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More protein or less? The foods to get you through a heatwave

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:05:56 GMT

When turning on the oven is a no-no and you're bored of salads, these foods (and drinks) will help to beat the heat.

UK wasted £10bn on PPE that left NHS staff poorly protected, Covid inquiry finds

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:12:53 GMT

Healthcare staff were unable to properly protect themselves, or those in their care, from dangerous infections, says the latest inquiry report.

Burnham vows to end existing pension triple lock in 2030 to help fund care

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:39:06 GMT

The PM was at times emotional during his conference speech in which he outlined his long-term plan for the UK.

Endometriosis trial gives hope to millions of women in pain like me

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:11:36 GMT

A £2.3m study will look at whether a personalised pain management plan can improve the quality of life of women who have the debilitating condition.

Menstrual fitness: Why some women are 'cycle-syncing' their workouts

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:22:05 GMT

Menstrual cycles are highly individual, making blanket advice found on social media difficult to apply, researchers say.

Coroner warns of risk of future deaths at mental health unit where patient was killed

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:59:44 GMT

Hugo Flint-Cahan, 34, was fatally attacked by Rolando Torres-Pena, 22, at a mental health trust in east London.

'Like a hangover': Why your partner's snoring could be impacting your health

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:56:18 GMT

Sleeping next to a snorer could be having a negative effect on your health, experts tell the BBC.

Covid inquiry PPE report - key findings

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:45:44 GMT

What went wrong with the government's planning and buying of vital items like gloves and gowns that cost taxpayers billions of pounds.

Fresh bedsheets and dusk walks: Expert tips for sleep-deprived freshers

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:20:56 GMT

Why it's a good idea to get out for an evening stroll, and other essential sleep advice for students.

New NHS-style social care system could take decades, Dilnot says

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:10:54 GMT

Sir Andrew Dilnot, who proposed reforms 15 years ago, says the cost of such a scheme would be "very substantial".

Inside Health

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Plus, how much do people really change their habits for a free coffee?

Hidden habits that make your social anxiety worse - and how to break them

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:44:50 GMT

Social anxiety is more common than many think. Here's what you need to know about the condition.

Starting uni? What to know about the free NHS meningitis B jab in England

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 01:00:09 GMT

It follows the UK's largest and fastest growing meningitis B outbreak to date in Kent earlier this year.

Running costs of vaccine damage scheme more than double amount paid to victims

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:45:14 GMT

The cost of administration and medical checks has now topped £83m, according to new figures.

I found out I had cancer when my son kicked me

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:02:18 GMT

Ben Lidgey was accidentally kicked in the testicles by his son, which may have saved his life

The Irish international rugby 'trailblazer' and her legacy of cancer awareness

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:33:08 GMT

Rosie Stewart played for Ireland and was a founding member of Ulster Women's Rugby but died after being diagnosed with breast cancer.

What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:27:27 GMT

Some people can carry bacteria in their nose or throat without getting sick, but can spread it to others.

'Here for Chris' mental health initiative launched

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:29:07 GMT

Chris Kamara has helped launch 'Here for Chris' a new men's mental health initiative in Guernsey.

Consultants and specialist doctors take strike action over pay

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:26:34 GMT

Full emergency cover remained in place and patients were told to attend all scheduled appointments unless advised otherwise.

Open wounds and eyes that can't close - women warn about cheap bleph eyelid surgery

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 05:00:25 GMT

A concerning number of patients are reporting problems from treatment abroad, say doctors.

Alcohol consumption scorecard to help track intake

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:57:09 GMT

The Health Improvement Commission says it is to help people get a clearer picture of their intake.

A&E to remain open as doctors' strike called off

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 14:15:17 GMT

Resident doctor strikes are now on pause while they consider a new pay offer form the government.

Survey to show 'vital insight' of children's lives

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 11:11:16 GMT

Statistics Jersey says the ?2026?Children and Young People’s Survey?will open in October.

Resident doctors cancel strike after new offer from government

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 20:46:11 GMT

The walkout had been due to start at 07:00 BST on Monday and last until Friday.

Treadmills to deadlifts: Why Gen Z are swapping cardio for strength training

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 23:46:14 GMT

Gyms are booming, solitary cardio is out - how workouts are changing.

Early Lampard findings could come within weeks

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:20:22 GMT

Early recommendations could be issued if evidence highlights patient safety risks, the chair says.

Inside India's forest villages, where a dangerous mix of crises led to 32 child deaths

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:41:34 GMT

At least 32 children have died in India's Balaghat district since May amid outbreaks of measles and malaria.

What does hot weather do to the body?

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:48:18 GMT

Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm.

Doctors vote to take strike action in row over pay

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:08:16 GMT

The British Medical Association is in dispute with Manx Care over "pay erosion since 2008".

Which emergency foods should you stock up on?

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 05:22:09 GMT

The BBC's Annabel Rackham shares some dos and don'ts, following government advice in case of food supply chain disruption.

Nobel Prize awarded for revealing inner workings of the brain

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:04:37 GMT

US psychiatrist and neurologist Karl Deisseroth and his German colleagues Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel have been awarded for their work.

'Perimenopause cost me my job and family life'

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 09:54:27 GMT

Sally Williams says she wants other women to be aware of the "danger zone" of perimenopause.

How to find your perfect pillow - according to an expert

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:45:37 GMT

Dr Chris McCarthy talks through the four considerations you need to make before buying your pillow.

'My big breasts lead to lewd comments in the street'

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:55:16 GMT

Charlotte Howard has been turned down for breast reduction surgery by the NHS, despite daily pain.

Inside Health

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:12:00 GMT

Millions of people still have long Covid, yet a cure still isn't quite within reach.

Seated exercises help physical and mental health

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:50:01 GMT

Laugh, Move & Groove, nominated for the Make a Difference Awards, holds sessions around Jersey.

'Broken social care will in the end break the NHS,' says Burnham

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 09:52:49 GMT

Andy Burnham said the proposed care service would be laid out in detail and put on the ballot at the next general election.

Scrapping pensions triple lock 'morally wrong', says union boss

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 09:10:03 GMT

Andy Burnham wants to outline his ideas for a free-at-the-point-of-use social care system in his first speech to Labour conference as prime minister.

Resident doctors take strike action over pay

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:45:58 GMT

The BMA said there will "undoubtedly be cancellation of operations, outpatient appointments and elective care" but "patient safety will still be prioritised".

Ten NHS staff removed over Noah Woods data breach

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 08:04:32 GMT

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust says it has launched an "urgent" investigation.

Inside Health

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Also, running during pregnancy and how to recover.

Woman's Hour

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:35:00 GMT

We find out more about a rape investigation at a US university that's sparked rage online.

UK begins trials of Ebola vaccine developed in just eight weeks

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:00:16 GMT

The UK medicines regulator has given approval for an experimental vaccine to be tested on healthy adults.

Family told to call locksmith over mental health fears

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 04:57:25 GMT

A force should have flagged mental health services after a family called about their son, IOPC says.

Why 'sleepmaxxing' could be making your sleep worse

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:41:27 GMT

The things you're doing to make your sleep better could actually be making your sleep worse.

'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.

'People forget we exist': Why older LGBTQ+ people fear losing identity

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 23:18:46 GMT

A report suggests older LGBTQ+ people experience more social isolation than their heterosexual peers.

NHS to suspend staff suspected of snooping on patient records

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:47:03 GMT

There have been too many cases of staff abusing patient trust, and enough is enough, the head of the NHS in England says.

Inside Health

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT

How understanding inflammation could transform treatments from cancer to Alzheimer’s.

'A tumour the size of a football saved my life'

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 07:05:06 GMT

Lisa Carroll, 47, who was diagnosed with rare form of ovarian cancer, urges women to check symptoms.

'Why I'm donating 100 litres of my breast milk'

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:06:25 GMT

Emma said donating her breast milk had been "such a worthwhile thing to do".