Latest headlines in Health News
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Has flu peaked? What the figures tell us (BBC Health 2025-12-18 16:23:10)
NHS remains on high alert over flu, health bosses say, but there are signs infections are levelling off.
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Flu: How are hospitals in your area affected? (BBC Health 2025-12-18 12:37:35)
Use our interactive tool to explore the latest flu numbers in your area
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What is happening to flu this winter - and should you buy a vaccine? (BBC Health 2025-12-18 11:06:26)
Flu has come early this year with a new mutated version of the virus circulating.
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People fake weight to obtain skinny jabs, says GP (BBC Health 2025-12-18 08:26:04)
A doctor from Chelmsford calls for more checks to stop the drugs being sold inappropriately online.
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Caesarean sections overtake natural vaginal births for the first time (BBC Health 2025-12-17 15:35:14)
Experts say there is a complex picture behind why more babies are being delivered through surgery.
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Starmer calls doctors' strike 'dangerous' as five-day walkout begins (BBC Health 2025-12-17 13:29:14)
The doctors' union, the British Medical Association, said it was time the government came up with "a genuinely long-term plan" on pay and jobs.
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Nicotine pouch rise driven by young men - study (BBC Health 2025-12-17 00:22:30)
Around 7.5% of 16 to 24-year-old-men are using the small sachets that fit under the top lip, research suggests.
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One way to deal with OCD and intrusive thoughts (BBC Health 2025-12-16 13:29:45)
Complex presenter Kimberly Wilson speaks to Nina Higson-Sweeney about ways to manage OCD.
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Plans to fix NHS dental care and save some patients hundreds of pounds (BBC Health 2025-12-16 11:19:42)
The new proposals mean those needing complicated care over numerous appointments could save up to £225.
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Dentists to prioritise urgent care and save some patients more than £200 under plans (BBC Health 2025-12-16 11:19:42)
New incentives for dentists to offer longer-term packages of treatments for major issues such as gum disease.
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Man died from sepsis after 34-hour medication delay (BBC Health 2025-12-16 06:03:19)
The man could have survived had he been given the correct antibiotics, a report finds.
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Children with cancer scammed out of millions fundraised for their treatment, BBC finds (BBC Health 2025-12-16 01:25:32)
Huge amounts appear to have been raised for seriously ill children who never received the money.
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Doctors vote to go ahead with this week's five-day strike in England (BBC Health 2025-12-15 13:11:01)
It comes after ministers made fresh offer amid warning the walkout is risky as NHS battles wave of flu.
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'We don't blame dad for killing mum, he was ill' (BBC Health 2025-12-15 12:33:30)
Chris Stone-Houghton had been experiencing paranoia when he killed his wife Ruth, an inquest heard.
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Is it a cold, 'super flu' or Covid? How to tell the difference (BBC Health 2025-12-15 12:28:03)
How to identify whether you have cold, flu or Covid and how to look after yourself.
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Sir Cliff Richard reveals prostate cancer treatment (BBC Health 2025-12-15 08:13:22)
The 85-year-old singer says his cancer was caught early and has not spread.
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'More victims in NHS child abuse probe' - police (BBC Health 2025-12-15 06:03:27)
Probe into historical abuse at former units in Sussex could lead to more alleged victims coming forward.
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Doctor strike during flu outbreak would be 'beyond belief', says Starmer (BBC Health 2025-12-13 02:20:44)
The prime minister says it would be "reckless" for resident doctors to strike with the NHS at a "precarious" moment.
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Doctor strike during flu outbreak would be 'reckless', says Starmer (BBC Health 2025-12-13 02:20:44)
The prime minister says it would be "reckless" for resident doctors to strike with the NHS at a "precarious" moment.
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Why are sperm donors having hundreds of children? (BBC Health 2025-12-13 00:09:51)
The European sperm market is booming, but are some donor's sperm being used to make too many babies?