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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.
