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Children to be offered chickenpox vaccine on NHS (BBC Health 2025-08-29 07:54:38)
All young children in England and Wales will be offered a free chickenpox vaccine by the NHS from January 2026. -
What is chickenpox and how can I get my child vaccinated? (BBC Health 2025-08-29 00:55:35)
The NHS in England and Wales will start offering the MMRV vaccine to young children from January 2026. -
Price of Mounjaro to be discounted in UK pharmacies (BBC Health 2025-08-28 17:02:46)
The rebate allays fears of a 170% price rise but patients are warned the cost of the drug will still jump. -
Seven-week wait for some red flag cancer patients 'frustrating' (BBC Health 2025-08-27 17:03:16)
The target set by the Department of Health for patients red flagged for breast cancer to be assessed is 14 days. -
NHS to lose out on new drugs, pharma firm warns (BBC Health 2025-08-27 16:00:29)
The claims from pharmaceutical giant Novartis comes amid a row over drug pricing deals. -
Patients struggle to get weight loss drug ahead of price rise (BBC Health 2025-08-27 15:25:39)
The drug's US manufacturer has asked UK distributors to stop taking orders from pharmacies until next month's price increase. -
Seven-week wait for some red flag cancer patients (BBC Health 2025-08-27 10:11:18)
The target set by the Department of Health for patients red flagged for breast cancer to be assessed is 14 days. -
Brain image doctor banned for assault and racism (BBC Health 2025-08-26 14:51:04)
Dr Sayed Talibi is told his conduct was "fundamentally incompatible" with being a doctor. -
Inside Health (BBC Health 2025-08-26 09:00:00)
Cystic fibrosis care, AI in cancer screening & science of run clubs. -
Sitting up straight isn't the only secret to good posture - here are three more tips (BBC Health 2025-08-26 00:07:22)
Here are Dr Xand's three suggestions on how to look after your back without turning into a statue. -
First human case of flesh-eating screwworm parasite confirmed in US (BBC Health 2025-08-25 21:10:48)
New World screwworm myiasis was found in a patient who returned to the US from El Salvador, authorities say. -
How to get the most out of a dehumidifier (BBC Health 2025-08-25 15:29:40)
Professors Cath Noakes and Richard Fitton explain how dehumidifiers combat mould and why it's crucial to put them in the right place to be effective. -
The Conversation (BBC Health 2025-08-25 04:00:00)
Two women leading the way in Equine Assisted Therapy and Learning -
Call to end airport drop-off fees for blue badge holders (BBC Health 2025-08-24 00:54:01)
UK airports' charging policies are inconsistent and unfair, says Disabled Motoring UK. -
'Pea allergy almost killed my boy. It's only right to add it to food labels' (BBC Health 2025-08-24 00:37:34)
Families tell the BBC about their experiences living with allergies as experts call for more allergens to have warning labels. -
A pea allergy almost killed my boy. It's only right to add it to food labels (BBC Health 2025-08-24 00:37:34)
Families tell the BBC about their experiences living with allergies as experts call for more allergens to have warning labels. -
Why I started getting anti-wrinkle injections at 23 (BBC Health 2025-08-23 23:38:25)
Does it slow down ageing? Or are we being exploited by a multi-billion pound industry? -
Mum noticed my wrinkles at 23 - now she regularly gives me botox (BBC Health 2025-08-23 23:38:25)
Does it slow down ageing? Or are we being exploited by a multi-billion pound industry? -
Will Serena Williams's weight-loss admission help shed stigma of anti-obesity drugs? (BBC Health 2025-08-22 20:34:35)
Could her comments instil a new sense of confidence in those using the drugs and quieten the critics? -
Bereaved families feel 'ignored' over maternity review (BBC Health 2025-08-21 23:57:08)
It follows a meeting between the families and Baroness Amos, who will chair the review.