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'I'm not being listened to' - new health plan launched as women say they are still ignored
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:01:48 GMT
New plans to improve healthcare for women and girls have been set out, but will they change anything?
Mental health support to be offered to people with diabetes in UK first
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:47:31 GMT
People with diabetes are twice as likely to have depression, a charity backing tailored support says.
Why is walking in the rain good for your mental health?
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:08:48 GMT
Why is walking in the rain good for your mental health?
Wellbeing garden opens to combat isolation
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:07:31 GMT
The outdoor area at Yarm Wellness will officially open to the public on Saturday.
'I'm not being listened to' - new health plan launched as women say they are still ignored
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:01:48 GMT
New plans to improve healthcare for women and girls have been set out, but will they change anything?
Maternity boss 'confident' as unit reopens
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:18:38 GMT
Staff say they have addressed concerns over staffing, equipment and learning from serious incidents.
World Cup winner Kildunne reveals body dysmorphia struggle
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:56:33 GMT
England rugby star Ellie Kildunne says she slipped into disordered eating and unhealthy weight loss during Covid.
Rogue sperm donor who says he's fathered 180 children won't be on child's birth certificate
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:14:32 GMT
The child's mother and her partner say they never wanted Robert Albon to play any part in the child's life.
Is the bite of the false widow spider dangerous?
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:41:57 GMT
Experts say noble false widow spiders could be to blame for an increase in bites being treated in hospital.
ChatGPT 'uncovered woman's rare condition' after years of misdiagnosis
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:11:43 GMT
Phoebe was told she'd be treated as a mental health patient if she kept returning to A&E.
Inside Health
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT
James visits Hackney, which has one of the lowest vaccination rates in the country.
Rollout of Covid vaccines extraordinary feat - inquiry report
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:39:07 GMT
Covid vaccines saved hundreds of thousands of lives, but a small minority harmed need better support, says report.
Is the calisthenics trend inclusive enough for women?
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:28:29 GMT
Sport England have recorded a 12% increase in women taking part in gym-based fitness
Podcaster advocating for endometriosis awareness
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:12:35 GMT
Alexandra Morris said women can be dismissed by doctors when describing symptoms of endometriosis.
A cold could kill my daughter - hospital visits feel like a death sentence
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:57:53 GMT
Rebecca Quayle, who has terminal cancer, has had to wait in A&E with people coughing and taking Covid tests.
Stay at home advice questioned and rules too tough - key findings from Covid report
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:00:23 GMT
An NHS close to collapse, patients failed and NHS staff put at risk - what you need to know.
'My lonely start to adulthood with endometriosis'
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:05:53 GMT
Evie Solomon has started a support group for women due to her experience while being diagnosed.
What is chickenpox and who can get an NHS vaccine?
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:31:12 GMT
The standard NHS childhood vaccination programme will include chickenpox from 2 January 2026.
What is the UK Covid inquiry and how does it work?
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:20:11 GMT
The fourth report from the inquiry into the pandemic said the vaccine roll-out was an "extraordinary feat".
What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:22:02 GMT
Two people have died following an "unpredecented" outbreak of meningitis in Kent.
Researchers look into island's health benefits
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:11:23 GMT
The team aims to find out what it is about the Isle of Wight that makes people feel better.
Smoking ban for people born after 2008 in the UK agreed
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:39:52 GMT
The "landmark" legislation aims to stop anyone born after 1 January 2009 from taking up smoking to create a smoke-free generation.
What is vegan collagen?
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:22:54 GMT
What's the latest on Collagen?
'Why is the NHS funding students if it can't give them jobs?' Anger over recruitment freeze
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:17:51 GMT
Dozens of midwifery, physiotherapy and nursing students contact BBC over fears they won't get jobs.
Pupil art sessions 'bring joy' to hospice
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 16:06:55 GMT
The Hospice in the Weald in Pembury runs the sessions for people with life-limiting conditions.
'Month of worry' over doctor strike surgery delay
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:32:52 GMT
The strike further delays Tom Lawson's gastric bypass surgery after a more than three-year wait.
Single-sex space guidance for organisations to be published after May elections
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:54:17 GMT
Equalities minister Bridget Phillipson says election rules mean a new draft cannot be published until next month.
Deep-fried food banned in new plans for school dinners
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:36:55 GMT
Schools are being told to cut down on sugary desserts, and provide more vegetables and whole grains.
Should you really trust health advice from an AI chatbot?
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 23:04:43 GMT
Abi has had very mixed results when asking a chatbot for guidance about her health issues.
Should you really trust health advice from an AI chatbot?
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 23:04:43 GMT
Abi has had very mixed results when asking a chatbot for guidance about her health issues.
Surgeon's mesh surgery cost £20m in compensation
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:32:21 GMT
The NHS confirms it has paid millions to patients injured in operations involving Tony Dixon.
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.
Inside Health
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT
James Gallagher examines the outbreak of bacterial meningitis in Kent.
What is the UK Covid inquiry and how does it work?
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:20:11 GMT
The fourth report from the inquiry into the pandemic said the vaccine roll-out was an "extraordinary feat".
'I'm the lucky one' - more than one in three young men now live with their parents
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:16:33 GMT
Last year, the highest proportion of men aged 20-34 were still living at home since at least 2007 as the rising cost of living takes hold.
Inside Health
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT
James Gallagher is joined by experts to answer key questions on the meningitis outbreak.
Vaccines a huge success, but public trust must be earned - key findings from Covid report
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:02:12 GMT
Immunisation saved hundreds of thousands of UK lives, but vaccine hesitancy remains an issue.
Lawmakers clash with RFK Jr as he shifts focus away from vaccines
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:55:15 GMT
During a three-hour hearing, the US health secretary tried to focus on chronic disease while being pressed on vaccines.
Should we be using cotton buds to clean our ears?
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:33:39 GMT
Greg Foot asks whether we should be using cotton buds to clean our ears.
Could weight-loss jabs be behind rising gallbladder removals?
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:03:39 GMT
Last year, there was a 15% annual increase in the operations and surgeons want more research.
Men's group hopes to ease strain on NHS services
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:25:00 GMT
"I want to tackle loneliness and we feel like this group can do that," the organisation's founder says.
Why did resident doctors go on strike and how much are they paid?
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:04:33 GMT
Resident doctors in England have returned to work after the 15th walkout in a long-running dispute.
I feared my son had a brain tumour but he'd been poisoned with vitamin D
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:08:07 GMT
Investigations found Roo had been accidentally poisoned with a dose of vitamin D prescribed for growing pains.
Inside Health
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT
James Gallagher finds out how a hot flush feels - and delves into a new treatment.
Three young people contract meningitis in Weymouth
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:48:19 GMT
Young people are to be offered the MenB vaccine after three cases of meningitis were confirmed.
Don't feel like exercising? Maybe it's the wrong time of day for you
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:54:08 GMT
Time your workout to your body clock, health researchers advise based on latest evidence.
What to do if you think someone has heat exhaustion or heatstroke
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:59:20 GMT
Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather.
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.
'Men should discuss their feelings more'
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:37:33 GMT
Men should discuss their feelings more
Redesigned ball could reduce heading impact - scientists
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:29:27 GMT
Scientists believe footballs could be designed to reduce the impact of heading after new research discovered the action caused a previously unreported pressure wave energy transfer to the brain.
'Doctors strikes' and 'paw prints in space'
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 06:12:09 GMT
A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England.
Why did resident doctors go on strike and how much are they paid?
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:04:33 GMT
Resident doctors in England have returned to work after the 15th walkout in a long-running dispute.
Hospitals coping well with doctors' strike so far - NHS boss
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:56:27 GMT
Resident doctors in England – the new name for junior doctors – are taking part in their 15th walkout in a long-running pay dispute.
Trans woman leaves role with women's health charity
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:03:16 GMT
Steph Richards' endometriosis charity work was criticised by former Home Secretary Suella Braverman.
NHS tracker - are hospital waiting times improving near you?
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:00:58 GMT
Use our interactive tracker to see if treatment waits are getting better at your local hospital.
Hundreds contact BBC about mystery skin condition 'hell' - but doctors can't agree it exists
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 23:41:47 GMT
Some think it's a severe case of eczema. Others say it's a condition called TSW. But doctors are stuck in a dilemma.
Caffeine pouch craze: A teenage trend troubling some experts
Fri, 01 Aug 2025 00:06:06 GMT
Some social media influencers are pushing products to young gym-goers and students, health experts warn.
I've been a sex educator for six years. Why did I start doubting my contraception choices?
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 23:15:17 GMT
Misinformation about contraception has been spreading on social media, alongside the "very real frustrations" of women complaining about side effects.
Doctors' strikes can have surprising benefits - but are they sustainable?
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:06:45 GMT
Some hospital trusts tell the BBC previous action has seen shorter waits, faster decisions and calmer corridors.
New light shed on who benefits most from weight-loss jabs
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:07:19 GMT
People who carry variations in two genes linked to appetite and digestion can lose more weight when taking drugs to treat obesity, research suggests.
Sleep, exercise, hydrate - do we really need to stick to recommended daily doses?
Sat, 26 Jul 2025 00:08:06 GMT
As a study casts doubt on the daily steps maxim, we take a look at some other health benchmarks we’re often told to strive for.
What does hot weather do to the body?
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:46:50 GMT
Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm.
Senior midwife appointed to maternity inquiry
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:03:52 GMT
Senior midwife Donna Ockenden will review maternity services in Sussex after a campaign by families.
Breakthrough £90,000 Alzheimer's drugs unlikely to benefit patients, report suggests
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:01:52 GMT
A major review has provoked a backlash after concluding the medicines provide too little benefit to be noticed.
Hay fever misery does last longer - here is how to cope
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:41:51 GMT
Symptoms are lasting for up to two weeks longer than in the 1990s, according to a major report - so what can you do about the pollen bomb?
Fall prevention services in your area
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:11:13 GMT
Fall prevention services in your area
