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Who is James Murray, the new health secretary replacing Wes Streeting?
Fri, 15 May 2026 13:55:54 GMT
What are the most pressing priorities for the new minister in charge of health?
Calls for Reformer Pilates regulation amid boom
Mon, 04 May 2026 06:15:44 GMT
Reformer Pilates businesses in the UK rose nearly ten-fold between 2024 and 2025.
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.
Canadian from hantavirus-hit cruise ship tests positive
Sun, 17 May 2026 12:07:54 GMT
The individual is one of four former passengers on the MV Hondius isolating on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.
I tried the UK's 'saltiest' sandwich - here's what I learned
Fri, 15 May 2026 23:56:15 GMT
Health correspondent James Gallagher absorbs more than the recommended daily limit in just one meal to find out how salt affects our bodies.
How are countries responding to hantavirus?
Wed, 13 May 2026 08:36:54 GMT
The UK, US and EU are asking all citizens returning home from the virus-hit MV Hondius to self-isolate for about six weeks.
'New cancer test makes me feel women's health matters'
Sun, 17 May 2026 05:37:49 GMT
A patient praises a new test for womb cancer being trialled at hospitals in Suffolk and Essex.
'I used to be the shy kid'
Thu, 21 May 2026 13:01:11 GMT
Tyler West opens up about his experience of school on Sort Your Life Out Unpacked.
What are the symptoms of meningitis and is there a vaccine?
Fri, 15 May 2026 09:59:31 GMT
A college student has died and two people are being treated after cases of meningitis in Reading, Berkshire.
AI may speed up search for drugs to treat brain conditions
Fri, 22 May 2026 21:30:06 GMT
Researchers hope the work will help identify affordable, effective drugs to treat conditions like MND.
'People can feel lonely in a crowd'
Fri, 22 May 2026 15:54:47 GMT
Dawn French discusses loneliness, particularly among older women, on Woman's Hour.
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.
Sydney dentist's patients warned of viruses including HIV
Wed, 13 May 2026 06:17:55 GMT
Authorities urged patients to get tested due to "poor infection control practices" at the Australian clinic.
'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.
What to do if you think someone has heat exhaustion or heatstroke
Wed, 20 May 2026 09:14:25 GMT
Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather.
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.
How do weight-loss drugs like Mounjaro and Wegovy work?
Wed, 13 May 2026 13:38:41 GMT
Wegovy and Mounjaro are available to certain patients on the NHS, and can also be bought privately.
Posh sandwich has more salt than nearly five cheeseburgers
Wed, 13 May 2026 10:57:35 GMT
Action on Salt & Sugar said people should not be exposed to a "hidden health risk every time they buy lunch".
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.
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.
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.
How is Keir Starmer getting on with his pledges to deliver change?
Tue, 12 May 2026 07:59:13 GMT
At the end of 2024, Keir Starmer announced key government targets including on NHS waiting lists and building new homes, how is he getting on?
Hantavirus survivor says sickness was like 'hell on earth'
Thu, 07 May 2026 13:57:43 GMT
Two survivors who caught the hantavirus years earlier told the BBC they both felt lucky to be alive.
'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.
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 does hot weather do to the body?
Wed, 20 May 2026 09:13:34 GMT
Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm.
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.
Inside Health
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT
James visits Hackney, which has one of the lowest vaccination rates in the country.
Women-only mental health crisis house to open in town
Tue, 12 May 2026 10:13:02 GMT
Swindon's new mental health support facility for women will be an "alternative" to hospitalisation.
UK scientists developing Ebola vaccine that could be ready for trials in months
Fri, 22 May 2026 15:03:51 GMT
The rare species of Ebola involved - known as Bundibugyo - kills around a third of those infected and has no proven vaccine yet.
Gonorrhoea and syphilis hit record levels in Europe
Thu, 21 May 2026 12:19:15 GMT
STIs have surged thanks to record cases and gaps in testing and prevention, a health agency reports.
Should you eat local yoghurt on holiday to prevent an upset stomach?
Thu, 21 May 2026 13:28:55 GMT
You might have heard the tip that eating local yoghurt as soon as your arrive on holiday can help your gut adjust to the new environment. But is it actually true?
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.
Potential new treatment for pre-eclampsia
Tue, 19 May 2026 15:07:19 GMT
Pre-eclampsia causes more than 70,000 maternal deaths every year worldwide
MPs call for sunbed advertising ban to help prevent skin cancer
Wed, 13 May 2026 10:37:30 GMT
A report by a cross-party group of MPs has found the majority of skin cancer cases are preventable.
Toilets and changing rooms must be used on basis of biological sex, guidance confirms
Thu, 21 May 2026 18:30:20 GMT
The guidance was published on Thursday following the landmark Supreme Court ruling last year.
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.
Excessive social media 'negatively impacts wellbeing'
Sat, 23 May 2026 06:27:17 GMT
The World Happiness Reports finds the more time spent on social media the greater loss of wellbeing.
Why illegal children's homes are being paid up to £2m per child by councils
Wed, 20 May 2026 23:10:10 GMT
A ban was meant to bring an end to the practice - but councils continue to fund illegal placements.
What you need to know about latest meningitis cluster
Wed, 20 May 2026 18:25:45 GMT
After a fourth case of meningitis B has been confirmed in Reading, BBC South's health correspondent Alastair Fee shares what you need to know.
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.
'Adenomyosis may be invisible, its impact is not'
Wed, 20 May 2026 05:10:39 GMT
One in 10 women live with adenomyosis yet sufferers say their pain is often dismissed.
Riskiest skin cancer cases hit UK record high
Thu, 21 May 2026 23:15:18 GMT
The number of melanoma skin cancer cases has risen above 20,000 a year for the first time in the UK.
Inside Health
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT
James Gallagher is joined by experts to answer key questions on the meningitis outbreak.
Inside Health
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT
James Gallagher examines the outbreak of bacterial meningitis in Kent.
Living with PMDD is like having the Grim Reaper visit every month
Sat, 16 May 2026 23:17:02 GMT
Women diagnosed with premenstrual dysphoric disorder discuss how it impacts their lives.
Mums' choir leader 'baffled' by park fee structure
Wed, 06 May 2026 05:24:27 GMT
A postnatal choir leader says professional dog walkers pay less to use the city's parks.
Ebola outbreak may be spreading faster than first thought, WHO doctor warns
Tue, 19 May 2026 19:32:22 GMT
Hundreds of cases are suspected in central Africa but experts fear the actual number may be much higher.
The tragedy of the 'invisible killer' of the young
Fri, 22 May 2026 05:05:56 GMT
Bereaved families are calling for a national cardiac screening programme for over-14s
'We're right on track,' says Streeting as key target for hospital waiting times hit
Thu, 14 May 2026 14:26:20 GMT
Government his its interim target of 65% of patients in England being treated within 18 weeks.
Ebola risk raised to 'very high' in DR Congo
Fri, 22 May 2026 16:23:08 GMT
The head of the UN health agency says the risk in the wider region is "high", but it remains "low" at the global level.
Potential new treatment for pre-eclampsia
Tue, 19 May 2026 15:07:19 GMT
Pre-eclampsia causes more than 70,000 maternal deaths every year worldwide
