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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.
'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.
Why 'sleepmaxxing' could be making your sleep worse
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:41:27 GMT
The things you're doing to make your sleep better could actually be making your sleep worse.
'Ominous signs' of winter pressures as NHS waiting list grows
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:42:56 GMT
NHS winter pressures appear to be building already, with rises in waiting times for planned surgery.
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.
'World-first' vaccine designed by artificial intelligence
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:29:06 GMT
Cambridge scientists say they have, for the first time, tested a vaccine designed by AI.
Harry says he 'slipped into depression' after leaving UK
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:55:41 GMT
The Duke of Sussex says he had an "adrenaline crash" while visiting Vancouver Island to "get some space".
'I was blamed for my baby's death, now NHS needs to change'
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:42:43 GMT
Neil and Katie Russell are working with the hospital where their daughter died on the scheme.
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?
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.
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.
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.
'Some think endometriosis is just a bad period, but it's so much worse'
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:21:02 GMT
Women with endometriosis are suffering financially as well as physically, a new report by MPs warns.
Warning to women amid shortages of some HRT products
Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:01:00 GMT
Two brands of HRT patches, including Estradot transdermal and FemSeven Conti patches, have been affected.
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.
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.
No money for new emergency department, says minister
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:14:16 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.
My contraceptive coil saved my life after it revealed I had cancer
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:05:59 GMT
Caroline Bailey was diagnosed after suffering with "a stabbing pain in the middle of my abdomen".
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.
Inside Health
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:12:00 GMT
Millions of people still have long Covid, yet a cure still isn't quite within reach.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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".
One million UK people who have never smoked are now vaping
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:09:28 GMT
Latest statistics also show, for the second year in a row, more over-16s vape than smoke.
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.
Ten NHS trusts referred over monitoring consent
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:42:35 GMT
Infrared technology is used in patients' bedrooms and can monitor their breathing and pulse.
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.
Do you really need protein powder to build muscle?
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:27:41 GMT
Do you really need protein powder to build muscle?
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.
Why children's hospices are paying to throw away your donations
Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:59:52 GMT
Acorns says it spends about £100,000 a year dealing with donated items that cannot be sold.
Inside Health
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Plus, how much do people really change their habits for a free coffee?
Menstrual fitness: Why some women are 'cycle-syncing' their workouts
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:22:05 GMT
Menstrual cycles are highly individual, making blanket advice found on social media difficult to apply, researchers say.
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.
'I woke from surgery to find it hadn't been done'
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:29:09 GMT
Kelly O'Shea says she's "lost faith" in women's health after paying £20k for treatment she needed.
'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.
1.6 million women struggling with chronic UTIs
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:46:16 GMT
1.6 million women struggling with chronic UTIs
1.6 million women struggling with chronic UTIs
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:46:16 GMT
1.6 million women struggling with chronic UTIs
Fewer than 800 Scots have received jabs for weight loss on NHS, BBC finds
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:17:37 GMT
Only five of Scotland's 14 health boards currently offer the treatment specifically for weight loss, it has emerged.
Inside Health
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
How understanding inflammation could transform treatments from cancer to Alzheimer’s.
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.
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.
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.
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.
My contraceptive coil saved my life after it revealed I had cancer
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:05:59 GMT
Caroline Bailey was diagnosed after suffering with "a stabbing pain in the middle of my abdomen".
'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.
Inside Health
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Full body scans, nutritious stockpiles and why strokes are rising in black communities.
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".
'That nagging feeling of dread': Is 'hang-xiety' a real thing?
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 23:31:52 GMT
For some, a hangover can start an anxious spiral. We spoke to experts about the reasons why.
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.
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.
New global guidelines warn against obesity drugs for children under 10
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:07:54 GMT
Care should focus on healthy eating and exercise, not medicines such as weight-loss injections, says the World Health Organization
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.
