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Fewer heat-related deaths in 2025 despite warmest summer
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:08:13 GMT
Summer 2025 was the warmest UK summer on record, with four heatwaves, a top temperature of nearly 38C and a mean temperature of 16.1C
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.
Patients harmed as Covid pandemic brought NHS close to collapse, inquiry finds
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:38:03 GMT
Third report into the pandemic says patients and staff were failed as health service only just coped.
Nurse wins settlement in trans pronouns dispute
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:39:58 GMT
Melle was racially abused by a transgender woman at a hospital after she addressed them as "Mr".
ChatGPT 'uncovered woman's rare condition' after years of misdiagnosis
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:11:43 GMT
Phoebe was told she'd be treated as a mental health patient if she kept returning to A&E.
Inside Health
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT
James Gallagher is joined by experts to answer key questions on the meningitis outbreak.
AR tech prepares patients for endometriosis surgery
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 06:59:29 GMT
The images are used in consultations to show what happens to the womb, ovaries and fallopian tubes.
Why weight-loss jabs work better for some people than others
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:47:37 GMT
People who carry variations in two genes linked to appetite and digestion can lose more weight when taking drugs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro to treat obesity, research suggests.
Streeting denies changing pay deal for resident doctors
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:46:28 GMT
The Health Secretary says his "door is open" for more talks to resolve the long-running dispute.
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.
The teenage caffeine pouch trend troubling US 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.
Incontinence problems leave me 'leaking while competing'
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:14:12 GMT
Aimee Oliver's problems began in her 20s following the birth of her first child.
'Something wasn't right': Wrong sperm given to UK families by IVF clinics in northern Cyprus
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:54:51 GMT
Families of seven children believe the wrong sperm or egg donors were used in their IVF treatment.
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.
Inside Health
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT
James Gallagher examines the outbreak of bacterial meningitis in Kent.
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.
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.
Why are fewer people donating their organs?
Mon, 09 Feb 2026 06:21:27 GMT
The number waiting for an organ is at a record high as loved ones increasingly block donations.
Our son loved the outdoors - invisible illness means he now can't walk or talk
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:11:52 GMT
Tomos is one of thousands with ME in Wales, with services described as “a desert” for those most affected.
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.
'Two weeks will make such a difference': UK first as NI brings in miscarriage leave
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:10:03 GMT
Northern Ireland becomes first part of UK to bring in legal entitlement for parents affected by miscarriage at any stage of a pregnancy to have paid leave.
Covid inquiry chair defends £200m cost and four-year process on final day
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:04:55 GMT
Baroness Heather Hallett said completing the hearings in under four years was an achievement but critics have questioned its cost.
How to check whether you have bowel cancer
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:49:43 GMT
What are the main symptoms and causes of bowel cancer, and how can you reduce your risk of getting it?
Jersey's wellbeing score is below UK and France
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:58:57 GMT
Jersey's wellbeing score is below UK and France in survey of data from 41 countries.
Incontinence problems leave me 'leaking while competing'
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:14:12 GMT
Aimee Oliver's problems began in her 20s following the birth of her first child.
Is the bite of the false widow spider dangerous?
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:41:57 GMT
Experts say noble false widow spiders could be to blame for an increase in bites being treated in hospital.
Should we be using cotton buds to clean our ears?
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:33:39 GMT
Greg Foot asks whether we should be using cotton buds to clean our ears.
Should we be using cotton buds to clean our ears?
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:33:39 GMT
Greg Foot asks whether we should be using cotton buds to clean our ears.
What is the UK Covid inquiry and how does it work?
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:58:36 GMT
The third report from the inquiry into the government's handling of the pandemic says the NHS was close to collapse.
Women's network for mid-life wellbeing launches
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 06:12:58 GMT
The support group was set up by a woman who challenged herself to try 50 new things before turning 50.
'Doctors thought my endometriosis was IBS'
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:01:44 GMT
The charity Endometriosis UK says the average time to receive a diagnosis has risen to nine years and four months.
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.
Prince William praises £20m milestone for Bowelbabe fund
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:53:47 GMT
The Bowelbabe fund, set up by Dame Deborah James in 2022, helps to support Cancer Research UK.
NHS dentistry is rotting. Will the plan to fix it work?
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 01:26:40 GMT
As patients struggle to find NHS dentists, Labour has a plan but not everybody is convinced it will work
Is screen time always bad and how do I manage it?
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 22:52:41 GMT
How do you manage screen time, does it have a bad impact and what steps can you take to mitigate the problem?
Why the benefit used by more than 8 million people may not be fit for the future
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 23:09:50 GMT
Can Universal Credit and the work and benefits system more generally reshape itself to meet a new reality?
Newly qualified paramedics told to apply for jobs abroad due to hire freeze
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:20:15 GMT
The Welsh Ambulance Service said newly qualified paramedics would not be offered roles this year due to "financial and operational issues".
Incontinence problems leave me 'leaking while competing'
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:19:03 GMT
Aimee Oliver never imagined that giving birth would ultimately cause her to need surgery for incontinence.
Prostate cancer screening: What you need to know
Wed, 03 Dec 2025 09:47:11 GMT
Everything you need to know about the decision on who should be screened for prostate cancer.
My daughter has childhood dementia and may not live past 16
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:18:45 GMT
Diagnosed just before her fourth birthday, Sophia, now 15, can no longer speak and cannot walk unaided.
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.
Inside Health
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT
James visits Hackney, which has one of the lowest vaccination rates in the country.
'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.
Are UK students at risk of more deadly meningitis outbreaks?
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:15:07 GMT
The worst seems to be over, but questions remain about why this happened and whether it could happen again.
New light shed on who benefits most from weight-loss jabs
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:07:19 GMT
People who carry variations in two genes linked to appetite and digestion can lose more weight when taking drugs to treat obesity, research suggests.
Weight-loss jabs will be offered on NHS for people at risk of further heart attacks
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:01:43 GMT
More than a million people in England will start being offered the anti-obesity jab for better heart health and to avoid strokes.
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.
Women in Northern Ireland welcome introduction of miscarriage leave
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:17:40 GMT
Northern Ireland has become the first part of the UK where a woman and her partner are entitled to two weeks of paid leave if they experience a miscarriage at any stage of pregnancy.
'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.
Deep-fried food banned in new plans for school dinners
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:36:55 GMT
Schools are being told to cut down on sugary desserts, and provide more vegetables and whole grains.
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.
Why is MenB vaccine not given to teenagers in UK and should they be offered it?
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:09:46 GMT
Students and older teens are not routinely vaccinated against the meningitis strain behind the Kent outbreak.
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.
I've been a sex educator for six years. Why did I start doubting my contraception choices?
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 23:15:17 GMT
Misinformation about contraception has been spreading on social media, alongside the "very real frustrations" of women complaining about side effects.
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.
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 still haunted that he died alone': The last voices of the Covid inquiry
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 04:52:33 GMT
Bereaved families have the final say as the Covid inquiry completes three years of public hearings.
I was pressured into refusing a blood transfusion aged 11. The Jehovah's Witnesses' new policy changes nothing
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 05:17:13 GMT
Former followers say the organisation is still putting lives at risk, despite a policy update.
Hospital at centre of child HIV outbreak caught reusing syringes in undercover filming
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:27:45 GMT
Footage shows staff in Pakistan injecting without gloves and reusing syringes, but the hospital boss refuses to acknowledge it is genuine.
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.
Escaping the manosphere
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:26:00 GMT
Will Adolphy helps men and boys escape the influence of the online manosphere.
What is vegan collagen?
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:22:54 GMT
What's the latest on Collagen?
