways?
Who is getting weight loss jags on the NHS in Scotland?
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:02:09 GMT
Fewer than 800 Scots have received jabs for weight loss on the NHS despite them being approved for use three years ago, BBC News has found.
Calls to improve endometriosis awareness in the workplace
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:50:09 GMT
June says better workplace understanding of the impact of endometriosis might have helped her daughter.
UK begins trials of Ebola vaccine developed in just eight weeks
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:00:16 GMT
The UK medicines regulator has given approval for an experimental vaccine to be tested on healthy adults.
School's plan to use toilet chaperones puts pupils at risk, says campaigner
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:04:16 GMT
Some pupils will have to be escorted to the toilet over vandalism and attendance problems.
Same-day test 'saved her life'
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 06:20:33 GMT
The pioneering test offers a new way of detecting infections in intensive care patients.
Covid vaccine compensation scheme set for overhaul after Inquiry criticism
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:02:46 GMT
Ministers promise to reform the scheme that provides financial support for those injured or bereaved by vaccines in the UK.
No money for new emergency department, says minister
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:47:43 GMT
Robbie Butler says a new ED at Altnagelvin hospital in Derry is a priority but he does not have the money to pay for it.
'Like a hangover': Why your partner's snoring could be impacting your health
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:56:18 GMT
Sleeping next to a snorer could be having a negative effect on your health, experts tell the BBC.
Running costs of vaccine damage scheme more than double amount paid to victims
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:45:14 GMT
The cost of administration and medical checks has now topped £83m, according to new figures.
Russian man linked to deadly London hospitals hack arrested
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:31:33 GMT
The 28-year-old detained by German police is accused of being part of the cyber-crime gang that hacked blood-test firm Synnovis in 2024.
Inside Health
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Plus, how much do people really change their habits for a free coffee?
'What terminal cancer has taught me about life'
Sat, 10 Oct 2026 06:16:46 GMT
A Gloucestershire man with terminal cancer shares the life lessons he wishes he'd learned sooner.
Emotional TV plea for cancer research leads to meeting with PM
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:56:25 GMT
Scottish athlete, Archie Goodburn, who was diagnosed with three inoperable brain tumours two years ago, met Andy Burnham after an appeal for more investment into brain cancer research.
I lost my hair to chemo - now my wigs are worn by A-list stars
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:14:20 GMT
Antonia Okonma Shittu's wig business was launched after a shock diagnosis, and she now wants to help other women feel their best.
Doctors vote to take strike action in row over pay
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:08:16 GMT
The British Medical Association is in dispute with Manx Care over "pay erosion since 2008".
Inside Health
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Full body scans, nutritious stockpiles and why strokes are rising in black communities.
Pope pictured for first time since surgery and cancer diagnosis
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:20:37 GMT
The pontiff was diagnosed with lung cancer after having surgery at Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Tuesday.
Which emergency foods should you stock up on?
Mon, 21 Sep 2026 05:22:09 GMT
The BBC's Annabel Rackham shares some dos and don'ts, following government advice in case of food supply chain disruption.
Fund launched to back community wellbeing projects
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:35:58 GMT
The fund aims to attract support from individuals, families, businesses and charitable trusts.
A&E to remain open as doctors' strike called off
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 14:15:17 GMT
Resident doctor strikes are now on pause while they consider a new pay offer form the government.
Why people who have never smoked are getting hooked on vaping
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:49:16 GMT
More than one million people now vape who have never been smokers, according to the ONS.
Hospital doctors to strike as pay dispute continues
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:02:17 GMT
The British Medical Association says hospital doctors in Northern Ireland plan to strike in November.
School's plan to use toilet chaperones puts pupils at risk, says campaigner
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:04:16 GMT
Some pupils will have to be escorted to the toilet over vandalism and attendance problems.
The fight to say 'vagina' on social media
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:30:37 GMT
The fight to say 'vagina' on social media
Hospital doctors to strike as pay dispute continues
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:02:17 GMT
The British Medical Association says hospital doctors in Northern Ireland plan to strike in November.
How to find your perfect pillow - according to an expert
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:45:37 GMT
Dr Chris McCarthy talks through the four considerations you need to make before buying your pillow.
ADHD and autism at risk of over-diagnosis, says government review
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:01:30 GMT
The review, which focuses on younger people, warned there was a risk society was moving from an era of under-diagnosis to over-diagnosis.
New mental health directory launches
Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:09:04 GMT
It provides information about a range of services to support mental health, officials say.
Service increases access to mental health support
Sun, 11 Oct 2026 07:51:12 GMT
The programme covers a range of topics, including managing anxiety and boosting self-esteem.
Open wounds and eyes that can't close - women warn about cheap bleph eyelid surgery
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 05:00:25 GMT
A concerning number of patients are reporting problems from treatment abroad, say doctors.
Starting uni? What to know about the free NHS meningitis B jab in England
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 01:00:09 GMT
It follows the UK's largest and fastest growing meningitis B outbreak to date in Kent earlier this year.
