Health
More protein or less? The foods to get you through a heatwave
When turning on the oven is a no-no and you're bored of salads, these foods (and...
How to get through World Cup-induced sleep deprivation
The euphoria from England's dramatic victory over Mexico might not be enough to...
UK begins trials of Ebola vaccine developed in just eight...
The UK medicines regulator has given approval for an experimental vaccine to be...
Why wellness is booming at festivals in the UK
Organisers say they are seeing more demand for wellness events such as yoga and...
We are living fewer years in good health: Is the NHS part...
What is driving the UK's fall in healthy life expectancy?
Covid inquiry PPE report - key findings
What went wrong with the government's planning and buying of vital items like gloves...
UK wasted £10bn on PPE that left NHS staff poorly protected,...
Healthcare staff were unable to properly protect themselves, or those in their care,...
County the place to develop spiritually, says monk
A senior Buddhist monk says Herefordshire has "everything" for a "person to be happy".
'I couldn't leave the house, I worried I'd cheat': The...
Relationship OCD is gaining awareness, but limited data means little is known about...
'Fibroids left me in excruciating pain'
Woman's Hour discusses fibroids and the need for greater knowledge about the pain...
Starting uni? What to know about the free NHS meningitis...
It follows the UK's largest and fastest growing meningitis B outbreak to date in...
I had to stop modelling because I kept passing out from...
Three women describe how endometriosis has affected their careers, as an inquiry...
The hidden cost of the night shift and how to sleep it...
More than three million people in the UK work night shifts, which can greatly impact...
Doctors failed to spot my hidden condition for so long...
Actor Daneka Etchells is performing in a show which reflects her experiences of...
My fitness tracker knew I was pregnant before I did
Ravika is one of hundreds of women who are noticing early pregnancy signs through...
I'll lose my bowel because my pain was dismissed until...
An operation left Donna Davies in constant pain but she only felt believed when...
Rare identical quadruplets born in Australia
The parents of the four naturally conceived girls were taken by "immense surprise"...
Why do we procrastinate?
The cause can be hidden or buried, says Dr Itamar Shatz, a lecturer at Cambridge...
Granny wins care home Happy Hour law change
Anita Le Brun, the face of a campaign to allow for alcohol to be served at care...
'You are not alone with endometriosis pain'
Endometriosis wellbeing hubs are being called for by a Medway woman.
More young women in their 20s are getting type 2 diabetes
England is seeing "a worrying increase" in women in their 20s developing type 2...
Your tips on getting a fussy child to eat, and six recipes...
Want to avoid battles over broccoli and squabbles over spinach? We've asked you...
'If only people knew what a tick could do' - the deadly...
Mammalian meat allergy is a growing problem along Australia's east coast - and it's...
How AI can help with healthcare
Dr Chris and Dr Xand continue their conversation about AI medicine with Dr Emma...
Why Joe Marler turned to cycling
Joe Marler tells BBC Sport's Alex Fletcher about the benefits of cycling.
Removing tax from sanitary products 'pointless'
Jersey's government has spent more than £500,000 on its free period product scheme...
UK humanitarian worker monitored for Ebola in London hospital
The health worker was evacuated to the UK from the DR Congo after being potentially...
'Evidence lacking' for mental health monitoring tech
The Lampard Inquiry hears from experts about Oxevision technology.
Heatwave anxiety can make you feel 'incredibly helpless'...
Extreme heat can take a toll on mental health - and young people and women are among...
'Life-changing' MS drug to help people walk now on NHS...
Fampridine boosts nerve signals to make it easier to walk, with up to 5,000 eligible.
Rise in women in their 20s developing Type 2 diabetes
England is seeing a "worrying increase" in young women in their 20s developing type...
Baby can't access lifesaving treatment
The parents of baby Macs fear he has days to live and say he urgently needs specialist...
Burnham to address social care, youth unemployment and...
A No 10 source says it is an attempt by the prime minister to show he is "hitting...
First person gets new experimental vaccine for Ebola
Ed Hunt, 37 and from the UK, voluteered after seeing news reports of the deadly...
Female veterans support group makes national impact
Chelley Tulloch, a former RAF medic, is one of 48 female veterans to benefit from...
Badenoch says PM must rule out tax rises to fund social...
In a letter to the PM, the Conservative leader offers to work with him on adult...
Excessive social media 'negatively impacts wellbeing'
The World Happiness Reports finds the more time spent on social media the greater...
What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
Some people can carry bacteria in their nose or throat without getting sick, but...
'World-first' vaccine designed by artificial intelligence
Cambridge scientists say they have, for the first time, tested a vaccine designed...
'I forgot what it's like to be outside': Intensive care...
The outdoor ward, at King's College Hospital in London, will monitor how much it...
A&E to remain open as doctors' strike called off
Resident doctor strikes are now on pause while they consider a new pay offer form...
Islanders' lifestyle views could help shape future
The results could help the government plan and deliver services in the future, officials...
Resident doctors cancel strike after new offer from government
The walkout had been due to start at 07:00 BST on Monday and last until Friday.
What is meningitis B and why is a vaccine only being offered...
Only select groups of teenagers and some young people will be eligible for the vaccine....
Swim club calls for more school water safety lessons
From the autumn a new Water Safety Forum is being introduced to primary and secondary...
How can we help our fathers live longer?
One in five men dies before the age of 65 but getting help sooner could save lives.
Many fear the NHS will continue to fail mothers and babies...
Families will continue to be failed unless the NHS makes meaningful changes, BBC's...
Is watching England in the World Cup bad for your health?
Watching football is an emotional rollercoaster - but is it good or bad for your...
Obesity cases rising fastest in young adults
Experts say the cost of living, pandemic and boom in unhealthy food are behind the...
Why women are more affected by hot weather than men
Why are women’s bodies impacted by heat differently to men’s?
Even young and fit urged to skip runs and too many beers...
Cardiac arrests have gone up during very hot weather, and it's not just among the...
Is laughter really the best medicine?
Researchers launch a "Laughter Lab" to explore how laughing can improve wellbeing...
Consultants and specialist doctors take strike action over...
Full emergency cover remained in place and patients were told to attend all scheduled...
Over one million children referred for mental healthcare...
Demand is soaring beyond capacity, meaning children in England wait years for help...
Loved and loathed: The making of India's viral liver doctor
Dr Cyriac Abby Philips has built a large online following, but often clashes with...
Tributes paid to pioneering gynaecological surgeon
Prof Christopher Balogun-Lynch was "pivotal" in the development of Milton Keynes...
Woman found cancer after requesting mammogram at 79
Carol Turansky says it was only discovered after she contacted the breast cancer...
Why is pregnancy sickness drug not easily accessible to...
BBC journalist Linzi Kinghorn finds out why a pregnancy sickness drug is not always...
Catherine completes Three Peaks Challenge to 'explore life...
The Princess of Wales did the endurance event to raise awareness about "holistic...
Government promises to act on maternity care failings which...
An independent inquiry has found "unacceptable racism and discrimination" is affecting...
Resident doctors in England accept pay deal and end strikes
Doctors have been locked in a three-year dispute with the government, resulting...
Resident doctors take strike action over pay
The BMA said there will "undoubtedly be cancellation of operations, outpatient appointments...
Women with PMOS should have yearly NHS checks, says health...
Despite affecting millions of women in the UK, PMOS is still under-diagnosed and...
'Normal birth drive' criticism removed from maternity report,...
Dr Bill Kirkup says he resigned from a government-commissioned review into NHS maternity...
WHO says Hantavirus outbreak linked to ship is over
The World Health Organization's director general says no further cases have been...
Can a 10-second finger workout help keep your brain healthy?
Dr Oscar is back with the latest health headlines.
How to calm an overstimulated mind
Kimberley asks her guest, chartered psychologist Dr Ellie Buckley, why we get sensory...
Doctors vote to take strike action in row over pay
The British Medical Association is in dispute with Manx Care over "pay erosion since...
A mayor in Japan announced her maternity leave - and got...
In the face of criticism, Shoko Kawata, 35, says she loves her job and is proud...
How to walk 30 minutes a day - your tips
From walking the dog before breakfast to getting off the bus a stop early, readers...
German row over plan for workers to need sick note on first...
A doctors' group says it "borders on madness" that patients will have to obtain...
Wegovy weight loss pill now available in UK - here's what...
The once-a-day pill, from the makers of the Wegovy weight-loss jab, can now be bought...
NHS app to use AI to determine which service best for patients
The update will be available to all users in England by April 2028, the health service...
'Lung scan in supermarket car park saved my life'
Sandra Champkins was symptom-free but a CT scan at Banbury's Tesco car park detected...
Stay at home advice questioned and rules too tough - key...
An NHS close to collapse, patients failed and NHS staff put at risk - what you need...
Researchers look into island's health benefits
The team aims to find out what it is about the Isle of Wight that makes people feel...
'Month of worry' over doctor strike surgery delay
The strike further delays Tom Lawson's gastric bypass surgery after a more than...
Hospitals coping well with doctors' strike so far - NHS...
Resident doctors in England – the new name for junior doctors – are taking part...
Why did resident doctors go on strike and how much are...
Resident doctors in England have returned to work after the 15th walkout in a long-running...
Doctors' strikes can have surprising benefits - but are...
Some hospital trusts tell the BBC previous action has seen shorter waits, faster...
'Doctors strikes' and 'paw prints in space'
A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the...
Vaccines a huge success, but public trust must be earned...
Immunisation saved hundreds of thousands of UK lives, but vaccine hesitancy remains...
Wellbeing garden opens to combat isolation
The outdoor area at Yarm Wellness will officially open to the public on Saturday.
Should you really trust health advice from an AI chatbot?
Abi has had very mixed results when asking a chatbot for guidance about her health...
Rollout of Covid vaccines extraordinary feat - inquiry...
Covid vaccines saved hundreds of thousands of lives, but a small minority harmed...
How to check whether you have bowel cancer
What are the main symptoms and causes of bowel cancer, and how can you reduce your...
Bird flu vaccine trial against potential pandemic strain...
The jab targets the H5N1 flu strain which has caused devastating infections in bird...
Mums' choir leader 'baffled' by park fee structure
A postnatal choir leader says professional dog walkers pay less to use the city's...
Calls for Reformer Pilates regulation amid boom
Reformer Pilates businesses in the UK rose nearly ten-fold between 2024 and 2025.
University explores endometriosis and cancer link
The condition affects one in 10 women in the UK and can cause debilitating pain...
Hantavirus survivor says sickness was like 'hell on earth'
Two survivors who caught the hantavirus years earlier told the BBC they both felt...
Hantavirus-hit cruise ship on way to Canary Islands after...
A British man is among three evacuees sent to the Netherlands after displaying symptoms...
Worldwide race to trace passengers from hantavirus-hit...
About 12 countries have so far been linked to the hantavirus outbreak on the MV...
Ethiopian woman's joy at rare quintuplets after 12 years...
The woman, 35, says she was praying for a baby and was "overjoyed" to be "blessed...
French national shows symptoms on return from hantavirus-hit...
Five passengers of the MV Hondius will be quarantined in Paris "until further notice",...
What is hantavirus and how does it spread?
The Andes strain of the virus, which can rarely be passed from person to person,...
Newcastle's Burn on mental health and importance of asking...
Newcastle United Foundation has painted benches in the city's Leazes Park to highlight...
