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'I forgot what it's like to be outside': Intensive care ward opens on rooftop
King's College Hospital in London opened an intensive care ward on its rooftop, marking a bold experiment in patient recovery. The outdoor space monit…
What is meningitis B and why is a vaccine only being offered to some teenagers?
Meningitis B hits fast and kills young people with terrifying speed. The bacterial infection inflames the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal c…
'I've requested a full hysterectomy'
Emma Barnett opens up about her long battle with endometriosis, a chronic condition affecting roughly one in ten women of reproductive age. The BBC pr…
Emma Barnett: We can't ignore this disease that leaves one in 10 women like me in agony
BBC presenter Emma Barnett is pushing for political action on endometriosis, a chronic condition affecting roughly one in ten women. Barnett has partn…
Ministers want 60% of children walking or cycling to school by 2035
England's government has set an ambitious target for 2035. Ministers aim to get 60 percent of children walking or cycling to school within the next de…
Grooming survivors left with criminal records still being failed, BBC told
Survivors of child sexual exploitation prosecuted for crimes committed during their abuse continue facing systemic barriers to justice and support, ac…
How Eriksen's heart device kicked into action
Christian Eriksen's implanted cardioverter-defibrillator functioned exactly as designed after the Tottenham and Denmark midfielder collapsed during Eu…
New drug to stop 'Ozempic butt' muscle loss side effect of obesity jabs
Ozempic and similar GLP-1 receptor agonists have transformed obesity treatment, but they carry an unintended consequence. Users lose roughly one-third…
Top five-a-day foods new study says your heart needs
A new study identifies which fruits and vegetables deliver the most heart-protective flavanols, challenging the one-size-fits-all "five-a-day" messagi…
Hundreds of children die within months as measles cases soar in Bangladesh
Bangladesh faces a severe measles crisis. The country recorded over 60,000 suspected measles cases in just two months, with hundreds of children dying…
What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
Meningitis spreads through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes, with some carriers transmitting the bacteria without showin…
Meningitis B vaccine to be offered to a million young people
England's health service will offer Meningitis B vaccines to approximately one million young people following an unusual outbreak cluster in Kent duri…
'I've never been this good' – revolutionary immune reset puts lupus in remission
A new immune-reset treatment has pushed lupus into remission for trial participants who no longer require medication to manage the autoimmune disease.…
'I spent uni savings on getting my teeth fixed' - how NHS dentist shortage is costing a fortune
# NHS Dentist Shortage Forces Young Adults to Drain Savings on Private Dental Care The NHS dentist crisis is pushing people to make devastating finan…
Cosmeticorexia: How girls are falling down a skincare rabbit hole
Social media is driving a surge in skincare obsession among young girls, with dermatologists and mental health experts raising alarms about the psycho…
What are the plans for Liverpool Women's Hospital?
Liverpool Women's Hospital will consolidate high-risk maternity services at the Royal Liverpool Hospital under new plans that could reshape care for r…
Why renaming my health condition could help other women
Rochelle Lewis has joined millions of women pushing for a name change for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a condition affecting over 170 million wom…
Weight-loss drug Wegovy to be available in pill form in UK for first time
Novo Nordisk will bring Wegovy to the UK in tablet form, marking the first time the blockbuster weight-loss drug becomes available as a daily pill rat…
Nearly 3,000 patients a day face corridor care in NHS
England's National Health Service faces a crisis of overcrowding. Nearly 3,000 patients daily receive treatment in corridors and other makeshift space…
How do weight-loss drugs like Mounjaro and Wegovy work?
Mounjaro and Wegovy represent a seismic shift in how doctors treat obesity and type 2 diabetes. Both drugs work by mimicking glucagon-like peptide-1, …
What to do if you think someone has heat exhaustion or heatstroke
Heat exhaustion and heatstroke demand fast recognition and response. Both emerge in hot weather, but heatstroke is a medical emergency requiring immed…
1 in 4 births in England now by emergency C-section
Emergency cesarean sections account for one in four births across England, according to new BBC analysis. This rate represents a sharp climb over the …
Excessive social media 'negatively impacts wellbeing'
The World Happiness Report has found a direct correlation between social media consumption and declining wellbeing. The more time people spend on plat…
Why are resident doctors striking and how much are they paid?
Resident doctors in England are striking for the 16th time in June as a long-running pay dispute shows no signs of resolution. The walkout reflects gr…
What are UV levels and how can you protect yourself?
UV radiation reaches Earth daily, with intensity varying by season, time of day, and geographic location. Some exposure triggers vitamin D production …
Author on benefits of investing in children's mental health
Dr Monique Lynch-Jonah has launched the Healthy Minds Kids Series, a collection of picture books designed for children aged seven to 12. The books tar…
Are you feeling overwhelmed?
Psychologist Kimberley Wilson breaks down practical strategies for managing overwhelm in daily life. Wilson, known for her work on behavioral science …
Vets advise ban on over the counter flea treatment for pets
Veterinarians are pushing for stricter regulations on over-the-counter flea treatments, warning that widespread use of these products poses risks to a…
One in four births in England is now emergency caesarean, BBC analysis shows
Emergency caesarean sections now account for one in four births in England, according to BBC analysis of NHS data. The rate has climbed steeply over t…
Prostate cancer screening: What you need to know
# Prostate Cancer Screening: What You Need to Know New guidance reshapes prostate cancer screening recommendations, shifting focus toward individual …
What does hot weather do to the body?
# What Does Hot Weather Do to the Body? Extreme heat stresses the body's cooling system in ways most people underestimate. When temperatures spike, y…
Inside Health
BBC Health correspondent James Gallagher experienced a hot flush firsthand while investigating a breakthrough treatment for menopausal symptoms. The i…
Advanced radiotherapy for prostate cancer to cut sessions from 20 to five
The NHS now offers hypofractionated radiotherapy for prostate cancer patients in England, dramatically reducing treatment duration. Men eligible for t…
'I left a children's home – and was embraced by love'
A new support scheme helps young people transition out of children's homes by providing continued mentorship and practical assistance rather than abru…
Breakthrough ovarian cancer drug offers patients more time and better quality of life
A newly approved ovarian cancer treatment delivers extended survival and improved quality of life for patients, according to BBC reporting. Women in t…
What a hair loss breakthrough could mean for women like me
Scientists are closing in on new hair loss treatments that could reshape options for women experiencing alopecia. BBC presenter Victoria Derbyshire ex…
'Month of worry' over doctor strike surgery delay
Tom Lawson has waited more than three years for gastric bypass surgery on the NHS. Now a doctor strike has delayed his procedure further, adding to an…
Hospitals coping well with doctors' strike so far - NHS boss
England's NHS is managing the 15th strike by resident doctors without major disruptions, according to NHS leadership, as the industrial action continu…