Health
Handwritten notes reveal Churchill's penicillin concern...
Handwritten notes show the wartime prime minister's frustration over slow penicillin...
We quit our jobs, sold our home twice and spent 10 years...
A NHS trust and hospital manager have been found guilty of health and safety failings...
MPs set to vote on decriminalising abortion in England...
Women would never be prosecuted for terminating a pregnancy under proposed new laws.
Cervical screening invites to change in England
Invitations be sent out by the NHS every five years instead of every three for women...
Martha doctor's failings 'particularly grave'
A medical tribunal has found a senior doctor's failings amounted to gross negligence...
Hospital backlog drops to lowest level in two years
But the NHS in England is still well below its target for seeing patients within...
World-first blood cancer therapy to be given on NHS
It sneaks toxic drugs inside cancer cells to hit them hard while minimising side-effects.
Mood swings fuelled Heston Blumenthal's genius. But the...
A new BBC documentary looks at how a diagnosis of bipolar disorder at 57 changed...
I'm an NHS leader - but mum still suffered at hands of...
NHS Confederation chair Lord Adebowale says his mother's death illustrates inequalities...
How to stay safe at festivals this summer
The UKHSA and Somerset Council have put together a list on how to stay safe at festivals...
My dad gave me a kidney - now I can have my dream wedding
Kieran Innes was worried he would have to curtail his future plans when his kidneys...
Cervical screening changes set to start in Jersey
New testing methods which are more accurate than previous tests lead to the changes.
Why are pollen levels making hay fever so bad this year?
As pollen levels rise, what are the best ways to treat hay fever symptoms, and other...
MPs vote to decriminalise abortion for women in England...
The vote to decriminalise the procedure is the biggest change to abortion laws in...
Calls for more support for endometriosis patients
A campaign group hosts a special event to raise awareness about how the disease...
Hot weather: How to sleep in the heat
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...
Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather.
How does a £1.6m fine affect an NHS trust?
How will the largest fine over maternity deaths impact the NHS and the families...
Six ways to keep your home and yourself cool in hot weather
Six simple things you can do to help keep your house cool when temperatures rise.
Why today's assisted dying vote is so significant
The debate around assisted dying has been a polarised one - and there are still...
'Endometriosis is so much more than painful periods'
Mia Rose Harrison says more awareness of the condition is needed.
Stop telling me to lower my cortisol - it's making me stressed!
Can social media hacks really help bring down your cortisol levels?
'Our sister died of cancer because of our mum's conspiracy...
Paloma Shemirani’s brothers say she refused chemotherapy because of their mother’s...
Strict rules as GPs start to prescribe weight loss jab...
NHS England says the first patients able to get the jab will be those most in need.
National inquiry announced after maternity failings
It will target the worst-performing trusts in England - and report back by the end...
At-home cervical screening tests offered in England
The home tests will be offered so that women can check for cervical cancer without...
Low aspirin dose 'cuts cancer risk in some people'
A Newcastle University-led study looks at how the painkiller can help people with...
GP to discuss women's health issues online
The webinars will be run by a GP, who can answer any questions people have about...
Lost something? You need an 'FBI mindset' to find it...
Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken discuss how to find something when you lose it.
'Just speak to someone' - Pimblett's mental health advice
UFC star Paddy Pimblett speaks with BBC Sport's Sam Harris about dealing with mental...
Watchdog 'acted irrationally' over gender clinic, court...
A former nurse and a mother claim the watchdog should have imposed conditions on...
The English neighbourhood that claims to hold the secret...
With public satisfaction in the NHS just 21%, one area has a plan to shake up its...
Greater awareness behind ADHD surge, study suggests
Study found ADHD is not becoming more common, despite a surge in people being diagnosed.
Watch: Are weight-loss jabs worth the side effects?
Rebecca ordered the jab online, but now says she is considering not using it after...
Women warned weight-loss jabs may affect the pill
Women should use the most effective contraception to avoid pregnancy while taking...
Measles holiday warning as cases rise in Europe
As the summer holiday season gets going, families are being warned of measles outbreaks...
Why food firms are scrambling to cut down on ingredients
Food firms are marketing ranges with fewer ingredients, but are they healthier?
We always joked dad looked nothing like his parents - then...
Matthew's father died late last year - before learning the truth about his family...
Doctors trialling 'poo pills' to flush out dangerous superbugs
Can a dose of good bacteria clear superbugs from their hiding place in the bowels?
Nurses to vote on pay deal as potential strike looms
The ballot is being billed by representatives as the biggest single vote by the...
NHS calls for 200,000 new blood donors as supplies run...
The health service issued an "amber alert" last year and stocks remain low ever...
'I'm going to outlive our child, there are no words'
Jack is one of only 16 children in the world with a genetic condition so rare it...
Streeting urges doctors to vote no in strike ballot
Resident doctors unhappy with 5.4% pay rise with union warning strikes in England...
Hopes of parenthood crushed after IVF embryos destroyed...
Couples in Gaza using IVF to help them conceive “left with nothing” after 4,000...
'My life was saved by a stranger on the other side of the...
An Australian man meets his stem-cell donor for the first time after travelling...
NHS Scotland waits of more than two years on the rise
New figures show waiting lists have an growing number of two-year waits for appointments...
How 'laughing gas' became a deadly - but legal - American...
Nitrous oxide overdoses have increased in the US, but the substance is still legal...
Cash to isolate 'would have cut Covid deaths'
Baroness Dido Harding tells Covid inquiry Rishi Sunak blocked higher support payments.
'I'm tackling my diabetes risk for my grandson'
NHS Sussex urges people to take action as Type 2 diabetes cases rise across the...
New nature health scheme aims to boost well-being
The RSPB, which helped draw up the scheme, says it has been a success in other parts...
The Covid Inquiry Podcast: 'I wasn't the decision maker'
The Inquiry hears from the lead of the test and trace unit
Why are disposable vapes being banned and how harmful is...
It will be illegal to sell or supply disposable vapes from 1 June 2025.
Disposable vape ban begins - but will it have an impact?
Retailers will no longer be able to sell single-use vapes as new laws come into...
People say cola and fries are helping their migraines -...
Migraines are one of the most complex neurological disorders. What is the science...
Pharmacists warn drug shortage affecting cancer patients
Some patients are skipping meals due to a shortage of Creon, says a pharmacy association.
Exercise improves colon cancer survival, major study shows
Risk of dying was cut by a third after colon cancer patients dialled up exercise...
Manslaughter case launched into Nottingham baby deaths
A corporate manslaughter investigation has been opened by police as a major review...
'I had to leave my baby and felt like a prisoner in hospital'
Mothers with serious mental health problems are separated from their babies in Northern...
Syphilis and drug-resistant gonorrhoea increasing
Experts say the gonorrhoea figures are a worry. although the actual number of drug-resistant...
Police investigate heart deaths at NHS hospital
Patients who died at Castle Hill Hospital near Hull may have suffered avoidable...
Abortion laws are Victorian era, says grieving mum
Elen Hughes, who lost her son Danial at 37-and-a-half weeks, says police guidance...
Government has no clear plan for NHS England abolition,...
Cross-party group of MPs say move is causing uncertainty at time when NHS is under...
For, against, undecided: Three GPs give their views on...
GPs from different areas of England tell us how they feel about plans to legalise...
Helping on the farm reaps mental health benefits
Farm Care has "seen an impact" on youngsters' mental health on east Surrey farms.
Nature festival launched at national Park
Events included wildlife walks, art sessions and the chance to meet an Exmoor pony.
Can AI therapists really be an alternative to human help?
With NHS mental health waitlists at record highs, are chatbots a possible solution?
'We can't stay silent over endometriosis struggle'
Roya Rasouli, 27, promised herself on her hospital bed to share her story and is...
Infected blood victims call for faster compensation
Diana Johnson MP, who has campaigned with victims, tells BBC slow progress is "disappointing".
World-first gonorrhoea vaccine launched by NHS England...
The treatment will be offered to those most at risk from August after a record number...
West Nile virus detected in UK mosquitoes for first time
A UK Health Security Agency spokesperson said the risk to the general public is...
'This group will really benefit a lot of men'
Jake Devline-Reed says it will provide a "safe space" for those that need it.
MP considered bladder removal over chronic UTI
Stoke-on-Trent South MP Allison Gardner says at one point she considered having...
Women with dense breasts should have extra NHS cancer scans,...
Additional scans better tailored to spotting cancer in dense breasts could treble...
Scientists propose novel way of treating mosquitoes for...
Normally the insects are targeted with insecticide, but US researchers say anti-malaria...
Horse charity calls on NHS to fund equine services
Horses for Wellbeing says the funding would see children get help before they "hit...
The surprising benefits of breathing through your nose
By the age of 30, each one of us will have taken around 250 million breaths. But...
Cross-sex hormones for under 18s could be restricted or...
The government is "actively reviewing" private prescriptions of cross-sex hormones...
Johnson wanted tighter Covid rules, inquiry hears
In his diaries, Lord Vallance wrote that ex-PM thought rules were not ruthless enough.
Patients from Nottingham killer's NHS trust carried out...
Two men under the care of the same NHS trust as Valdo Calocane carried out stabbings...
Doctors threaten strike action after 4% pay offer
The British Medical Association, which represents doctors, said the increase was...
'My health condition makes me scared to get pregnant'
Pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder is treated by the contraceptive pill - putting...
'I don't know what we'll do' - Vapers panic-buy ahead of...
Some disposable vape users say they are stockpiling, worried about what they will...
Women scared to get pregnant due to overlooked disorder
Marianne has pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder, a condition which affects as many...
Mental health A&E centres to open across England
The plans would allow people in acute mental distress to get treatment in hospital...
'WeightWatchers set me up to fail' - Why diet industry...
As WeightWatchers files for bankruptcy, we examine the competition it faces from...
'Doctors told my mum poison symptoms were anxiety'
Ellena Baxter says watching her mother's health deteriorate was devastating.
Teen unable to eat due to rare digestive condition
Finley receives weekly injections into his heart as his digestive system cannot...
Weight-loss drugs tested in head-to-head trial
Scientists test Mounjaro and Wegovy - the big beasts of weight loss medication -...
Rugby club hosts mental health day for pupils
The BBC Radio Northampton Headfest event offers children the chance to learn, relax...
From Kardashian popcorn to pancakes - is the protein health...
A rising number of food products contain claims about being a source of protein...
'It's hugely important just to talk' - Burn and Shearer...
Newcastle defender Dan Burn and club legend Alan Shearer discuss the mental health...
My bowel had to be removed after years of constipation
Kathryn Nicklas said embarrassment as a teenager meant she had struggled to advocate...
Rugby star part of campaign to better mental health
The England fly-half will be at the University of Surrey promoting a new set of...
Running helps 'build up strong mindset' - Lindsey Burrow
Lindsey Burrow talks to Giovanna Fletcher on the Couch to 5K Podcast about how her...
Doctor accused of falsifying artificial mesh records
Tony Dixon was suspended after mesh surgery was found to have caused harm to hundreds...
Child obesity clinics seeing BMIs over 50
Many are from the most deprived areas, and a significant number are neurodivergent...
Care providers say overseas worker crackdown 'short-sighted'
Many care workers say it is a rewarding job, so the task is how to get more people...
