Health News
The US helped successfully tackle Aids - now cuts put that at risk
A woman tells the BBC about her anxieties after a US-funded clinic that gave her medication closed....
Blood scandal victims harmed further by compensation delays, inquiry chair says
Payments need to be made fairer and faster, the chair of the public inquiry into the disaster says....
Gemma Collins weight-loss drug advert banned
The star illegally advertised prescription-only weight loss drugs, the advertising watchdog found....
Resident doctors vote to strike in England
The doctors' union says it will seek fresh talks with ministers before setting strike days....
First malaria treatment for babies approved for use
Until now, there had only been drugs for older children which carried an overdose risk for the young....
Jessie J reveals cancer operation success
Singer says tests following surgery to remove her breast show no spread of the disease...
Ketamine helped me escape my negative thoughts - then it nearly killed me
Young people are taking dangerous amounts of ket because it's cheap, easily available and helps them "disconnect", experts say....
How do heat health alerts work?
The weather alert service warns the public when high or low temperatures could damage their health....
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 pollen levels making hay fever so bad this year?
As pollen levels rise, what are the best ways to treat hay fever symptoms, and other useful advice....
What to do if you think someone has heat exhaustion or heatstroke
Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather....
Hot weather: How to sleep in the heat
Simple tips to help you get a good night's sleep during hot weather....
Is RFK Jr's divisive plan to Make America Healthy Again fearmongering - or revolutionary?
The most powerful public health official in the US is reviled by some medics - but even some of his critics accept that he is bringing drive to healthcare areas that have long been neglected...
How is your hospital doing as NHS battles to bring down waiting times?
Use our interactive tracker to see if treatment waits are getting better at your local hospital...
Emma is doing something she swore she never would - buying her kids vapes
One month on from the disposable vape ban, one mum says it has had little impact on her children's nicotine consumption....
I lost £15,000 after going to an IVF middleman
Companies that act as "middlemen" between patients and doctors are not regulated by the fertility watchdog....
How to stay safe at festivals this summer
The UKHSA and Somerset Council have put together a list on how to stay safe at festivals this summer....
Stop telling me to lower my cortisol - it's making me stressed!
Can social media hacks really help bring down your cortisol levels?...
'Our sister died of cancer because of our mum's conspiracy theories'
Paloma Shemirani’s brothers say she refused chemotherapy because of their mother’s beliefs....
How does a £1.6m fine affect an NHS trust?
How will the largest fine over maternity deaths impact the NHS and the families it failed?...
My dad gave me a kidney - now I can have my dream wedding
Kieran Innes was worried he would have to curtail his future plans when his kidneys failed....
Mood swings fuelled Heston Blumenthal's genius. But the highs got higher and the lows got darker
A new BBC documentary looks at how a diagnosis of bipolar disorder at 57 changed the celebrity chef's life....
I'm an NHS leader - but mum still suffered at hands of health service because she was black
NHS Confederation chair Lord Adebowale says his mother's death illustrates inequalities in the system....
Why are pollen levels making hay fever so bad this year?
As pollen levels rise, what are the best ways to treat hay fever symptoms, and other useful advice....
We always joked dad looked nothing like his parents - then we found out why
Matthew's father died late last year - before learning the truth about his family history....
World-first blood cancer therapy to be given on NHS
It sneaks toxic drugs inside cancer cells to hit them hard while minimising side-effects....
Handwritten notes reveal Churchill's penicillin concern ahead of D-Day
Handwritten notes show the wartime prime minister's frustration over slow penicillin production....
Hospital backlog drops to lowest level in two years
But the NHS in England is still well below its target for seeing patients within 18 weeks....
MPs set to vote on decriminalising abortion in England and Wales
Women would never be prosecuted for terminating a pregnancy under proposed new laws....
We quit our jobs, sold our home twice and spent 10 years fighting for the truth
A NHS trust and hospital manager have been found guilty of health and safety failings over the death of Alice Figueiredo....
Cervical screening invites to change in England
Invitations be sent out by the NHS every five years instead of every three for women aged 25-49 in England, if they have a negative test....
Martha doctor's failings 'particularly grave'
A medical tribunal has found a senior doctor's failings amounted to gross negligence and misconduct....
The English neighbourhood that claims to hold the secret to fixing the NHS
With public satisfaction in the NHS just 21%, one area has a plan to shake up its services that could reduce GP waiting lists, as well as unblock hospital beds - but can it really work nationwide?...
Why are disposable vapes being banned and how harmful is vaping?
It will be illegal to sell or supply disposable vapes from 1 June 2025....
Labour's plan for benefits throws up a bigger dilemma
The debate has sparked a wider dilemma about the broader purpose of welfare...
First place in British Isles set to approve right to die
Laws in the Isle of Man to let terminally ill adults end their own lives are in the last stages of debate....
Generation K: The disturbing rise of ketamine abuse among young people
Increasing numbers of young people are using the drug, experts say. The health impacts can be catastrophic....
Assisted dying bill: What is in proposed law?
The proposed law would allow some terminally ill adults to end their own lives. But there are requirements....
'My first cervical screening was over before I knew it'
The BBC speaks to six people about their first cervical screening, and what they wish they'd known beforehand....
Is the system letting down people who were harmed by Covid vaccines?
People affected by rare blood clots say they feel they have been airbrushed out of the pandemic....
How will weight-loss drugs change our relationship with food?
The rise of these treatments has major implications for how we think about obesity, says James Gallagher....
NHS needs better plan around weight loss jabs, warn experts
Experts call for an urgent review of obesity treatment services amid booming demand for weight loss jabs....
How many of us will end up being diagnosed with ADHD?
Experts suggest that the number of people with ADHD is actually going to remain steady....
The junior doctors' strikes may be over. But is trouble ahead?
The end of the pay dispute sounded too good to be true. And now some are wondering if it might be....
Why we might never know the truth about ultra-processed foods
Experts can’t agree how exactly they affect us and it’s not clear that science will give us an answer....
Are weight-loss injections the answer to obesity?
The appeal is clear - but should we be turning to appetite-suppressing injections?...
Covid care home policy was 'least worst decision' - Hancock
Former health secretary Matt Hancock denied claims the government's attempt to throw a protective ring around care homes in early 2020 was empty rhetoric....
Covid inquiry hears of 'generational slaughter'
Relatives of care home residents tell the Covid inquiry they will never get over how their loved ones died....
Covid inquiry to look at impact on care services
The Covid inquiry will examine the impact of the pandemic on care services, starting on Monday....
The Covid Inquiry Podcast: 'I wasn't the decision maker'
The Inquiry hears from the lead of the test and trace unit...
Cash to isolate 'would have cut Covid deaths'
Baroness Dido Harding tells Covid inquiry Rishi Sunak blocked higher support payments....
Johnson wanted tighter Covid rules, inquiry hears
In his diaries, Lord Vallance wrote that ex-PM thought rules were not ruthless enough....
Hancock criticises 'wholly naive' Covid inquiry
The former health secretary was giving evidence about medical equipment deals during the pandemic....
Mone accuses Covid inquiry of 'cover-up'
She says husband Doug Barrowman and her are targets of a "politically motivated witch hunt"....
Michael Gove denies trying to circumvent Dyson ventilator checks
Former cabinet minister says it would be ludicrous to suggest he tried to shortcut safety checks in the pandemic....
Michelle Mone-linked PPE firm evidence to be heard in private
Covid inquiry says hearings into the firm, led by Michelle Mone's husband, must be held in closed session....
Large UK-wide pandemic preparedness tests planned this year
The stress test will involve thousands of people to help the UK prepare for potential future threats....
Families failed by Covid jabs tell inquiry of pain
They said there was no support after the death and harm suffered by their loved ones....
NHS hours from PPE running out in Covid - Hancock
Former health secretary tells inquiry some healthcare settings did run out - "and it was awful"....
Covid inquiry told Treasury blocked NHS bed request
NHS England chief executive Amanda Pritchard says the decision, in July 2020, was very disappointing....
Covid inquiry told top NHS doctor was terrified
Sir Stephen Powis says points-based tool was drawn up should need to prioritise patients have arisen....
How close were hospitals to collapse in Covid?
The Covid inquiry restarts its live hearings this week, after senior staff in the NHS revealed just how close some hospitals were to collapse...
Covid inquiry told of trust do-not-resuscitate rule
Patients' families were “horrified but not surprised” when told the blanket policy had been in place....
We were not treated as parents, Covid inquiry told
Mum of premature twins says rigid restrictions on birthing wards during Covid were traumatic....
'It's heartbreaking leaving women sleeping rough'
An outreach worker helping homeless women at risk of violence in a Somerset town....
Cornwall theatre company awarded nearly £20,000
The company is getting the funding to collect local stories of experiences of menopause....
Support group for mums from different ethnicities
The group hopes to help women with newborn care, maternal health, and mental wellbeing....
Government ignoring pelvic mesh reforms - advocate
A campaigner says a report made recommendations to support victims, but most of them have been ignored....
The doctor fighting for women's health on Ukraine's front line
Dr Baksheiev, a gynaecologist, travels to front-line areas in his kitted out mobile clinic....
Stop telling me to lower my cortisol - it's making me stressed!
Can social media hacks really help bring down your cortisol levels?...
New nature health scheme aims to boost well-being
The RSPB, which helped draw up the scheme, says it has been a success in other parts of the UK....
Horse charity calls on NHS to fund equine services
Horses for Wellbeing says the funding would see children get help before they "hit crisis point"....
Nature festival launched at national Park
Events included wildlife walks, art sessions and the chance to meet an Exmoor pony....
Inside Health
The PM says it's 'reform or die' for the NHS, we discuss ambitious plans to restructure it...
Inside Health
James Gallagher looks at the evidence for claims the benefits of sun could outweigh risks....
Inside Health
James explores the science of a sweet tooth and then gets tips on how to brush like a pro....
Inside Health
James Gallagher and the panel consider if an assisted death can guarantee a peaceful end....
Can (and should) we cure blindness?
Recent years have seen incredible advances in eyesight restoration. But should we approach blindness as something that needs to be 'cured'? Comedian Tom Skelton, who started losing his sight at 21, explores. Made in partnership with UKRI (UK Research and Innovation)....
'Parents should be told about their child's mental health'
Jessica Glasser's parents say families should be told if their child is struggling with their mental health....
What in the World
We also discuss the risks of AI therapy...
Tom Grennan opens up about therapy and imposter syndrome
Roman Kemp & Tom Grennan dive into therapy on the You About? podcast....
Lost something? You need an 'FBI mindset' to find it...
Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken discuss how to find something when you lose it....