Health
Why today's sunshine is more dangerous than normal
The UK could experience some of the highest UV levels ever recorded, on Thursday.
What are UV levels and how can you protect yourself?
How dangerous is UV radiation and how can you protect yourself when levels are high?
I lost £15,000 after going to an IVF middleman
Companies that act as "middlemen" between patients and doctors are not regulated...
How is your hospital doing as NHS battles to bring down...
Use our interactive tracker to see if treatment waits are getting better at your...
Covid inquiry to look at impact on care services
The Covid inquiry will examine the impact of the pandemic on care services, starting...
Emma is doing something she swore she never would - buying...
One month on from the disposable vape ban, one mum says it has had little impact...
What should you look for when choosing sunscreen?
What to look for when choosing sunscreen and how to apply it to get the maximum...
Is RFK Jr's divisive plan to Make America Healthy Again...
The most powerful public health official in the US is reviled by some medics - but...
Covid inquiry hears of 'generational slaughter'
Relatives of care home residents tell the Covid inquiry they will never get over...
Ketamine helped me escape my negative thoughts - then it...
Young people are taking dangerous amounts of ket because it's cheap, easily available...
Covid care home policy was 'least worst decision' - Hancock
Former health secretary Matt Hancock denied claims the government's attempt to throw...
South Africans fear spike in HIV infections as US aid cuts...
South Africa has been at the forefront of the successful battle to halt the spread...
Is the most expensive lip balm always the best?
Do you need to spend more to get the best for your chapped lips?
Alzheimer's has isolated us, says Fiona Phillips' husband
Martin Frizell has spoken of the social isolation faced by the couple since the...
Vaccine roll-outs cut deaths by 60% - study
The study looked at vaccines deployed during outbreaks of five deadly diseases.
Schools recognised for emotional wellbeing skills
Seven schools receive awards for changes they have made to help pupils and staff.
Premises plea as wellbeing charity told to move
Simply Limitless must leave its base in Kidderminster in weeks after the landlord...
How do heat health alerts work?
The weather alert service warns the public when high or low temperatures could damage...
Babies made using three people's DNA are born free of hereditary...
The method was pioneered by UK scientists to overcome devastating, often fatal inherited...
Why are measles cases rising in the UK?
What are the symptoms of measles and how dangerous is the disease?
Football tickets on prescription under new scheme
Free tickets will be given to patients in Gloucestershire to help alleviate symptoms...
NHS tracker - are hospital waiting times improving near...
Use our interactive tracker to see if treatment waits are getting better at your...
Sleep, exercise, hydrate - do we really need to stick to...
As a study casts doubt on the daily steps maxim, we take a look at some other health...
Why we need to talk about periods, breasts and injuries...
Understanding the pressure elite sport puts on women’s bodies is pushing athletes...
'I'm utterly lost': Patients' anger over doctors strike...
Patients tell the BBC they have sympathy for resident doctors, but are worried about...
The Documentary Podcast
Why is uterine fibroids, a problem that affects millions of women rarely talked...
Patients urged to go to appointments during strike
An NHS spokesperson is thanking teams in the region for their hard work over the...
Being an MMA fighter with PCOS and endometriosis
Mixed martial artist Sammy-Jo Luxton explains the difficulties of fighting with...
Pleas for strike doctors to work blocked by union
NHS England says 18 requests have been rejected, but the doctors' union says hospitals...
'I was a shopping addict - it needs to be taken more seriously'
People with experience of compulsive buying say more NHS help is needed to tackle...
I've stopped life-saving medication says man exhausted...
Tim Hull, who has a rare neurological condition, says his quality of life is "very,...
The doctor strike has ended - what comes next?
With doctors returning to work after five-day walkout, is there an opportunity for...
Hospital trust to launch endometriosis study
The two-year project involves 70 patients recruited in north Staffordshire and Birminmgham.
E.coli infections rise due to salad leaf outbreaks
Parents should wash their children's hands with soap and warm water before food,...
Why did resident doctors strike and what are they paid?
Resident doctors in England went on strike over pay for five days at the end of...
Major healthcare equipment firm on brink of failure
NRS Healthcare, which provides wheelchairs, hoists and other equipment, is expected...
Doctors' union agrees to resume talks with Streeting
But the health secretary says he will not negotiate on pay, adding that the union...
Boost our pay or risk strike action, warn nurse leaders
Royal College of Nursing wants urgent talks on way NHS contract works, warning nurses...
Sara Pascoe: 'I don't know how relationships survive parenthood'
The comedian talks about some of the things she has struggled with as a new mother...
Why is it so hard to say no?
Dr Sunita Sah explains to Drs Xand and Chris van Tulleken why many people find it...
Mums' support group 'buzzing' at award nomination
Omagh group Support 2gether is a finalist in the BBC's Make a Difference Awards.
Former nurse loses legal challenge over private gender...
A High Court challenge over the registration of England's first private gender clinic...
Artists help pupils and centre users create murals
The murals are created at a special education school and wellbeing and cancer support...
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.
MPs vote to decriminalise abortion for women in England...
The vote to decriminalise the procedure is the biggest change to abortion laws in...
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...
Calls for more support for endometriosis patients
A campaign group hosts a special event to raise awareness about how the disease...
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.
Hot weather: How to sleep in the heat
Simple tips to help you get a good night's sleep during 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.
'Endometriosis is so much more than painful periods'
Mia Rose Harrison says more awareness of the condition is needed.
Why today's assisted dying vote is so significant
The debate around assisted dying has been a polarised one - and there are still...
'Our sister died of cancer because of our mum's conspiracy...
Paloma Shemirani’s brothers say she refused chemotherapy because of their mother’s...
Stop telling me to lower my cortisol - it's making me stressed!
Can social media hacks really help bring down your cortisol levels?
National inquiry announced after maternity failings
It will target the worst-performing trusts in England - and report back by the end...
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.
Low aspirin dose 'cuts cancer risk in some people'
A Newcastle University-led study looks at how the painkiller can help people with...
At-home cervical screening tests offered in England
The home tests will be offered so that women can check for cervical cancer without...
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.
GP to discuss women's health issues online
The webinars will be run by a GP, who can answer any questions people have about...
'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...
Watch: Are weight-loss jabs worth the side effects?
Rebecca ordered the jab online, but now says she is considering not using it after...
Greater awareness behind ADHD surge, study suggests
Study found ADHD is not becoming more common, despite a surge in people being diagnosed.
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...
We always joked dad looked nothing like his parents - then...
Matthew's father died late last year - before learning the truth about his family...
Why food firms are scrambling to cut down on ingredients
Food firms are marketing ranges with fewer ingredients, but are they healthier?
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...
Nurses to vote on pay deal as potential strike looms
The ballot is being billed by representatives as the biggest single vote by the...
Doctors trialling 'poo pills' to flush out dangerous superbugs
Can a dose of good bacteria clear superbugs from their hiding place in the bowels?
'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...
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...
'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...
Cash to isolate 'would have cut Covid deaths'
Baroness Dido Harding tells Covid inquiry Rishi Sunak blocked higher support payments.
How 'laughing gas' became a deadly - but legal - American...
Nitrous oxide overdoses have increased in the US, but the substance is still legal...
'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.
People say cola and fries are helping their migraines -...
Migraines are one of the most complex neurological disorders. What is the science...
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...
Pharmacists warn drug shortage affecting cancer patients
Some patients are skipping meals due to a shortage of Creon, says a pharmacy association.
