Health News
New drug to stop 'Ozempic butt' muscle loss side effect of obesity jabs
A third of the weight loss from obesity jabs can come from muscle, say experts....
How Eriksen's heart device kicked into action
Denmark's team doctor said an ICD implanted into the footballer's chest responded as it should after he collapsed on Sunday....
Top five-a-day foods new study says your heart needs
Not all fruit and veg is equal for getting nutrients called flavanols, say researchers....
One in four births in England is now emergency caesarean, BBC analysis shows
The shift marks a significant rise over the last five years, but experts say there is no single, clear explanation for the increase....
'World-first' vaccine designed by artificial intelligence
Cambridge scientists say they have, for the first time, tested a vaccine designed by AI....
'I left a children's home – and was embraced by love'
How a new scheme for young people leaving care is tackling what was once a cliff-edge for this vulnerable group....
Breakthrough ovarian cancer drug offers patients more time and better quality of life
Women taking the drug, which is kinder on the body, tell the BBC it has given them their lives back....
Can two hours of strength training a week reduce the risk of dying early?
Regular weight training can help you keep fit and strengthen muscles to live longer, research suggests....
More black men to benefit from prostate cancer screening trial
Experts are trying to find the best way to screen for prostate cancer, since blood tests alone are not accurate enough for most men....
Genital herpes rising in England, despite overall drop in STIs
STIs are particularly common among young people, with health experts saying testing for them is vital....
Three Ebola vaccines in development amid growing outbreak fears
IAVI, Moderna and the University of Oxford are all working on new vaccines....
'Don't be too kind': Maternity staff used offensive terms to refer to pregnant women
BBC Panorama has seen documents and spoken to former midwives from Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust....
Daily pill doubles survival time for pancreatic cancer patients
The drug, daraxonrasib, has been hailed as a breakthrough in managing the deadliest of all the major cancers....
How Eriksen's heart device kicked into action
Denmark's team doctor said an ICD implanted into the footballer's chest responded as it should after he collapsed on Sunday....
Cosmeticorexia: How girls are falling down a skincare rabbit hole
Fuelled by social media, the market for children's skincare is booming. Experts fear for the long-term impact on girls...
What a hair loss breakthrough could mean for women like me
As scientists edge closer to new treatments for hair loss, Victoria Derbyshire examines what such breakthroughs could mean for women....
'I forgot what it's like to be outside': Intensive care ward opens on rooftop
The outdoor ward, at King's College Hospital in London, will monitor how much it boosts the recovery of seriously ill patients....
Hundreds of children die within months as measles cases soar in Bangladesh
The country has recorded more than 60,000 suspected cases of measles in just over two months....
What are the symptoms of prostate cancer and what should you check for?
One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime....
Prostate cancer screening: What you need to know
Everything you need to know about the decision on who should be screened for prostate cancer....
What does hot weather do to the body?
Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm....
Why are resident doctors striking and how much are they paid?
In June, resident doctors in England will walk out for the 16th time in a long-running dispute over pay....
What are UV levels and how can you protect yourself?
Some UV exposure is essential for our wellbeing, but too much is damaging and can cause skin cancer....
1 in 4 births in England now by emergency C-section
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....
What are the plans for Liverpool Women's Hospital?
There are plans to move some maternity services to the Royal Liverpool - which could affect around 130 high-risk births each year...
'I've requested a full hysterectomy'
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....
Emma Barnett: We can't ignore this disease that leaves one in 10 women like me in agony
Women tell the BBC presenter how endometriosis affects their lives, as she challenges ministers to take action....
Why renaming my health condition could help other women
Rochelle Lewis is among more than 170 million woman globally to be diagnosed with PCOS....
'I forgot what it's like to be outside': Intensive care ward opens on rooftop
The outdoor ward, at King's College Hospital in London, will monitor how much it boosts the recovery of seriously ill patients....
Excessive social media 'negatively impacts wellbeing'
The World Happiness Reports finds the more time spent on social media the greater loss of wellbeing....
Mums' choir leader 'baffled' by park fee structure
A postnatal choir leader says professional dog walkers pay less to use the city's parks....
Calls for Reformer Pilates regulation amid boom
Reformer Pilates businesses in the UK rose nearly ten-fold between 2024 and 2025....
Wellbeing garden opens to combat isolation
The outdoor area at Yarm Wellness will officially open to the public on Saturday....
'World-first' vaccine designed by artificial intelligence
Cambridge scientists say they have, for the first time, tested a vaccine designed by AI....
Bird flu vaccine trial against potential pandemic strain begins
The jab targets the H5N1 flu strain which has caused devastating infections in bird populations worldwide, but has yet to spread between humans....
Rollout of Covid vaccines extraordinary feat - inquiry report
Covid vaccines saved hundreds of thousands of lives, but a small minority harmed need better support, says report....
Vaccines a huge success, but public trust must be earned - key findings from Covid report
Immunisation saved hundreds of thousands of UK lives, but vaccine hesitancy remains an issue....
What is the UK Covid inquiry and how does it work?
The fourth report from the inquiry into the pandemic said the vaccine roll-out was an "extraordinary feat"....
Why are resident doctors striking and how much are they paid?
In June, resident doctors in England will walk out for the 16th time in a long-running dispute over pay....
Doctors' strikes can have surprising benefits - but are they sustainable?
Some hospital trusts tell the BBC previous action has seen shorter waits, faster decisions and calmer corridors....
'Doctors strikes' and 'paw prints in space'
A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England....
'Month of worry' over doctor strike surgery delay
The strike further delays Tom Lawson's gastric bypass surgery after a more than three-year wait....
Hospitals coping well with doctors' strike so far - NHS boss
Resident doctors in England – the new name for junior doctors – are taking part in their 15th walkout in a long-running pay dispute....
Inside Health
James Gallagher finds out how a hot flush feels - and delves into a new treatment....
Inside Health
James Gallagher is joined by experts to answer key questions on the meningitis outbreak....
Inside Health
James Gallagher examines the outbreak of bacterial meningitis in Kent....
Inside Health
James visits Hackney, which has one of the lowest vaccination rates in the country....
Are you too emotional?
Kimberley Wilson gives tips on how to manage your emotions....
What in the World
It’s an effort to combat disease-carrying bugs...
Are you feeling overwhelmed?
Kimberley Wilson gives some tips on how to deal with feeling overwhelmed....
Ronan Keating on the toll of being in Boyzone
Ronan Keating talks about the mental toll of being in Boyzone....
Loneliness group helps young adults find friends
The national group was set up to help tackle loneliness, after a man died from suicide....