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How many of us will end up being diagnosed with ADHD?
Sun, 15 Sep 2024 00:36:40 GMT
Experts suggest that the number of people with ADHD is actually going to remain steady.
How close were hospitals to collapse in Covid?
Mon, 28 Oct 2024 00:06:04 GMT
The Covid inquiry restarts its live hearings this week, after senior staff in the NHS revealed just how close some hospitals were to collapse
Hospital backlog drops to lowest level in two years
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 11:00:09 GMT
But the NHS in England is still well below its target for seeing patients within 18 weeks.
How to stay safe at festivals this summer
Sun, 15 Jun 2025 06:34:59 GMT
The UKHSA and Somerset Council have put together a list on how to stay safe at festivals this summer.
Is the system letting down people who were harmed by Covid vaccines?
Wed, 23 Oct 2024 05:48:59 GMT
People affected by rare blood clots say they feel they have been airbrushed out of the pandemic.
Inside Health
Tue, 08 Apr 2025 09:00:00 GMT
James Gallagher and the panel consider if an assisted death can guarantee a peaceful end.
New plan will fundamentally rewire NHS, says PM
Wed, 02 Jul 2025 21:34:01 GMT
But nurses, doctors and health experts say that more funding and extra staff are needed to make it a reality.
Lost something? You need an 'FBI mindset' to find it...
Tue, 24 Jun 2025 14:57:09 GMT
Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken discuss how to find something when you lose it.
Emma is doing something she swore she never would - buying her kids vapes
Sat, 28 Jun 2025 23:21:07 GMT
One month on from the disposable vape ban, one mum says it has had little impact on her children's nicotine consumption.
Why are pollen levels making hay fever so bad this year?
Tue, 17 Jun 2025 09:17:40 GMT
As pollen levels rise, what are the best ways to treat hay fever symptoms, and other useful advice.
Covid inquiry told top NHS doctor was terrified
Thu, 07 Nov 2024 17:34:34 GMT
Sir Stephen Powis says points-based tool was drawn up should need to prioritise patients have arisen.
NHS needs better plan around weight loss jabs, warn experts
Wed, 16 Oct 2024 07:27:18 GMT
Experts call for an urgent review of obesity treatment services amid booming demand for weight loss jabs.
How will weight-loss drugs change our relationship with food?
Sat, 19 Oct 2024 03:10:13 GMT
The rise of these treatments has major implications for how we think about obesity, says James Gallagher.
Covid care home policy was 'least worst decision' - Hancock
Wed, 02 Jul 2025 16:27:58 GMT
Former health secretary Matt Hancock denied claims the government's attempt to throw a protective ring around care homes in early 2020 was empty rhetoric.
Assisted dying bill: What is in proposed law?
Fri, 29 Nov 2024 15:30:26 GMT
The proposed law would allow some terminally ill adults to end their own lives. But there are requirements.
Horse charity calls on NHS to fund equine services
Thu, 22 May 2025 04:58:16 GMT
Horses for Wellbeing says the funding would see children get help before they "hit crisis point".
Why are pollen levels making hay fever so bad this year?
Tue, 17 Jun 2025 09:17:40 GMT
As pollen levels rise, what are the best ways to treat hay fever symptoms, and other useful advice.
'Notable' rise in dads over 60 in England and Wales
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 14:57:50 GMT
Official figures show that the birth rate in England and Wales went up for the first time since 2021.
The English neighbourhood that claims to hold the secret to fixing the NHS
Mon, 07 Apr 2025 23:04:10 GMT
With public satisfaction in the NHS just 21%, one area has a plan to shake up its services that could reduce GP waiting lists, as well as unblock hospital beds - but can it really work nationwide?
Inside Health
Tue, 01 Apr 2025 09:00:00 GMT
James Gallagher and the panel discuss the safeguarding implications of the proposed bill
How does a £1.6m fine affect an NHS trust?
Fri, 20 Jun 2025 05:25:33 GMT
How will the largest fine over maternity deaths impact the NHS and the families it failed?
Covid inquiry told of trust do-not-resuscitate rule
Thu, 10 Oct 2024 16:54:11 GMT
Patients' families were “horrified but not surprised” when told the blanket policy had been in place.
Johnson wanted tighter Covid rules, inquiry hears
Thu, 22 May 2025 19:11:38 GMT
In his diaries, Lord Vallance wrote that ex-PM thought rules were not ruthless enough.
GP to discuss women's health issues online
Tue, 24 Jun 2025 11:17:36 GMT
The webinars will be run by a GP, who can answer any questions people have about women's health.
Why we might never know the truth about ultra-processed foods
Sat, 27 Jul 2024 23:33:23 GMT
Experts can’t agree how exactly they affect us and it’s not clear that science will give us an answer.
Stop telling me to lower my cortisol - it's making me stressed!
Sat, 21 Jun 2025 23:30:41 GMT
Can social media hacks really help bring down your cortisol levels?
'My first cervical screening was over before I knew it'
Sun, 02 Feb 2025 01:06:51 GMT
The BBC speaks to six people about their first cervical screening, and what they wish they'd known beforehand.
Digital imaging cuts waiting times for skin cancer
Thu, 03 Jul 2025 05:18:44 GMT
A digital imaging service has reduced waiting times for patients with suspected skin cancers.
We always joked dad looked nothing like his parents - then we found out why
Sat, 07 Jun 2025 04:41:41 GMT
Matthew's father died late last year - before learning the truth about his family history.
My dad gave me a kidney - now I can have my dream wedding
Sun, 15 Jun 2025 08:09:18 GMT
Kieran Innes was worried he would have to curtail his future plans when his kidneys failed.
Catherine talks candidly of 'life-changing' cancer treatment
Wed, 02 Jul 2025 13:30:30 GMT
Catherine says "you put on a sort of brave face" during treatment but afterwards it can also feel "really difficult".
Tom Grennan opens up about therapy and imposter syndrome
Fri, 27 Jun 2025 16:22:50 GMT
Roman Kemp & Tom Grennan dive into therapy on the You About? podcast.
Cash to isolate 'would have cut Covid deaths'
Wed, 28 May 2025 15:05:43 GMT
Baroness Dido Harding tells Covid inquiry Rishi Sunak blocked higher support payments.
Is RFK Jr's divisive plan to Make America Healthy Again fearmongering - or revolutionary?
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 23:04:11 GMT
The most powerful public health official in the US is reviled by some medics - but even some of his critics accept that he is bringing drive to healthcare areas that have long been neglected
Families failed by Covid jabs tell inquiry of pain
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 18:39:40 GMT
They said there was no support after the death and harm suffered by their loved ones.
I found a bacteria-eating virus in my loo - could it save your life?
Sat, 28 Jun 2025 00:02:11 GMT
It's hoped phages could give us new ways of treating infections which are immune to antibiotics.
Handwritten notes reveal Churchill's penicillin concern ahead of D-Day
Fri, 06 Jun 2025 00:17:55 GMT
Handwritten notes show the wartime prime minister's frustration over slow penicillin production.
Cervical screening changes set to start in Jersey
Mon, 16 Jun 2025 05:26:44 GMT
New testing methods which are more accurate than previous tests lead to the changes.
Inside Health
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 09:00:00 GMT
James Gallagher looks at the evidence for claims the benefits of sun could outweigh risks.
Are weight-loss injections the answer to obesity?
Sun, 19 Mar 2023 00:52:45 GMT
The appeal is clear - but should we be turning to appetite-suppressing injections?
Hancock criticises 'wholly naive' Covid inquiry
Wed, 19 Mar 2025 17:14:53 GMT
The former health secretary was giving evidence about medical equipment deals during the pandemic.
World-first blood cancer therapy to be given on NHS
Fri, 13 Jun 2025 00:05:15 GMT
It sneaks toxic drugs inside cancer cells to hit them hard while minimising side-effects.
Generation K: The disturbing rise of ketamine abuse among young people
Tue, 25 Feb 2025 06:00:36 GMT
Increasing numbers of young people are using the drug, experts say. The health impacts can be catastrophic.
Covid inquiry to look at impact on care services
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 01:10:05 GMT
The Covid inquiry will examine the impact of the pandemic on care services, starting on Monday.
First place in British Isles set to approve right to die
Tue, 25 Feb 2025 13:02:21 GMT
Laws in the Isle of Man to let terminally ill adults end their own lives are in the last stages of debate.
Labour's plan for benefits throws up a bigger dilemma
Mon, 17 Mar 2025 06:06:29 GMT
The debate has sparked a wider dilemma about the broader purpose of welfare
Inside Health
Tue, 15 Apr 2025 09:00:00 GMT
James explores the science of a sweet tooth and then gets tips on how to brush like a pro.
NHS hours from PPE running out in Covid - Hancock
Thu, 21 Nov 2024 16:58:34 GMT
Former health secretary tells inquiry some healthcare settings did run out - "and it was awful".
Covid inquiry told Treasury blocked NHS bed request
Mon, 11 Nov 2024 18:06:48 GMT
NHS England chief executive Amanda Pritchard says the decision, in July 2020, was very disappointing.
The junior doctors' strikes may be over. But is trouble ahead?
Fri, 02 Aug 2024 00:43:02 GMT
The end of the pay dispute sounded too good to be true. And now some are wondering if it might be.
Mood swings fuelled Heston Blumenthal's genius. But the highs got higher and the lows got darker
Fri, 13 Jun 2025 23:02:10 GMT
A new BBC documentary looks at how a diagnosis of bipolar disorder at 57 changed the celebrity chef's life.
Nature festival launched at national Park
Sat, 17 May 2025 13:57:17 GMT
Events included wildlife walks, art sessions and the chance to meet an Exmoor pony.
Calls for more support for endometriosis patients
Thu, 19 Jun 2025 05:27:55 GMT
A campaign group hosts a special event to raise awareness about how the disease affects women.
The sale of illegal cigarettes signals a deeper problem with UK high streets
Thu, 03 Jul 2025 21:19:32 GMT
Some black market cigarettes have been found to contain dead flies and asbestos. But the trade nods to a wider issue, a BBC investigation has found
Covid care home policy was 'least worst decision' - Hancock
Wed, 02 Jul 2025 16:27:58 GMT
Former health secretary Matt Hancock denied claims the government's attempt to throw a protective ring around care homes in early 2020 was empty rhetoric.
I'm an NHS leader - but mum still suffered at hands of health service because she was black
Fri, 13 Jun 2025 23:06:47 GMT
NHS Confederation chair Lord Adebowale says his mother's death illustrates inequalities in the system.
The Covid Inquiry Podcast: 'I wasn't the decision maker'
Sat, 31 May 2025 06:00:00 GMT
The Inquiry hears from the lead of the test and trace unit
Cervical screening invites to change in England
Tue, 10 Jun 2025 16:24:51 GMT
Invitations be sent out by the NHS every five years instead of every three for women aged 25-49 in England, if they have a negative test.
Covid inquiry hears of 'generational slaughter'
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 15:55:44 GMT
Relatives of care home residents tell the Covid inquiry they will never get over how their loved ones died.
Why are disposable vapes being banned and how harmful is vaping?
Fri, 30 May 2025 09:37:32 GMT
It will be illegal to sell or supply disposable vapes from 1 June 2025.
Hot weather: How to sleep in the heat
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 08:59:24 GMT
Simple tips to help you get a good night's sleep during hot weather.
What to do if you think someone has heat exhaustion or heatstroke
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 13:00:18 GMT
Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather.
'Our sister died of cancer because of our mum's conspiracy theories'
Mon, 23 Jun 2025 05:00:05 GMT
Paloma Shemirani’s brothers say she refused chemotherapy because of their mother’s beliefs.
MPs set to vote on decriminalising abortion in England and Wales
Tue, 10 Jun 2025 15:50:41 GMT
Women would never be prosecuted for terminating a pregnancy under proposed new laws.
Seven ways Starmer's plan could change the NHS
Thu, 03 Jul 2025 16:29:18 GMT
The BBC looks at what the government's 10-year NHS plan could mean in practice.
We were not treated as parents, Covid inquiry told
Mon, 07 Oct 2024 14:11:38 GMT
Mum of premature twins says rigid restrictions on birthing wards during Covid were traumatic.
'Endometriosis is so much more than painful periods'
Sat, 21 Jun 2025 06:18:37 GMT
Mia Rose Harrison says more awareness of the condition is needed.
Large UK-wide pandemic preparedness tests planned this year
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 16:36:01 GMT
The stress test will involve thousands of people to help the UK prepare for potential future threats.
We quit our jobs, sold our home twice and spent 10 years fighting for the truth
Mon, 09 Jun 2025 23:53:15 GMT
A NHS trust and hospital manager have been found guilty of health and safety failings over the death of Alice Figueiredo.
New nature health scheme aims to boost well-being
Wed, 28 May 2025 16:49:23 GMT
The RSPB, which helped draw up the scheme, says it has been a success in other parts of the UK.
Make healthy food more appealing, government tells supermarkets
Sun, 29 Jun 2025 13:42:04 GMT
Supermarkets will be challenged to sell healthier food, under a new government obesity plan.
'Just speak to someone' - Pimblett's mental health advice
Tue, 24 Jun 2025 05:08:28 GMT
UFC star Paddy Pimblett speaks with BBC Sport's Sam Harris about dealing with mental health issues.
How is your hospital doing as NHS battles to bring down waiting times?
Thu, 26 Jun 2025 23:08:44 GMT
Use our interactive tracker to see if treatment waits are getting better at your local hospital
Six ways to keep your home and yourself cool in hot weather
Thu, 19 Jun 2025 14:09:28 GMT
Six simple things you can do to help keep your house cool when temperatures rise.
Martha doctor's failings 'particularly grave'
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 16:05:34 GMT
A medical tribunal has found a senior doctor's failings amounted to gross negligence and misconduct.
Michelle Mone-linked PPE firm evidence to be heard in private
Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:00:16 GMT
Covid inquiry says hearings into the firm, led by Michelle Mone's husband, must be held in closed session.
Mone accuses Covid inquiry of 'cover-up'
Thu, 13 Mar 2025 19:10:36 GMT
She says husband Doug Barrowman and her are targets of a "politically motivated witch hunt".
I lost £15,000 after going to an IVF middleman
Wed, 25 Jun 2025 09:49:56 GMT
Companies that act as "middlemen" between patients and doctors are not regulated by the fertility watchdog.
What does hot weather do to the body?
Thu, 19 Jun 2025 07:44:08 GMT
Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm.
Stop telling me to lower my cortisol - it's making me stressed!
Sat, 21 Jun 2025 23:30:41 GMT
Can social media hacks really help bring down your cortisol levels?
Women poisoned by fake Botox get apology from beautician
Thu, 03 Jul 2025 09:36:09 GMT
As the BBC names a beautician who gave illegal jabs, two victims share their story.
Michael Gove denies trying to circumvent Dyson ventilator checks
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 12:29:20 GMT
Former cabinet minister says it would be ludicrous to suggest he tried to shortcut safety checks in the pandemic.
