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'I left a children's home – and was embraced by love'

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:55:43 GMT

How a new scheme for young people leaving care is tackling what was once a cliff-edge for this vulnerable group.

'I spent uni savings on getting my teeth fixed' - the real cost of NHS dentist shortage

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:03:30 GMT

People tell BBC Your Voice the rising cost of private dentistry is putting them in a difficult position.

Why are resident doctors striking and how much are they paid?

Wed, 27 May 2026 14:57:29 GMT

In June, resident doctors in England will walk out for the 16th time in a long-running dispute over pay.

What are the plans for Liverpool Women's Hospital?

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:46:39 GMT

There are plans to move some maternity services to the Royal Liverpool - which could affect around 130 high-risk births each year

How Eriksen's heart device kicked into action

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:55:15 GMT

Denmark's team doctor said an ICD implanted into the footballer's chest responded as it should after he collapsed on Sunday.

Emma Barnett: We can't ignore this disease that leaves one in 10 women like me in agony

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:00:08 GMT

Women tell the BBC presenter how endometriosis affects their lives, as she challenges ministers to take action.

Meningitis B vaccine to be offered to a million young people

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:02:20 GMT

The decision for the one-off vaccine programme follows the unprecedented outbreak in Kent this year.

Inside Health

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

James visits Hackney, which has one of the lowest vaccination rates in the country.

'I forgot what it's like to be outside': Intensive care ward opens on rooftop

Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:10 GMT

The outdoor ward, at King's College Hospital in London, will monitor how much it boosts the recovery of seriously ill patients.

Wellbeing garden opens to combat isolation

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:07:31 GMT

The outdoor area at Yarm Wellness will officially open to the public on Saturday.

Bird flu vaccine trial against potential pandemic strain begins

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:00:08 GMT

The jab targets the H5N1 flu strain which has caused devastating infections in bird populations worldwide, but has yet to spread between humans.

Why did it take so long for me to be diagnosed?

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:05:57 GMT

Ellie Colton was finally diagnosed with endometriosis after years of debilitating pain. She meets a scientist developing a simple diagnostic test that could help many women.

What a hair loss breakthrough could mean for women like me

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:42:35 GMT

As scientists edge closer to new treatments for hair loss, Victoria Derbyshire examines what such breakthroughs could mean for women.

Inside Health

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

James Gallagher is joined by experts to answer key questions on the meningitis outbreak.

One in four births in England is now emergency caesarean, BBC analysis shows

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:41:16 GMT

The shift marks a significant rise over the last five years, but experts say there is no single, clear explanation for the increase.

What is meningitis B and why is a vaccine only being offered to some teenagers?

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:40:50 GMT

Only select groups of teenagers and some young people will be eligible for the vaccine. Here's why.

'I've never been this good' – revolutionary immune reset puts lupus in remission

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:31:13 GMT

Patients on the trial have not needed medication to manage their condition.

Top five-a-day foods new study says your heart needs

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:00:13 GMT

Not all fruit and veg is equal for getting nutrients called flavanols, say researchers.

Rollout of Covid vaccines extraordinary feat - inquiry report

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:39:07 GMT

Covid vaccines saved hundreds of thousands of lives, but a small minority harmed need better support, says report.

What is the UK Covid inquiry and how does it work?

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:20:11 GMT

The fourth report from the inquiry into the pandemic said the vaccine roll-out was an "extraordinary feat".

Weight-loss drug Wegovy to be available in pill form in UK for first time

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:00:13 GMT

Manufacturer Novo Nordisk says a daily tablet of the drug could be more convenient for some people than weekly injections.

Advanced radiotherapy for prostate cancer to cut sessions from 20 to five

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:57:30 GMT

Some men in England with the disease will now be offered an advanced form of treatment on the NHS.

Cancellations 'unavoidable' during hospital strike

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:03:33 GMT

The British Medical Association has announced more strike action in an ongoing dispute over pay.

Mums' choir leader 'baffled' by park fee structure

Wed, 06 May 2026 05:24:27 GMT

A postnatal choir leader says professional dog walkers pay less to use the city's parks.

Inside Health

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

James Gallagher examines the outbreak of bacterial meningitis in Kent.

How do weight-loss drugs like Mounjaro and Wegovy work?

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:03:19 GMT

Wegovy and Mounjaro are available to certain patients on the NHS, and can also be bought privately.

'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.

'I forgot what it's like to be outside': Intensive care ward opens on rooftop

Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:10 GMT

The outdoor ward, at King's College Hospital in London, will monitor how much it boosts the recovery of seriously ill patients.

1 in 4 births in England now by emergency C-section

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:12:09 GMT

A quarter of all babies in England are now delivered by emergency caesarean operations, BBC analysis shows - marking a significant rise over the last five years.

Cosmeticorexia: How girls are falling down a skincare rabbit hole

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 23:06:33 GMT

Fuelled by social media, the market for children's skincare is booming. Experts fear for the long-term impact on girls

Inside Health

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT

James Gallagher finds out how a hot flush feels - and delves into a new treatment.

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.

'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.

Hundreds of children die within months as measles cases soar in Bangladesh

Wed, 27 May 2026 01:34:42 GMT

The country has recorded more than 60,000 suspected cases of measles in just over two months.

Doctors' strikes can have surprising benefits - but are they sustainable?

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:06:45 GMT

Some hospital trusts tell the BBC previous action has seen shorter waits, faster decisions and calmer corridors.

What to do if you think someone has heat exhaustion or heatstroke

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:28:21 GMT

Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather.

What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:03:05 GMT

Some people can carry bacteria in their nose or throat without getting sick, but can spread it to others.

How Eriksen's heart device kicked into action

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:55:15 GMT

Denmark's team doctor said an ICD implanted into the footballer's chest responded as it should after he collapsed on Sunday.

Major A&E changes announced amid strikes

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:50:16 GMT

Patients have been urged to only attend A&E if their condition is life-threatening or serious.

Can you do the 'Asian squat'?

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:20:33 GMT

What is the 'Asian squat' and should you be able to do it?

Calls for Reformer Pilates regulation amid boom

Mon, 04 May 2026 06:15:44 GMT

Reformer Pilates businesses in the UK rose nearly ten-fold between 2024 and 2025.

Excessive social media 'negatively impacts wellbeing'

Sat, 23 May 2026 06:27:17 GMT

The World Happiness Reports finds the more time spent on social media the greater loss of wellbeing.

Nearly 3,000 patients a day face corridor care in NHS

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:08:29 GMT

New data reveals sheer scale of patients in England being treated in unsafe and undignified make-shift areas.

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.

Vaccines a huge success, but public trust must be earned - key findings from Covid report

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:02:12 GMT

Immunisation saved hundreds of thousands of UK lives, but vaccine hesitancy remains an issue.

New drug to stop 'Ozempic butt' muscle loss side effect of obesity jabs

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:00:16 GMT

A third of the weight loss from obesity jabs can come from muscle, say experts.

'I've requested a full hysterectomy'

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:40:19 GMT

Emma Barnett shares her life-long struggle with endometriosis – a disease affecting one in ten women of reproductive age, which causes excruciating, often debilitating, pain.

Why renaming my health condition could help other women

Sun, 31 May 2026 06:13:43 GMT

Rochelle Lewis is among more than 170 million woman globally to be diagnosed with PCOS.

What does hot weather do to the body?

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:25:55 GMT

Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm.

'Amazing' toy scanner eases children's MRI anxiety

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:16:54 GMT

Children can test the new miniature replica of an MRI machine on different toys.

College opens lifelike hospital training ward

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:57:03 GMT

The aim of the Hele Road ward is to give students hands-on experience with equipment and patients.

What's really going on in your gut?

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:47:06 GMT

The gut is home to around trillions of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses and fungi. What are they all doing down there!?



		BBC News BBC News - Health 'I left a children's home – and was embraced by love' Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:55:43 GMT How a new scheme for young people leaving care is tackling what was once a cliff-edge for this vulnerable group. 'I spent uni savings on getting my teeth fixed' - the real cost of NHS dentist shortage Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:03:30 GMT People tell BBC Your Voice the rising cost of private dentistry is putting them in a difficult position. Why are resident doctors striking and how much are they paid? Wed, 27 May 2026 14:57:29 GMT In June, resident doctors in England will walk out for the 16th time in a long-running dispute over pay. What are the plans for Liverpool Women's Hospital? Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:46:39 GMT There are plans to move some maternity services to the Royal Liverpool - which could affect around 130 high-risk births each year How Eriksen's heart device kicked into action Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:55:15 GMT Denmark's team doctor said an ICD implanted into the footballer's chest responded as it should after he collapsed on Sunday. Emma Barnett: We can't ignore this disease that leaves one in 10 women like me in agony Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:00:08 GMT Women tell the BBC presenter how endometriosis affects their lives, as she challenges ministers to take action. Meningitis B vaccine to be offered to a million young people Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:02:20 GMT The decision for the one-off vaccine programme follows the unprecedented outbreak in Kent this year. Inside Health Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT James visits Hackney, which has one of the lowest vaccination rates in the country. 'I forgot what it's like to be outside': Intensive care ward opens on rooftop Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:10 GMT The outdoor ward, at King's College Hospital in London, will monitor how much it boosts the recovery of seriously ill patients. Wellbeing garden opens to combat isolation Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:07:31 GMT The outdoor area at Yarm Wellness will officially open to the public on Saturday. Bird flu vaccine trial against potential pandemic strain begins Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:00:08 GMT The jab targets the H5N1 flu strain which has caused devastating infections in bird populations worldwide, but has yet to spread between humans. Why did it take so long for me to be diagnosed? Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:05:57 GMT Ellie Colton was finally diagnosed with endometriosis after years of debilitating pain. She meets a scientist developing a simple diagnostic test that could help many women. What a hair loss breakthrough could mean for women like me Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:42:35 GMT As scientists edge closer to new treatments for hair loss, Victoria Derbyshire examines what such breakthroughs could mean for women. Inside Health Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT James Gallagher is joined by experts to answer key questions on the meningitis outbreak. One in four births in England is now emergency caesarean, BBC analysis shows Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:41:16 GMT The shift marks a significant rise over the last five years, but experts say there is no single, clear explanation for the increase. What is meningitis B and why is a vaccine only being offered to some teenagers? Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:40:50 GMT Only select groups of teenagers and some young people will be eligible for the vaccine. Here's why. 'I've never been this good' – revolutionary immune reset puts lupus in remission Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:31:13 GMT Patients on the trial have not needed medication to manage their condition. Top five-a-day foods new study says your heart needs Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:00:13 GMT Not all fruit and veg is equal for getting nutrients called flavanols, say researchers. Rollout of Covid vaccines extraordinary feat - inquiry report Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:39:07 GMT Covid vaccines saved hundreds of thousands of lives, but a small minority harmed need better support, says report. What is the UK Covid inquiry and how does it work? Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:20:11 GMT The fourth report from the inquiry into the pandemic said the vaccine roll-out was an "extraordinary feat". Weight-loss drug Wegovy to be available in pill form in UK for first time Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:00:13 GMT Manufacturer Novo Nordisk says a daily tablet of the drug could be more convenient for some people than weekly injections. Advanced radiotherapy for prostate cancer to cut sessions from 20 to five Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:57:30 GMT Some men in England with the disease will now be offered an advanced form of treatment on the NHS. Cancellations 'unavoidable' during hospital strike Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:03:33 GMT The British Medical Association has announced more strike action in an ongoing dispute over pay. Mums' choir leader 'baffled' by park fee structure Wed, 06 May 2026 05:24:27 GMT A postnatal choir leader says professional dog walkers pay less to use the city's parks. Inside Health Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT James Gallagher examines the outbreak of bacterial meningitis in Kent. How do weight-loss drugs like Mounjaro and Wegovy work? Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:03:19 GMT Wegovy and Mounjaro are available to certain patients on the NHS, and can also be bought privately. '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. 'I forgot what it's like to be outside': Intensive care ward opens on rooftop Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:10 GMT The outdoor ward, at King's College Hospital in London, will monitor how much it boosts the recovery of seriously ill patients. 1 in 4 births in England now by emergency C-section Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:12:09 GMT A quarter of all babies in England are now delivered by emergency caesarean operations, BBC analysis shows - marking a significant rise over the last five years. Cosmeticorexia: How girls are falling down a skincare rabbit hole Sat, 06 Jun 2026 23:06:33 GMT Fuelled by social media, the market for children's skincare is booming. Experts fear for the long-term impact on girls Inside Health Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT James Gallagher finds out how a hot flush feels - and delves into a new treatment. 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. '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. Hundreds of children die within months as measles cases soar in Bangladesh Wed, 27 May 2026 01:34:42 GMT The country has recorded more than 60,000 suspected cases of measles in just over two months. Doctors' strikes can have surprising benefits - but are they sustainable? Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:06:45 GMT Some hospital trusts tell the BBC previous action has seen shorter waits, faster decisions and calmer corridors. What to do if you think someone has heat exhaustion or heatstroke Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:28:21 GMT Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather. What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread? Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:03:05 GMT Some people can carry bacteria in their nose or throat without getting sick, but can spread it to others. How Eriksen's heart device kicked into action Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:55:15 GMT Denmark's team doctor said an ICD implanted into the footballer's chest responded as it should after he collapsed on Sunday. Major A&E changes announced amid strikes Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:50:16 GMT Patients have been urged to only attend A&E if their condition is life-threatening or serious. Can you do the 'Asian squat'? Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:20:33 GMT What is the 'Asian squat' and should you be able to do it? Calls for Reformer Pilates regulation amid boom Mon, 04 May 2026 06:15:44 GMT Reformer Pilates businesses in the UK rose nearly ten-fold between 2024 and 2025. Excessive social media 'negatively impacts wellbeing' Sat, 23 May 2026 06:27:17 GMT The World Happiness Reports finds the more time spent on social media the greater loss of wellbeing. Nearly 3,000 patients a day face corridor care in NHS Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:08:29 GMT New data reveals sheer scale of patients in England being treated in unsafe and undignified make-shift areas. 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. Vaccines a huge success, but public trust must be earned - key findings from Covid report Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:02:12 GMT Immunisation saved hundreds of thousands of UK lives, but vaccine hesitancy remains an issue. New drug to stop 'Ozempic butt' muscle loss side effect of obesity jabs Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:00:16 GMT A third of the weight loss from obesity jabs can come from muscle, say experts. 'I've requested a full hysterectomy' Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:40:19 GMT Emma Barnett shares her life-long struggle with endometriosis – a disease affecting one in ten women of reproductive age, which causes excruciating, often debilitating, pain. Why renaming my health condition could help other women Sun, 31 May 2026 06:13:43 GMT Rochelle Lewis is among more than 170 million woman globally to be diagnosed with PCOS. What does hot weather do to the body? Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:25:55 GMT Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm. 'Amazing' toy scanner eases children's MRI anxiety Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:16:54 GMT Children can test the new miniature replica of an MRI machine on different toys. College opens lifelike hospital training ward Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:57:03 GMT The aim of the Hele Road ward is to give students hands-on experience with equipment and patients. What's really going on in your gut? Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:47:06 GMT The gut is home to around trillions of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses and fungi. What are they all doing down there!?

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