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What is meningitis B and why is a vaccine only being offered to some teenagers?
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:40:50 GMT
Only select groups of teenagers and some young people will be eligible for the vaccine. Here's why.
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.
What's really going on in your gut?
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:47:06 GMT
The gut is home to around trillions of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses and fungi. What are they all doing down there!?
'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.
Advanced radiotherapy for prostate cancer to cut sessions from 20 to five
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:57:30 GMT
Some men in England with the disease will now be offered an advanced form of treatment on the NHS.
Meningitis B vaccine to be offered to a million young people
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:02:20 GMT
The decision for the one-off vaccine programme follows the unprecedented outbreak in Kent this year.
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.
Can you do the 'Asian squat'?
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:20:33 GMT
What is the 'Asian squat' and should you be able to do it?
What a hair loss breakthrough could mean for women like me
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:42:35 GMT
As scientists edge closer to new treatments for hair loss, Victoria Derbyshire examines what such breakthroughs could mean for women.
'I forgot what it's like to be outside': Intensive care ward opens on rooftop
Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:10 GMT
The outdoor ward, at King's College Hospital in London, will monitor how much it boosts the recovery of seriously ill patients.
How Eriksen's heart device kicked into action
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:55:15 GMT
Denmark's team doctor said an ICD implanted into the footballer's chest responded as it should after he collapsed on Sunday.
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.
Inside Health
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT
James Gallagher examines the outbreak of bacterial meningitis in Kent.
What to do if you think someone has heat exhaustion or heatstroke
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:28:21 GMT
Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather.
Emma Barnett: We can't ignore this disease that leaves one in 10 women like me in agony
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:00:08 GMT
Women tell the BBC presenter how endometriosis affects their lives, as she challenges ministers to take action.
New drug to stop 'Ozempic butt' muscle loss side effect of obesity jabs
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:00:16 GMT
A third of the weight loss from obesity jabs can come from muscle, say experts.
Weight-loss drug Wegovy to be available in pill form in UK for first time
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:00:13 GMT
Manufacturer Novo Nordisk says a daily tablet of the drug could be more convenient for some people than weekly injections.
Nearly 3,000 patients a day face corridor care in NHS
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:08:29 GMT
New data reveals sheer scale of patients in England being treated in unsafe and undignified make-shift areas.
'I forgot what it's like to be outside': Intensive care ward opens on rooftop
Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:10 GMT
The outdoor ward, at King's College Hospital in London, will monitor how much it boosts the recovery of seriously ill patients.
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.
'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.
Cosmeticorexia: How girls are falling down a skincare rabbit hole
Sat, 06 Jun 2026 23:06:33 GMT
Fuelled by social media, the market for children's skincare is booming. Experts fear for the long-term impact on girls
Breakthrough ovarian cancer drug offers patients more time and better quality of life
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:34:59 GMT
Women taking the drug, which is kinder on the body, tell the BBC it has given them their lives back.
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.
'Amazing' toy scanner eases children's MRI anxiety
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:16:54 GMT
Children can test the new miniature replica of an MRI machine on different toys.
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.
'I've requested a full hysterectomy'
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:40:19 GMT
Emma Barnett shares her life-long struggle with endometriosis – a disease affecting one in ten women of reproductive age, which causes excruciating, often debilitating, pain.
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.
College opens lifelike hospital training ward
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:57:03 GMT
The aim of the Hele Road ward is to give students hands-on experience with equipment and patients.
'I left a children's home – and was embraced by love'
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:55:43 GMT
How a new scheme for young people leaving care is tackling what was once a cliff-edge for this vulnerable group.
How Eriksen's heart device kicked into action
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:55:15 GMT
Denmark's team doctor said an ICD implanted into the footballer's chest responded as it should after he collapsed on Sunday.
Cancellations 'unavoidable' during hospital strike
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:03:33 GMT
The British Medical Association has announced more strike action in an ongoing dispute over pay.
What does hot weather do to the body?
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:25:55 GMT
Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm.
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.
Why are resident doctors striking and how much are they paid?
Wed, 27 May 2026 14:57:29 GMT
In June, resident doctors in England will walk out for the 16th time in a long-running dispute over pay.
Why did it take so long for me to be diagnosed?
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:05:57 GMT
Ellie Colton was finally diagnosed with endometriosis after years of debilitating pain. She meets a scientist developing a simple diagnostic test that could help many women.
'I spent uni savings on getting my teeth fixed' - the real cost of NHS dentist shortage
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:03:30 GMT
People tell BBC Your Voice the rising cost of private dentistry is putting them in a difficult position.
1 in 4 births in England now by emergency C-section
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:12:09 GMT
A quarter of all babies in England are now delivered by emergency caesarean operations, BBC analysis shows - marking a significant rise over the last five years.
Major A&E changes announced amid strikes
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:50:16 GMT
Patients have been urged to only attend A&E if their condition is life-threatening or serious.
Why renaming my health condition could help other women
Sun, 31 May 2026 06:13:43 GMT
Rochelle Lewis is among more than 170 million woman globally to be diagnosed with PCOS.
Inside Health
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT
James Gallagher is joined by experts to answer key questions on the meningitis outbreak.
How do weight-loss drugs like Mounjaro and Wegovy work?
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:03:19 GMT
Wegovy and Mounjaro are available to certain patients on the NHS, and can also be bought privately.
'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.
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 in four births in England is now emergency caesarean, BBC analysis shows
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:41:16 GMT
The shift marks a significant rise over the last five years, but experts say there is no single, clear explanation for the increase.
Hundreds of children die within months as measles cases soar in Bangladesh
Wed, 27 May 2026 01:34:42 GMT
The country has recorded more than 60,000 suspected cases of measles in just over two months.
Top five-a-day foods new study says your heart needs
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:00:13 GMT
Not all fruit and veg is equal for getting nutrients called flavanols, say researchers.
What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:03:05 GMT
Some people can carry bacteria in their nose or throat without getting sick, but can spread it to others.
What are the plans for Liverpool Women's Hospital?
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:46:39 GMT
There are plans to move some maternity services to the Royal Liverpool - which could affect around 130 high-risk births each year
'I've never been this good' – revolutionary immune reset puts lupus in remission
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:31:13 GMT
Patients on the trial have not needed medication to manage their condition.
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".
Inside Health
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT
James visits Hackney, which has one of the lowest vaccination rates in the country.
