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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


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.


Inside Health

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

James Gallagher is joined by experts to answer key questions on the meningitis outbreak.


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.


Breast cancer type study 'critically under-funded'

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:48:08 GMT

Two women from Barnard Castle and Guisborough say lobular breast cancer needs further research.


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.


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.


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 on six different NHS waiting lists - it's taking over my life

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:25:05 GMT

Amy-Jane Davies is one of 713,048 waiting for any type of NHS treatment in Wales.


Why can't newly qualified midwives get jobs?

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:45:37 GMT

Some midwives are working as receptionists but the government says it has invested in maternity jobs.


'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.


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.


'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.


'I gave up my job due to the stress of my child's food allergies'

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:05:11 GMT

The former lawyer says she "didn't trust anyone" with her five-year-old's allergies so gave up work.


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.


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.


'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.


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.


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.


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.


Your pint could come with a surprising health benefit

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:08:36 GMT

Beer provides "substantial levels" of vitamin B6 into your diet, according to new research.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


High Street mini-marts selling cocaine, cannabis and prescription drugs, BBC secret filming reveals

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:59:56 GMT

Across the UK, shopfronts are being exploited by criminal gangs pushing illegal drugs, experts say.


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.


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.


I'm on six different NHS waiting lists - it's taking over my life

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:25:05 GMT

Amy-Jane Davies is one of 713,048 waiting for any type of NHS treatment in Wales.


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.


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".


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.


'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?


'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.


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.


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.


'Adenomyosis ruined my life'

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:07:44 GMT

Rachel Moore is raising awareness for adenomyosis a womb disease which she said has ruined her life.


What is vegan collagen?

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:22:54 GMT

What's the latest on Collagen?


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.


Inside Health

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

James Gallagher examines the outbreak of bacterial meningitis in Kent.


Inside Health

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

James visits Hackney, which has one of the lowest vaccination rates in the country.


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.


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.


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 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.


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.


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.


'Toxic culture' at NHS trust left staff suicidal

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:03:18 GMT

A&E manager Sam Carter was under investigation by the Portsmouth trust when she took her own life.


Girl, 6, has sight restored through gene therapy

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:53:39 GMT

Saffie's mum says Luxturna therapy at Great Ormond Street has been like "someone waved a magic wand".


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.


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?


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.


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.


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.


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?


Fall prevention services in your area

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:11:13 GMT

Fall prevention services in your area


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.


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.


'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.


'My baby scratches and scratches': Families say their homes are making their children sick

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:35:10 GMT

A cross-party report has called for safer conditions for the record number of families living in temporary accommodation.