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Erin survived cancer aged 21 - now it's a race against time for a chance of a baby
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:33:55 GMT
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.
There's a reason child vaccination rates are falling - and it's not social media
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 23:10:05 GMT
As child immunisation rates fall across the UK, one clinic in west Yorkshire is taking aggressive steps to boost immunisations
Are eggs safe to eat? Your salmonella questions answered
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:47:38 GMT
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.
Lucy Davis urges women to check their breasts for cancer - here's how
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:16:37 GMT
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.
National Trust expands park by 32 hectares
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:08:28 GMT
Former agricultural land is turned into a public park in Plymouth, the National Trust says.
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.
Leading doctor rebukes NHS chiefs over transplant failings
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 01:03:15 GMT
NHS Blood and Transplant's medical director says waiting lists for organ operations are unfair but leaders are not solving the issue.
Why is postpartum psychosis central in the Lindsay Clancy trial?
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT
Lindsay Clancy's defence argues that Clancy was suffering from postpartum psychosis when she killed her children. She has pleaded not guilty to murder.
Vapes could lead to health harms in children, doctors warn
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:35:22 GMT
A Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health has published a report with concerns vaping is a gateway to smoking
Charity using art to help rehabilitate inmates
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:05:41 GMT
Inmates say it is "rewarding" to create artwork and sell it online with the help of a charity.
Why Gen Z women know more about periods than their mums
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 06:12:31 GMT
From PMOS to cycle syncing, young women are teaching their mums about periods.
Lindsay Clancy begged for help before her children's killings, mother-in-law testifies
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:54:46 GMT
Lindsay Clancy has admitted killing her daughter and two sons but has pleaded not guilty to murder, saying she was experiencing postpartum psychosis.
What's driving men to get penis fillers, despite the risks?
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 23:42:33 GMT
Men who have had the procedure can expect 10-20% more girth for the next six to nine months - but it can go wrong.
Why are women going to London for abortions?
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:01:56 GMT
Kate Morgan explains why some Welsh women are travelling to London for abortions.
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.
Obesity rates have doubled in England since 1993 - what's going on?
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:38:46 GMT
Around seven million more adults are living with obesity than would have been if obesity rates had stayed the same as 1993.
Inside Health
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
How understanding inflammation could transform treatments from cancer to Alzheimer’s.
Did the eclipse damage your eyes?
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:39:18 GMT
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.
'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.
Wellness habits you can start now - at no (or little) cost
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:23:55 GMT
Living a healthy life doesn't have to just be about pricey studio classes and luxury retreats.
Salmonella outbreak: What we know so far
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:43:56 GMT
Hundreds have fallen ill with salmonella infections in an outbreak linked to imported eggs.
Children as young as nine hurt in growing number of e-scooter crashes
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 23:31:02 GMT
Three trauma centres - Liverpool, Manchester and Sheffield - say they have treated nearly 500 casualties under the age of 16.
What are the 'luteal uglies'? And how they're affecting women
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:57:22 GMT
More women than ever are talking about the luteal phase on social media, but how does it actually affect you?
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.
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".
'It can be isolating' - how does heat impact anxiety?
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:04:28 GMT
Southampton woman Lauren has health anxiety that gets worse during the hot weather.
Weekly type 2 diabetes jab could replace daily injections
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:39:40 GMT
Hundreds of thousands of people with type 2 diabetes could get access to a new weekly insulin jab to replace daily injections.
What are UV levels and how can you protect yourself?
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:43:26 GMT
Some UV exposure is essential for our wellbeing, but too much is damaging and can cause skin cancer.
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.
What does hot weather do to the body?
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:48:18 GMT
Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm.
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.
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".
I went for a full body MOT and the results came as a shock
Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:49:48 GMT
The private body scan industry is booming, but is it doing more harm than good?
Scientists 'stunned' by children's lung recovery in ultra low emission zone
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:53:24 GMT
Children's lung capacity caught up with their peers in less polluted areas once a clean air zone came in, a study shows.
Resident doctors cancel strike after new offer from government
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 20:46:11 GMT
The walkout had been due to start at 07:00 BST on Monday and last until Friday.
'Women from Wales come to my London clinic because of inadequate abortion care'
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:05:32 GMT
An obstetrician says he treats women from Wales every other week at an abortion clinic in London.
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.
'I can't do the things my friends do': Life as a teenage carer
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:49:25 GMT
Young carers face huge disadvantages growing up - one teenager explains what life is like.
Vaccine breakthrough stops cancer returning in trial
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:10:33 GMT
A new jab extended the length of time patients were cancer free, but it is unclear for how long.
IVF staff accused of misleading UK parents about sperm and egg donors in northern Cyprus
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:07:37 GMT
Multiple children are feared to have been conceived using sperm and egg donors which were not the ones selected by the parents.
Bird flu vaccine trial against potential pandemic strain begins
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:00:08 GMT
The jab targets the H5N1 flu strain which has caused devastating infections in bird populations worldwide, but has yet to spread between humans.
One dead and hundreds ill in UK salmonella outbreak
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:52:12 GMT
Most of the cases were in England in recent weeks, linked to eating imported eggs, experts believe.
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 supplements do athletes consume every day?
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:19:37 GMT
Team GB rower Heidi Long takes BBC Sport through her vitamin and supplement routine.
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.
Inside Health
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Also, running during pregnancy and how to recover.
What is postpartum psychosis and why is it central in the Lindsay Clancy trial?
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:42:42 GMT
Clancy is accused of killing her three children in Massachusetts in 2023 and her defence team point to severe postpartum mental illness.
Inside Health
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Plus, how much do people really change their habits for a free coffee?
Eclipse warning: The key signs you may have damaged your eyes
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:57:28 GMT
Symptoms after looking at the sun without eclipse glasses can include blurred vision
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.
Why are women going to London for abortions?
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:01:56 GMT
Kate Morgan explains why some Welsh women are travelling to London for abortions.
Health service reviews cost almost £188,000
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:14:37 GMT
There were 20 independent investigations or reviews between 2021 and 2025.
