Health
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...
Nature festival launched at national Park
Events included wildlife walks, art sessions and the chance to meet an Exmoor pony.
Helping on the farm reaps mental health benefits
Farm Care has "seen an impact" on youngsters' mental health on east Surrey farms.
For, against, undecided: Three GPs give their views on...
GPs from different areas of England tell us how they feel about plans to legalise...
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...
World-first gonorrhoea vaccine launched by NHS England...
The treatment will be offered to those most at risk from August after a record number...
Infected blood victims call for faster compensation
Diana Johnson MP, who has campaigned with victims, tells BBC slow progress is "disappointing".
West Nile virus detected in UK mosquitoes for first time
A UK Health Security Agency spokesperson said the risk to the general public is...
MP considered bladder removal over chronic UTI
Stoke-on-Trent South MP Allison Gardner says at one point she considered having...
'This group will really benefit a lot of men'
Jake Devline-Reed says it will provide a "safe space" for those that need it.
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.
Doctors threaten strike action after 4% pay offer
The British Medical Association, which represents doctors, said the increase was...
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...
'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...
Teen unable to eat due to rare digestive condition
Finley receives weekly injections into his heart as his digestive system cannot...
'Doctors told my mum poison symptoms were anxiety'
Ellena Baxter says watching her mother's health deteriorate was devastating.
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...
My bowel had to be removed after years of constipation
Kathryn Nicklas said embarrassment as a teenager meant she had struggled to advocate...
'It's hugely important just to talk' - Burn and Shearer...
Newcastle defender Dan Burn and club legend Alan Shearer discuss the mental health...
Running helps 'build up strong mindset' - Lindsey Burrow
Lindsey Burrow talks to Giovanna Fletcher on the Couch to 5K Podcast about how her...
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...
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...
'Frustration is a huge part of my life with ADHD'
Henry has ADHD and struggles with everyday tasks and remembering appointments.
New hope for patients with breast cancer gene
Treating patients with a drug before surgery greatly reduced the chances of the...
Charity boss slams 'reprehensible' health trusts
NHS trusts "try to stop" coroners issuing Prevention of Future Death reports, an...
'Appalling' inquest delays hurt families - inquiry
The Lampard Inquiry is examining the deaths of more than 2,000 mental health patients...
Streeting accused of 'betrayal' over maternity funding...
Campaigners say the move will “rip the heart out of any moves to improve maternity...
Second daily endometriosis pill approved for NHS
Linzagolix will only be available for patients whose previous medical or surgical...
New mum says maternity treatment was 'traumatic'
More than 700 people sign a petition to put a Teesside hospital trust into special...
Assisted deaths could be more than 4,000 in 10th year after...
Estimate included in official review of costs and impact of passing assisted dying...
Are there more autistic people now?
Why is the number of autism diagnoses changing? And what does it mean for autistic...
Teen mental health: When to seek help and what parents...
Mental health problems are increasing in young people. How can their families support...
Prescription charges frozen in England
The charge for a single item will remain at £9.90 in 2025-26, the government has...
Wrestling for wellbeing... at church
Songs of Praise visits a church's wrestling club which helps its members' mental...
Male workers should be able to carry out mammograms, experts...
The Society of Radiographers says allowing men to do mammograms would reduce staff...
Milkshakes and lattes could be covered by sugar tax
The tax would be applied to manufacturers of milk-based drinks and dairy-based substitutes,...
NHS trust admits failures led to teenager's death
Staff were tasked with giving one-to-one care to Elise Sebastian, an inquest hears.
Woman's eyesight saved by cutting-edge test after mystery...
After years of suffering, a cutting-edge test diagnosed Ellie Irwin with a rare...
The joy of a visit when you have dementia
Visiting a friend or relative with dementia can help reinforce relationships and...
King sends heartfelt message to fellow cancer patients
King Charles gives a personal message to others facing the anxiety of a cancer diagnosis.
Minister 'starts to take women's health seriously'
Jersey Health Minister Tom Binet defended his record on women's health at a meeting.
Community comes together for well-being day
The event includes family activities aimed at promoting creativity and well-being.
Belfast public needle bin 'not a silver bullet'
A trial for a waste needle bin in a Belfast city centre car park will be voted on...
'I lost my kidney to a silent assassin'
Stacey, from Leeds, underwent robotic surgery after one of her kidneys failed due...
Charity's wellness sessions take to the road
The iCan organisation's van is offering support to "hard-to-reach" people in parts...
Free sauna has become a 'real community hub'
The free-to-use sauna in Margate is built in the style of a 19th Century bathing...
Wellbeing strategy aims to increase life expectancy
A public consultation on the project by Epsom and Ewell Borough Council will run...
GPs and sports centre join forces
A group of GP practices join up with a sports centre operator to open a new healthcare...
Inside Health
James explores the science of a sweet tooth and then gets tips on how to brush like...
'I didn't know I was pregnant until I gave birth'
Bryony had no pregnancy symptoms when she went into labour at the beauty salon she...
New device gives female patients more dignity
A urinary bottle initially designed for men has been adapted to work for women in...
'I've had 100 operations and will never stop' - inside...
Face-scanning apps, social media influencers and toxic beauty standards are fuelling...
The Supreme Court ruling gives clarity - but now comes...
The judgement provides a clear framework for what equality laws mean, but it remains...
'One-of-a-kind' girl born with heart outside chest has...
Vanellope, now seven, undergoes more surgery to reconstruct a "cage" around her...
Millions of vapes seized in illegal trade crackdown
Single-use vapes are among the main driving forces of the black market, the BBC...
Exhausted hospital staff putting patients at risk, says...
NHS safety body wants a focus on staff fatigue as it warns of mistakes and impaired...
'My peanut allergy nearly killed me - now I eat them every...
Just a few years ago, Chris Brookes-Smith could have died from eating peanuts -...
Woman 'keeled over in agony' from endometriosis
Bekki Thomas is calling for more research into the condition.
Premenstrual disorder hits relationships - study
PMDD sufferers expressed a lower sense of intimacy, researchers at Durham University...
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Taxi driver gives free ride for mental health chat
A taxi driver from Farnborough has undertaken mental health training with the Samaritans.
Why RFK Jr wants American cereal to be more Canadian
The US health secretary on Tuesday announced the country would ban eight commonly...
Supported housing in crisis, groups tell Starmer
Supported housing for vulnerable or disabled people is in crisis, a letter to the...
'Why I want an IVF baby to screen out gene that made me...
Blind influencer Lucy Edwards on choosing IVF which will screen out the gene that...
Plan for GPs to keep millions out of hospital
GPs will work more closely with specialists to support patients closer to home,...
These men put off doctor's visits again and again. Then...
In an NHS survey, 48% of men said they felt pressure to "tough it out" when it came...
What goes on inside toddlers' brains?
A unique study is tracking the development of hundreds of babies whose parents have...
Adult ADHD diagnosis 'tough but totally made sense'
Jennifer Cousins says it is "unfair" that there are no commissioned services for...
Potential new antibiotic for treating gonorrhoea
It comes as experts say cases of infections that are resistant to current treatments...
WHO agrees legally binding pandemic treaty
The agreement is designed to ensure more cooperation between nations in the event...
North Scotland among highest rates of Huntington's
The statistics are five times higher than the world figure, a University of Aberdeen...
Disposable vape use falling in UK ahead of ban
The number of people vaping in the UK has stalled, while disposable vape usage has...
Brazilian butt lift ads banned by UK regulator
The ads used time-limited deals to "irresponsibly pressurise" customers into booking,...
Doctors in two end-of-life cases can be named
Those involved in caring for Isaiah Haastrup and Zainab Abbasi can be named, the...
California man invites BBC to witness his death as MPs...
Wayne Hawkins believes terminally ill people should be able to die when they choose,...
Woman contacted by stranger on DNA site - and the truth...
An NHS trust has paid compensation after a woman, now in her 70s, discovered she...
'I could live 30 years but plan to die': How assisted dying...
BBC News reports on assisted dying in Canada, where some say it's now easier to...
