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Can a simple photo of your face reveal how ill you are?

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:29:01 GMT

AI may help doctors judge how ill a patient is using a single photograph of their face, say US researchers.

The male athletes affected by REDs

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:44:39 GMT

BBC Sport speaks to long-distance runner Jake Smith and former Olympic champion Jonny Brownlee about their experiences with relative energy deficiency in sport.

Second Labour MP suspended over Covid loan repayments

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:20:28 GMT

Perran Moon, MP for Camborne and Redruth, voluntarily referred himself for investigation.

Inside Health

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:12:00 GMT

Millions of people still have long Covid, yet a cure still isn't quite within reach.

Service increases access to mental health support

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 07:51:12 GMT

The programme covers a range of topics, including managing anxiety and boosting self-esteem.

'What terminal cancer has taught me about life'

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 06:16:46 GMT

A Gloucestershire man with terminal cancer shares the life lessons he wishes he'd learned sooner.

Ending corridor care in hospitals for children a priority, says health secretary

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:09:04 GMT

Yvette Cooper also announces £140m investment in England's urgent care system, ahead of winter.

Government failings allowed Covid 'to spread like wildfire' in care homes, inquiry finds

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:32:36 GMT

The sixth report from Covid inquiry criticises the lack of PPE and the way patients were discharged from hospital.

What in the World

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Should we be worried about its effect on our health - and the environment?

Why people who have never smoked are getting hooked on vapes

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:49:16 GMT

More than one million people now vape who have never been smokers, according to the ONS.

'People forget we exist': Why older LGBTQ+ people fear losing identity

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 23:18:46 GMT

A report suggests older LGBTQ+ people experience more social isolation than their heterosexual peers.

Companies exploiting welfare system by using residents as 'cash cows', BBC finds

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 04:59:47 GMT

Agents try to attract people on housing benefit by using social media videos that offer free rooms and holidays.

Inside Health

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Full body scans, nutritious stockpiles and why strokes are rising in black communities.

The town swapping lie-ins for early morning raves

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 05:28:55 GMT

A seaside town is hosting an early morning alternative for clubbing fans.

Running costs of vaccine damage scheme more than double amount paid to victims

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:45:14 GMT

The cost of administration and medical checks has now topped £83m, according to new figures.

Christina Applegate says she was wrongly diagnosed with MS

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:56:41 GMT

Christina Applegate thought she was living with multiple sclerosis (MS) for five years, until recently discovering she had been given a wrong diagnosis.

Yes, hang-xiety is a real thing

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:59:16 GMT

Waking up feeling hungover AND anxious? BBC Health's Chloe Hayward explains the science behind hang-xiety.

'I started ketamine at 14 and needed nappies at 22' - the rise of young people going to rehab

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:13:05 GMT

For the last two years Megan has been in agony and unable to stand straight because of her ketamine use.

'It gives me the ick': Can you cheat on someone with a video game?

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 00:09:25 GMT

Grand Theft Auto VI lets you build and nurture a romantic relationship but some say dates with a fictional character are a step too far.

Inside Health

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Experts warn poor at-home injecting techniques and new drugs mean new health risks.

Consultants and specialist doctors take strike action over pay

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:26:34 GMT

Full emergency cover remained in place and patients were told to attend all scheduled appointments unless advised otherwise.

More protein or less? The foods to get you through a heatwave

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:05:56 GMT

When turning on the oven is a no-no and you're bored of salads, these foods (and drinks) will help to beat the heat.

Online event offers support for menopause and pain

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 06:22:40 GMT

Menopause Matters is holding a county-wide online forum on Sunday for World Menopause Day.

I have a condition people are too embarrassed to talk about

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:11:13 GMT

Women share their experience of lichen sclerosus.

Our business ads were taken down for saying 'pregnancy' on Instagram

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:41:32 GMT

Creators say women's health content is getting them shadowbanned on social media. So what's really happening?

NHS bosses say smaller maternity units may have to close

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 06:24:25 GMT

The NHS Alliance said "difficult decisions" lie ahead and some maternity services may have to be consolidated.

Second Labour MP suspended over Covid loan repayments

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:20:28 GMT

Perran Moon, MP for Camborne and Redruth, voluntarily referred himself for investigation.

Pope pictured for first time since surgery and cancer diagnosis

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:20:37 GMT

The pontiff was diagnosed with lung cancer after having surgery at Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Tuesday.

Covid failings in care homes: What the inquiry says

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:16:38 GMT

From the shocking lack of PPE to restrictions on visitors - the key points from the sixth Covid inquiry report.

Our business ads were taken down for saying 'pregnancy' on Instagram

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:41:32 GMT

Creators say women's health content is getting them shadowbanned on social media. So what's really happening?

Starting uni? What to know about the free NHS meningitis B jab in England

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 01:00:09 GMT

It follows the UK's largest and fastest growing meningitis B outbreak to date in Kent earlier this year.

Pope discharged from hospital days after lung cancer surgery

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 13:51:36 GMT

The pontiff will give the traditional Angelus prayer and blessing in St Peter's Square on Sunday.

New mental health directory launches

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:09:04 GMT

It provides information about a range of services to support mental health, officials say.

Charity offers to meet James McClean over therapy comments

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:31:56 GMT

Michael Lynch, from Men's Action Network (MAN) offered to meet the Derry City footballer James McClean.

Women welcome annual health checks for condition affecting millions

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:10:57 GMT

Women with PMOS say too often they are diagnosed and left to manage the condition on their own.

POV: Your girls' PE lesson gets a glow up

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:16:25 GMT

Can activities like yoga, dance and fitness encourage more girls to enjoy sport?

Resident doctors take strike action over pay

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:45:58 GMT

The BMA said there will "undoubtedly be cancellation of operations, outpatient appointments and elective care" but "patient safety will still be prioritised".

Fund launched to back community wellbeing projects

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:35:58 GMT

The fund aims to attract support from individuals, families, businesses and charitable trusts.

Rural lives cannot be an 'afterthought', healthcare campaigners say

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:39:29 GMT

Campaigners warn that rural communities face being cut off from vital hospital services.

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

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:27:27 GMT

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

A&E to remain open as doctors' strike called off

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 14:15:17 GMT

Resident doctor strikes are now on pause while they consider a new pay offer form the government.

Worry service closure could leave mums suicidal

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:14:24 GMT

The Happy Mums Foundation supports women experiencing postpartum mental health challenges.

Open wounds and eyes that can't close - women warn about cheap bleph eyelid surgery

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 05:00:25 GMT

A concerning number of patients are reporting problems from treatment abroad, say doctors.

Covid vaccine compensation scheme set for overhaul after Inquiry criticism

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:02:46 GMT

Ministers promise to reform the scheme that provides financial support for those injured or bereaved by vaccines in the UK.

Covid failings in care homes: What the inquiry says

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:16:38 GMT

From the shocking lack of PPE to restrictions on visitors - the key points from the sixth Covid inquiry report.

'Lessons need to be learnt' as report into care homes during Covid published

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:40:42 GMT

An inquiry found that Government failings in care settings allowed the spread of Covid.

Doctors vote to take strike action in row over pay

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:08:16 GMT

The British Medical Association is in dispute with Manx Care over "pay erosion since 2008".

Inside Chicago's battle against the synthetic drugs flooding the US

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:00:22 GMT

The BBC's Quentin Sommerville reports from Chicago, where communities are battling a new wave of synthetic drugs.

Government failings allowed Covid 'to spread like wildfire' in care homes, inquiry finds

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:32:36 GMT

The sixth report from Covid inquiry criticises the lack of PPE and the way patients were discharged from hospital.

'I started ketamine at 14 and needed nappies at 22'

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:37:37 GMT

For the last two years Megan has been in agony and unable to stand straight because of her ketamine use.

Hospital doctors to strike as pay dispute continues

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:02:17 GMT

The British Medical Association says hospital doctors in Northern Ireland plan to strike in November.

Tighter rules planned to protect people from cosmetic surgery that goes badly wrong

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:06:07 GMT

There will be restrictions on who can carry out procedures and fines for those who flout the law, in England in 2027.

Which emergency foods should you stock up on?

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 05:22:09 GMT

The BBC's Annabel Rackham shares some dos and don'ts, following government advice in case of food supply chain disruption.

Born in jail to a mum with a heroin addiction - how US teenager Abby has been affected by drugs

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:12:02 GMT

The BBC's Quentin Sommerville spoke to the daughter of a former heroin addict about the effect drugs have had on her family.

Inside Health

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Plus, how much do people really change their habits for a free coffee?

The fight to say 'vagina' on social media

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:30:37 GMT

The fight to say 'vagina' on social media



		BBC News BBC News - Health Can a simple photo of your face reveal how ill you are? Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:29:01 GMT AI may help doctors judge how ill a patient is using a single photograph of their face, say US researchers. The male athletes affected by REDs Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:44:39 GMT BBC Sport speaks to long-distance runner Jake Smith and former Olympic champion Jonny Brownlee about their experiences with relative energy deficiency in sport. Second Labour MP suspended over Covid loan repayments Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:20:28 GMT Perran Moon, MP for Camborne and Redruth, voluntarily referred himself for investigation. Inside Health Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:12:00 GMT Millions of people still have long Covid, yet a cure still isn't quite within reach. Service increases access to mental health support Sun, 11 Oct 2026 07:51:12 GMT The programme covers a range of topics, including managing anxiety and boosting self-esteem. 'What terminal cancer has taught me about life' Sat, 10 Oct 2026 06:16:46 GMT A Gloucestershire man with terminal cancer shares the life lessons he wishes he'd learned sooner. Ending corridor care in hospitals for children a priority, says health secretary Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:09:04 GMT Yvette Cooper also announces £140m investment in England's urgent care system, ahead of winter. Government failings allowed Covid 'to spread like wildfire' in care homes, inquiry finds Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:32:36 GMT The sixth report from Covid inquiry criticises the lack of PPE and the way patients were discharged from hospital. What in the World Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:30:00 GMT Should we be worried about its effect on our health - and the environment? Why people who have never smoked are getting hooked on vapes Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:49:16 GMT More than one million people now vape who have never been smokers, according to the ONS. 'People forget we exist': Why older LGBTQ+ people fear losing identity Sat, 19 Sep 2026 23:18:46 GMT A report suggests older LGBTQ+ people experience more social isolation than their heterosexual peers. Companies exploiting welfare system by using residents as 'cash cows', BBC finds Mon, 19 Oct 2026 04:59:47 GMT Agents try to attract people on housing benefit by using social media videos that offer free rooms and holidays. Inside Health Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT Full body scans, nutritious stockpiles and why strokes are rising in black communities. The town swapping lie-ins for early morning raves Sun, 18 Oct 2026 05:28:55 GMT A seaside town is hosting an early morning alternative for clubbing fans. Running costs of vaccine damage scheme more than double amount paid to victims Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:45:14 GMT The cost of administration and medical checks has now topped £83m, according to new figures. Christina Applegate says she was wrongly diagnosed with MS Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:56:41 GMT Christina Applegate thought she was living with multiple sclerosis (MS) for five years, until recently discovering she had been given a wrong diagnosis. Yes, hang-xiety is a real thing Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:59:16 GMT Waking up feeling hungover AND anxious? BBC Health's Chloe Hayward explains the science behind hang-xiety. 'I started ketamine at 14 and needed nappies at 22' - the rise of young people going to rehab Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:13:05 GMT For the last two years Megan has been in agony and unable to stand straight because of her ketamine use. 'It gives me the ick': Can you cheat on someone with a video game? Mon, 19 Oct 2026 00:09:25 GMT Grand Theft Auto VI lets you build and nurture a romantic relationship but some say dates with a fictional character are a step too far. Inside Health Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:30:00 GMT Experts warn poor at-home injecting techniques and new drugs mean new health risks. Consultants and specialist doctors take strike action over pay Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:26:34 GMT Full emergency cover remained in place and patients were told to attend all scheduled appointments unless advised otherwise. More protein or less? The foods to get you through a heatwave Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:05:56 GMT When turning on the oven is a no-no and you're bored of salads, these foods (and drinks) will help to beat the heat. Online event offers support for menopause and pain Sat, 17 Oct 2026 06:22:40 GMT Menopause Matters is holding a county-wide online forum on Sunday for World Menopause Day. I have a condition people are too embarrassed to talk about Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:11:13 GMT Women share their experience of lichen sclerosus. Our business ads were taken down for saying 'pregnancy' on Instagram Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:41:32 GMT Creators say women's health content is getting them shadowbanned on social media. So what's really happening? NHS bosses say smaller maternity units may have to close Mon, 19 Oct 2026 06:24:25 GMT The NHS Alliance said "difficult decisions" lie ahead and some maternity services may have to be consolidated. Second Labour MP suspended over Covid loan repayments Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:20:28 GMT Perran Moon, MP for Camborne and Redruth, voluntarily referred himself for investigation. Pope pictured for first time since surgery and cancer diagnosis Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:20:37 GMT The pontiff was diagnosed with lung cancer after having surgery at Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Tuesday. Covid failings in care homes: What the inquiry says Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:16:38 GMT From the shocking lack of PPE to restrictions on visitors - the key points from the sixth Covid inquiry report. Our business ads were taken down for saying 'pregnancy' on Instagram Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:41:32 GMT Creators say women's health content is getting them shadowbanned on social media. So what's really happening? Starting uni? What to know about the free NHS meningitis B jab in England Mon, 03 Aug 2026 01:00:09 GMT It follows the UK's largest and fastest growing meningitis B outbreak to date in Kent earlier this year. Pope discharged from hospital days after lung cancer surgery Sat, 17 Oct 2026 13:51:36 GMT The pontiff will give the traditional Angelus prayer and blessing in St Peter's Square on Sunday. New mental health directory launches Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:09:04 GMT It provides information about a range of services to support mental health, officials say. Charity offers to meet James McClean over therapy comments Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:31:56 GMT Michael Lynch, from Men's Action Network (MAN) offered to meet the Derry City footballer James McClean. Women welcome annual health checks for condition affecting millions Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:10:57 GMT Women with PMOS say too often they are diagnosed and left to manage the condition on their own. POV: Your girls' PE lesson gets a glow up Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:16:25 GMT Can activities like yoga, dance and fitness encourage more girls to enjoy sport? Resident doctors take strike action over pay Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:45:58 GMT The BMA said there will "undoubtedly be cancellation of operations, outpatient appointments and elective care" but "patient safety will still be prioritised". Fund launched to back community wellbeing projects Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:35:58 GMT The fund aims to attract support from individuals, families, businesses and charitable trusts. Rural lives cannot be an 'afterthought', healthcare campaigners say Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:39:29 GMT Campaigners warn that rural communities face being cut off from vital hospital services. What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread? Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:27:27 GMT Some people can carry bacteria in their nose or throat without getting sick, but can spread it to others. A&E to remain open as doctors' strike called off Sun, 14 Jun 2026 14:15:17 GMT Resident doctor strikes are now on pause while they consider a new pay offer form the government. Worry service closure could leave mums suicidal Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:14:24 GMT The Happy Mums Foundation supports women experiencing postpartum mental health challenges. Open wounds and eyes that can't close - women warn about cheap bleph eyelid surgery Wed, 23 Sep 2026 05:00:25 GMT A concerning number of patients are reporting problems from treatment abroad, say doctors. Covid vaccine compensation scheme set for overhaul after Inquiry criticism Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:02:46 GMT Ministers promise to reform the scheme that provides financial support for those injured or bereaved by vaccines in the UK. Covid failings in care homes: What the inquiry says Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:16:38 GMT From the shocking lack of PPE to restrictions on visitors - the key points from the sixth Covid inquiry report. 'Lessons need to be learnt' as report into care homes during Covid published Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:40:42 GMT An inquiry found that Government failings in care settings allowed the spread of Covid. Doctors vote to take strike action in row over pay Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:08:16 GMT The British Medical Association is in dispute with Manx Care over "pay erosion since 2008". Inside Chicago's battle against the synthetic drugs flooding the US Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:00:22 GMT The BBC's Quentin Sommerville reports from Chicago, where communities are battling a new wave of synthetic drugs. Government failings allowed Covid 'to spread like wildfire' in care homes, inquiry finds Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:32:36 GMT The sixth report from Covid inquiry criticises the lack of PPE and the way patients were discharged from hospital. 'I started ketamine at 14 and needed nappies at 22' Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:37:37 GMT For the last two years Megan has been in agony and unable to stand straight because of her ketamine use. Hospital doctors to strike as pay dispute continues Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:02:17 GMT The British Medical Association says hospital doctors in Northern Ireland plan to strike in November. Tighter rules planned to protect people from cosmetic surgery that goes badly wrong Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:06:07 GMT There will be restrictions on who can carry out procedures and fines for those who flout the law, in England in 2027. Which emergency foods should you stock up on? Mon, 21 Sep 2026 05:22:09 GMT The BBC's Annabel Rackham shares some dos and don'ts, following government advice in case of food supply chain disruption. Born in jail to a mum with a heroin addiction - how US teenager Abby has been affected by drugs Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:12:02 GMT The BBC's Quentin Sommerville spoke to the daughter of a former heroin addict about the effect drugs have had on her family. Inside Health Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT Plus, how much do people really change their habits for a free coffee? The fight to say 'vagina' on social media Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:30:37 GMT The fight to say 'vagina' on social media

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