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Badenoch says PM must rule out tax rises to fund social care reform

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 21:00:27 GMT

In a letter to the PM, the Conservative leader offers to work with him on adult social care reform.

Student quits university due to epilepsy medicine shortages

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:14:30 GMT

Jack Tolley says he found it difficult to find supplies of the key medicines he needs.

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.

Why wellness is booming at festivals in the UK

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 06:09:26 GMT

Organisers say they are seeing more demand for wellness events such as yoga and running clubs.

What your summer reading list says about you

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:26:02 GMT

Just picked your holiday book? Our choices can subconsciously reveal important parts of our personality, studies show.

What does hot weather do to the body?

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:48:18 GMT

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

'You are not alone with endometriosis pain'

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:02:03 GMT

Endometriosis wellbeing hubs are being called for by a Medway woman.

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.

There's a reason child vaccination rates are falling - and it's not social media

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 23:10:05 GMT

As child immunisation rates fall across the UK, one clinic in west Yorkshire is taking aggressive steps to boost immunisations

Top-rated mental health trust asked to save £24m

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 06:55:45 GMT

An NHS trust could lose up to 330 posts and a union says there will be "consequences" for patients.

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.

Are current breast cancer checks good enough?

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:14:51 GMT

Up to 95% of younger women at higher risk of developing breast cancer are being missed, researchers say.

UK begins trials of Ebola vaccine developed in just eight weeks

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:00:16 GMT

The UK medicines regulator has given approval for an experimental vaccine to be tested on healthy adults.

Health service reviews cost almost £188,000

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:14:37 GMT

There were 20 independent investigations or reviews between 2021 and 2025.

UK wasted £10bn on PPE that left NHS staff poorly protected, Covid inquiry finds

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:12:53 GMT

Healthcare staff were unable to properly protect themselves, or those in their care, from dangerous infections, says the latest inquiry report.

Heatwave anxiety can make you feel 'incredibly helpless' - here's how to manage it

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:05:55 GMT

Extreme heat can take a toll on mental health - and young people and women are among the groups most at risk, according to one study.

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.

'Evidence lacking' for mental health monitoring tech

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 04:48:36 GMT

The Lampard Inquiry hears from experts about Oxevision technology.

Covid inquiry PPE report - key findings

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:45:44 GMT

What went wrong with the government's planning and buying of vital items like gloves and gowns that cost taxpayers billions of pounds.

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 UV levels and how can you protect yourself?

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:43:26 GMT

Some UV exposure is essential for our wellbeing, but too much is damaging and can cause skin cancer.

How to do neon festival make-up without harming your skin

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:22:27 GMT

Neon is on trend, but some make-up products pose a serious risk to your health. Here's what to check for, and how to dazzle.

How to get through World Cup-induced sleep deprivation

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:09:31 GMT

The euphoria from England's dramatic victory over Mexico might not be enough to get you through Monday.

How to advocate for your health

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:34:45 GMT

Dr Xand van Tulleken and Professor Sunita Sar explore why we follow advice we suspect is bad for us.

County the place to develop spiritually, says monk

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:19:34 GMT

A senior Buddhist monk says Herefordshire has "everything" for a "person to be happy".

First person gets new experimental vaccine for Ebola

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:43:51 GMT

Ed Hunt, 37 and from the UK, voluteered after seeing news reports of the deadly Ebola outbreak in DR Congo.

Doctors failed to spot my hidden condition for so long I was left permanently disabled

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:21:57 GMT

Actor Daneka Etchells is performing in a show which reflects her experiences of "medical gaslighting".

What are the 'luteal uglies'?

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:14:03 GMT

The luteal phase occurs in the second half of a woman's cycle when they experience a huge drop in oestrogen.

The hidden cost of the night shift and how to sleep it off

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:01:55 GMT

More than three million people in the UK work night shifts, which can greatly impact their health. What can be done to help them?

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.

Initiatives aim to help breastfeeding difficulties

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:35:31 GMT

The scheme is part of World Breastfeeding Week, from 1 to 7 August, organisers say.

Hundreds of thousands of women get morning-after pill via free pharmacy service

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:14:41 GMT

Since October, the morning-after pill has been made available free-of-charge at high street pharmacies under a new scheme in England.

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.

What are the 'luteal uglies'?

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:14:03 GMT

The luteal phase occurs in the second half of a woman's cycle when they experience a huge drop in oestrogen.

Breast cancer checks missing most women under 50 who are at risk, says study

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 01:08:13 GMT

Up to 95% of younger women who are at higher risk of developing breast cancer are being missed by current NHS checks, researchers warn.

What are the 'luteal uglies'? And how they're affecting women

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:57:22 GMT

More women than ever are talking about the luteal phase on social media, but how does it actually affect you?

'Things need to change': The campaign for women's minister

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:45:16 GMT

Eimear, Pearse, Aoísha and Devyn from Ballycastle want to see a change in how women are protected in NI.

Inside Health

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT

How understanding inflammation could transform treatments from cancer to Alzheimer’s.

Woman has pioneering womb surgery to fix 'miracle' baby with intestines outside its body

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 05:02:25 GMT

Theo became the first British baby to be operated on in the womb to correct complex gastroschisis, as part of a pioneering clinical trial.

Inside Health

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Are mosquitos biting earlier and how to optimise sperm.

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".

Burnham to address social care, youth unemployment and devolution

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 20:00:26 GMT

A No 10 source says it is an attempt by the prime minister to show he is "hitting the ground running".

'Life-changing' MS drug to help people walk now on NHS in England

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:38:58 GMT

Fampridine boosts nerve signals to make it easier to walk, with up to 5,000 eligible.

'It was heartbreaking to attend a fertility appointment in a maternity unit'

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:43:54 GMT

Niamh Smyth and her husband Justyn have spent over a decade trying to start a family, undergoing four rounds of IVF, with three unsuccessful attempts and one pregnancy which ended in miscarriage.

UK humanitarian worker monitored for Ebola in London hospital

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:52:35 GMT

The health worker was evacuated to the UK from the DR Congo after being potentially exposed to the virus.

Inside Health

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Also, running during pregnancy and how to recover.

Inside Health

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Does the success of the HPV vaccine mean that cervical screening can be reduced?

'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.

Farmwatch: Farmer on mental health issues

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:22:37 GMT

"Tom the Young Farmer" tells BBC Radio Shropshire how it's important to check in on his friends.

Holidaymakers warned about 'explosive diarrhoea' cyclospora parasite infection

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:10:02 GMT

The UK is seeing a sharp rise in cases - 67 since April - with many of them among travellers returning from Mexico.

I had to stop modelling because I kept passing out from crippling endometriosis

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 02:12:23 GMT

Three women describe how endometriosis has affected their careers, as an inquiry takes place.

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".