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'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.
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.
Chronic UTIs made MP 'feel like a drug user'
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:38:00 GMT
Dr Allison Gardner MP has been living with the "searing pain" of recurring infections for a decade.
Baby termination was 'our most loving choice'
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:07:21 GMT
Rosanna Brown was advised to end her pregnancy because her baby had a life-threatening condition.
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.
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.
'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.
Teen 'detached from reality' to cope with return of aggressive cancer
Mon, 12 Oct 2026 05:26:28 GMT
Ethan found out his cancer had returned two weeks after successful treatment.
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.
Inside Health
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
How understanding inflammation could transform treatments from cancer to Alzheimer’s.
'I was blamed for my baby's death, now NHS needs to change'
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:42:43 GMT
Neil and Katie Russell are working with the hospital where their daughter died on the scheme.
I've woken from endometriosis operations to find the surgery hasn't been done
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:54:42 GMT
Kelly O'Shea says she's "lost faith" in women's health after paying £20k for treatment she needed.
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.
New mental health directory launches
Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:09:04 GMT
It provides information about a range of services to support mental health, officials say.
The Fix
Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:41:58 GMT
Two former addicts run a church in Burnley trying to help people in crisis.
What happens when you don't know your family medical history?
Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:45:31 GMT
People who have been adopted or in care sometimes struggle to access family medical history which would be crucial to their own health.
'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.
Yes, hang-xiety is a real thing
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:59:16 GMT
Waking up feeling hungover AND anxious? BBC Health's Chloe Hayward explains the science behind hang-xiety.
'What terminal cancer has taught me about life'
Sat, 10 Oct 2026 06:16:46 GMT
A Gloucestershire man with terminal cancer shares the life lessons he wishes he'd learned sooner.
Carys lived with endometriosis pain for decades, then everything changed
Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:23:53 GMT
Carys Thurlby says "intense pain had become my normal" but surgery changed her life.
Autism, ADHD and mental health review: What you need to know
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:16:11 GMT
It contains big lessons for the NHS, welfare, education and employment policies. What are the key takeaways?
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.
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.
'I was dead for 10 minutes, but lived to tell the tale'
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:09:13 GMT
Medics in Spain raced against time to save Sandra McCartney's life after her heart stopped beating.
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.
One million UK people who have never smoked are now vaping
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:09:28 GMT
Latest statistics also show, for the second year in a row, more over-16s vape than smoke.
Service increases access to mental health support
Sun, 11 Oct 2026 07:51:12 GMT
The programme covers a range of topics, including managing anxiety and boosting self-esteem.
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.
Inside Health
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Full body scans, nutritious stockpiles and why strokes are rising in black communities.
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.
'That nagging feeling of dread': Is 'hang-xiety' a real thing?
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 23:31:52 GMT
For some, a hangover can start an anxious spiral. We spoke to experts about the reasons why.
Fund launched to back community wellbeing projects
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:35:58 GMT
The fund aims to attract support from individuals, families, businesses and charitable trusts.
From the workplace to pop culture - why how we view women's anger is changing
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:40:22 GMT
Studies suggest women are getting angrier, but are they just more open about it?
Family of woman who died after 'misread' smear test join calls for inquiry
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:00:21 GMT
Relatives of Louise Corbett Gibbons support the campaign for an inquiry into screening services.
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.
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.
'Ominous signs' of winter pressures as NHS waiting list grows
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:42:56 GMT
NHS winter pressures appear to be building already, with rises in waiting times for planned surgery.
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.
Harry says he 'slipped into depression' after leaving UK
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:55:41 GMT
The Duke of Sussex says he had an "adrenaline crash" while visiting Vancouver Island to "get some space".
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.
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.
'It shows you there is hope': Football coach on anorexia recovery journey
Sun, 11 Oct 2026 05:43:12 GMT
Jordan Caldwell, who once struggled to see a future beyond anorexia, says bodybuilding gave him a new purpose in life.
'Our newborn baby nearly died from Group B Strep'
Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:15:26 GMT
At just three weeks old, Leo suddenly became suddenly unwell, caused by Group B Streptococcus
I've woken from endometriosis operations to find the surgery hasn't been done
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:54:42 GMT
Kelly O'Shea says she's "lost faith" in women's health after paying £20k for treatment she needed.
Inside Health
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Plus, how much do people really change their habits for a free coffee?
New global guidelines warn against obesity drugs for children under 10
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:07:54 GMT
Care should focus on healthy eating and exercise, not medicines such as weight-loss injections, says the World Health Organization
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".
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.
ADHD and autism at risk of over-diagnosis, says government review
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:01:30 GMT
The review, which focuses on younger people, warned there was a risk society was moving from an era of under-diagnosis to over-diagnosis.
Stormont 'failing to plan' for ageing population
Mon, 12 Oct 2026 05:33:24 GMT
Politicians are urged to prepare as over-65s are projected to outnumber children in NI by next year.
Ten NHS trusts referred over monitoring consent
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:42:35 GMT
Infrared technology is used in patients' bedrooms and can monitor their breathing and pulse.
Childhood cancer symptoms can be easily missed - here's what to look out for
Sun, 11 Oct 2026 23:03:45 GMT
Although rare, cancer is the leading cause of death from disease among children under 15 in the UK.
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".
Cut screen time in classrooms to avoid long-term health issues, clinicians urge
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:35:43 GMT
A group of clinicians warns technology use in English schools is driving a rise in health problems like short-sightedness.
Yes, hang-xiety is a real thing
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:59:16 GMT
Waking up feeling hungover AND anxious? BBC Health's Chloe Hayward explains the science behind hang-xiety.
Report highlights flaws in ADHD and autism care
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:52:01 GMT
There is a risk of people being over-diagnosed with ADHD and autism, an official review in England has found.