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Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

James Gallagher examines the outbreak of bacterial meningitis in Kent.

'I won't have another baby after breastfeeding trauma'

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:08:17 GMT

New mothers say they did not receive enough breastfeeding support when their babies were born.

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

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

'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.

Why is it so hard to show yourself compassion?

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:06:36 GMT

Kimberley Wilson discusses compassion on Complex.

'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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

'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.

Taboo subjects on the table at women's health event

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:23:30 GMT

Three nurses behind the event say they want women to feel they can have open and honest conversations.

Inside Health

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

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

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.

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.

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.

Inside Health

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

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

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.

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

Recovery of Ebola patients offers rare moments of joy at epicentre of outbreak

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 23:26:39 GMT

There are glimpses of happiness in the Democratic Republic of Congo's fight against the virus that has killed more than 170.

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.

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.

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.

How an ovary syndrome led to Bake Off star's fame

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:17:24 GMT

Now a successful TV presenter, Briony May Williams said she started stress-baking when she became ill.

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.

Islanders' lifestyle views could help shape future

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 11:09:32 GMT

The results could help the government plan and deliver services in the future, officials say.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

Why you might not be buying the right pain relief for period cramps

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 23:10:57 GMT

Many women are buying less effective pain medication for period cramps, supermarket data suggests.

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.

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".



		BBC News BBC News - Health Inside Health Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT James Gallagher examines the outbreak of bacterial meningitis in Kent. 'I won't have another baby after breastfeeding trauma' Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:08:17 GMT New mothers say they did not receive enough breastfeeding support when their babies were born. 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 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. 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 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. '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. 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. '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. Why is it so hard to show yourself compassion? Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:06:36 GMT Kimberley Wilson discusses compassion on Complex. '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. 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 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. '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. 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. '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. 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. 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. '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. Taboo subjects on the table at women's health event Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:23:30 GMT Three nurses behind the event say they want women to feel they can have open and honest conversations. Inside Health Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT James Gallagher is joined by experts to answer key questions on the meningitis outbreak. 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. 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. 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. Inside Health Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT James visits Hackney, which has one of the lowest vaccination rates in the country. 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. 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 Recovery of Ebola patients offers rare moments of joy at epicentre of outbreak Mon, 15 Jun 2026 23:26:39 GMT There are glimpses of happiness in the Democratic Republic of Congo's fight against the virus that has killed more than 170. 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. 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. 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. How an ovary syndrome led to Bake Off star's fame Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:17:24 GMT Now a successful TV presenter, Briony May Williams said she started stress-baking when she became ill. 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. Islanders' lifestyle views could help shape future Sun, 14 Jun 2026 11:09:32 GMT The results could help the government plan and deliver services in the future, officials say. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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? Why you might not be buying the right pain relief for period cramps Sun, 14 Jun 2026 23:10:57 GMT Many women are buying less effective pain medication for period cramps, supermarket data suggests. 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. 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".

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