Health
The English neighbourhood that claims to hold the secret...
With public satisfaction in the NHS just 21%, one area has a plan to shake up its...
Watch: Are weight-loss jabs worth the side effects?
Rebecca ordered the jab online, but now says she is considering not using it after...
Greater awareness behind ADHD surge, study suggests
Study found ADHD is not becoming more common, despite a surge in people being diagnosed.
Women warned weight-loss jabs may affect the pill
Women should use the most effective contraception to avoid pregnancy while taking...
Measles holiday warning as cases rise in Europe
As the summer holiday season gets going, families are being warned of measles outbreaks...
Why food firms are scrambling to cut down on ingredients
Food firms are marketing ranges with fewer ingredients, but are they healthier?
We always joked dad looked nothing like his parents - then...
Matthew's father died late last year - before learning the truth about his family...
NHS calls for 200,000 new blood donors as supplies run...
The health service issued an "amber alert" last year and stocks remain low ever...
Doctors trialling 'poo pills' to flush out dangerous superbugs
Can a dose of good bacteria clear superbugs from their hiding place in the bowels?
Nurses to vote on pay deal as potential strike looms
The ballot is being billed by representatives as the biggest single vote by the...
'I'm going to outlive our child, there are no words'
Jack is one of only 16 children in the world with a genetic condition so rare it...
Streeting urges doctors to vote no in strike ballot
Resident doctors unhappy with 5.4% pay rise with union warning strikes in England...
NHS Scotland waits of more than two years on the rise
New figures show waiting lists have an growing number of two-year waits for appointments...
Hopes of parenthood crushed after IVF embryos destroyed...
Couples in Gaza using IVF to help them conceive “left with nothing” after 4,000...
'My life was saved by a stranger on the other side of the...
An Australian man meets his stem-cell donor for the first time after travelling...
Cash to isolate 'would have cut Covid deaths'
Baroness Dido Harding tells Covid inquiry Rishi Sunak blocked higher support payments.
How 'laughing gas' became a deadly - but legal - American...
Nitrous oxide overdoses have increased in the US, but the substance is still legal...
New nature health scheme aims to boost well-being
The RSPB, which helped draw up the scheme, says it has been a success in other parts...
'I'm tackling my diabetes risk for my grandson'
NHS Sussex urges people to take action as Type 2 diabetes cases rise across the...
Why are disposable vapes being banned and how harmful is...
It will be illegal to sell or supply disposable vapes from 1 June 2025.
The Covid Inquiry Podcast: 'I wasn't the decision maker'
The Inquiry hears from the lead of the test and trace unit
People say cola and fries are helping their migraines -...
Migraines are one of the most complex neurological disorders. What is the science...
Disposable vape ban begins - but will it have an impact?
Retailers will no longer be able to sell single-use vapes as new laws come into...
Pharmacists warn drug shortage affecting cancer patients
Some patients are skipping meals due to a shortage of Creon, says a pharmacy association.
Exercise improves colon cancer survival, major study shows
Risk of dying was cut by a third after colon cancer patients dialled up exercise...
Manslaughter case launched into Nottingham baby deaths
A corporate manslaughter investigation has been opened by police as a major review...
'I had to leave my baby and felt like a prisoner in hospital'
Mothers with serious mental health problems are separated from their babies in Northern...
Syphilis and drug-resistant gonorrhoea increasing
Experts say the gonorrhoea figures are a worry. although the actual number of drug-resistant...
Police investigate heart deaths at NHS hospital
Patients who died at Castle Hill Hospital near Hull may have suffered avoidable...
Abortion laws are Victorian era, says grieving mum
Elen Hughes, who lost her son Danial at 37-and-a-half weeks, says police guidance...
Government has no clear plan for NHS England abolition,...
Cross-party group of MPs say move is causing uncertainty at time when NHS is under...
Nature festival launched at national Park
Events included wildlife walks, art sessions and the chance to meet an Exmoor pony.
For, against, undecided: Three GPs give their views on...
GPs from different areas of England tell us how they feel about plans to legalise...
Helping on the farm reaps mental health benefits
Farm Care has "seen an impact" on youngsters' mental health on east Surrey farms.
Can AI therapists really be an alternative to human help?
With NHS mental health waitlists at record highs, are chatbots a possible solution?
'We can't stay silent over endometriosis struggle'
Roya Rasouli, 27, promised herself on her hospital bed to share her story and is...
Infected blood victims call for faster compensation
Diana Johnson MP, who has campaigned with victims, tells BBC slow progress is "disappointing".
World-first gonorrhoea vaccine launched by NHS England...
The treatment will be offered to those most at risk from August after a record number...
West Nile virus detected in UK mosquitoes for first time
A UK Health Security Agency spokesperson said the risk to the general public is...
MP considered bladder removal over chronic UTI
Stoke-on-Trent South MP Allison Gardner says at one point she considered having...
'This group will really benefit a lot of men'
Jake Devline-Reed says it will provide a "safe space" for those that need it.
Women with dense breasts should have extra NHS cancer scans,...
Additional scans better tailored to spotting cancer in dense breasts could treble...
Scientists propose novel way of treating mosquitoes for...
Normally the insects are targeted with insecticide, but US researchers say anti-malaria...
Horse charity calls on NHS to fund equine services
Horses for Wellbeing says the funding would see children get help before they "hit...
Cross-sex hormones for under 18s could be restricted or...
The government is "actively reviewing" private prescriptions of cross-sex hormones...
The surprising benefits of breathing through your nose
By the age of 30, each one of us will have taken around 250 million breaths. But...
Johnson wanted tighter Covid rules, inquiry hears
In his diaries, Lord Vallance wrote that ex-PM thought rules were not ruthless enough.
Patients from Nottingham killer's NHS trust carried out...
Two men under the care of the same NHS trust as Valdo Calocane carried out stabbings...
Doctors threaten strike action after 4% pay offer
The British Medical Association, which represents doctors, said the increase was...
'My health condition makes me scared to get pregnant'
Pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder is treated by the contraceptive pill - putting...
'I don't know what we'll do' - Vapers panic-buy ahead of...
Some disposable vape users say they are stockpiling, worried about what they will...
Women scared to get pregnant due to overlooked disorder
Marianne has pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder, a condition which affects as many...
Mental health A&E centres to open across England
The plans would allow people in acute mental distress to get treatment in hospital...
'Doctors told my mum poison symptoms were anxiety'
Ellena Baxter says watching her mother's health deteriorate was devastating.
Teen unable to eat due to rare digestive condition
Finley receives weekly injections into his heart as his digestive system cannot...
'WeightWatchers set me up to fail' - Why diet industry...
As WeightWatchers files for bankruptcy, we examine the competition it faces from...
Weight-loss drugs tested in head-to-head trial
Scientists test Mounjaro and Wegovy - the big beasts of weight loss medication -...
From Kardashian popcorn to pancakes - is the protein health...
A rising number of food products contain claims about being a source of protein...
Rugby club hosts mental health day for pupils
The BBC Radio Northampton Headfest event offers children the chance to learn, relax...
My bowel had to be removed after years of constipation
Kathryn Nicklas said embarrassment as a teenager meant she had struggled to advocate...
'It's hugely important just to talk' - Burn and Shearer...
Newcastle defender Dan Burn and club legend Alan Shearer discuss the mental health...
Doctor accused of falsifying artificial mesh records
Tony Dixon was suspended after mesh surgery was found to have caused harm to hundreds...
Rugby star part of campaign to better mental health
The England fly-half will be at the University of Surrey promoting a new set of...
Running helps 'build up strong mindset' - Lindsey Burrow
Lindsey Burrow talks to Giovanna Fletcher on the Couch to 5K Podcast about how her...
Care providers say overseas worker crackdown 'short-sighted'
Many care workers say it is a rewarding job, so the task is how to get more people...
Child obesity clinics seeing BMIs over 50
Many are from the most deprived areas, and a significant number are neurodivergent...
New hope for patients with breast cancer gene
Treating patients with a drug before surgery greatly reduced the chances of the...
'Frustration is a huge part of my life with ADHD'
Henry has ADHD and struggles with everyday tasks and remembering appointments.
Charity boss slams 'reprehensible' health trusts
NHS trusts "try to stop" coroners issuing Prevention of Future Death reports, an...
'Appalling' inquest delays hurt families - inquiry
The Lampard Inquiry is examining the deaths of more than 2,000 mental health patients...
Streeting accused of 'betrayal' over maternity funding...
Campaigners say the move will “rip the heart out of any moves to improve maternity...
Second daily endometriosis pill approved for NHS
Linzagolix will only be available for patients whose previous medical or surgical...
New mum says maternity treatment was 'traumatic'
More than 700 people sign a petition to put a Teesside hospital trust into special...
Are there more autistic people now?
Why is the number of autism diagnoses changing? And what does it mean for autistic...
Assisted deaths could be more than 4,000 in 10th year after...
Estimate included in official review of costs and impact of passing assisted dying...
Teen mental health: When to seek help and what parents...
Mental health problems are increasing in young people. How can their families support...
Prescription charges frozen in England
The charge for a single item will remain at £9.90 in 2025-26, the government has...
Male workers should be able to carry out mammograms, experts...
The Society of Radiographers says allowing men to do mammograms would reduce staff...
Wrestling for wellbeing... at church
Songs of Praise visits a church's wrestling club which helps its members' mental...
Milkshakes and lattes could be covered by sugar tax
The tax would be applied to manufacturers of milk-based drinks and dairy-based substitutes,...
Woman's eyesight saved by cutting-edge test after mystery...
After years of suffering, a cutting-edge test diagnosed Ellie Irwin with a rare...
NHS trust admits failures led to teenager's death
Staff were tasked with giving one-to-one care to Elise Sebastian, an inquest hears.
The joy of a visit when you have dementia
Visiting a friend or relative with dementia can help reinforce relationships and...
King sends heartfelt message to fellow cancer patients
King Charles gives a personal message to others facing the anxiety of a cancer diagnosis.
Minister 'starts to take women's health seriously'
Jersey Health Minister Tom Binet defended his record on women's health at a meeting.
Community comes together for well-being day
The event includes family activities aimed at promoting creativity and well-being.
'I lost my kidney to a silent assassin'
Stacey, from Leeds, underwent robotic surgery after one of her kidneys failed due...
Belfast public needle bin 'not a silver bullet'
A trial for a waste needle bin in a Belfast city centre car park will be voted on...
Free sauna has become a 'real community hub'
The free-to-use sauna in Margate is built in the style of a 19th Century bathing...
Charity's wellness sessions take to the road
The iCan organisation's van is offering support to "hard-to-reach" people in parts...
Wellbeing strategy aims to increase life expectancy
A public consultation on the project by Epsom and Ewell Borough Council will run...
GPs and sports centre join forces
A group of GP practices join up with a sports centre operator to open a new healthcare...
New device gives female patients more dignity
A urinary bottle initially designed for men has been adapted to work for women in...
'I didn't know I was pregnant until I gave birth'
Bryony had no pregnancy symptoms when she went into labour at the beauty salon she...
Inside Health
James explores the science of a sweet tooth and then gets tips on how to brush like...
The Supreme Court ruling gives clarity - but now comes...
The judgement provides a clear framework for what equality laws mean, but it remains...
