Day Headlines in Health News: 2026-04-17
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Pregnancy vaccine reduces baby hospital admissions for RSV by 80% (BBC Health 2026-04-17 23:35:23)
A study confirms the vaccine gives excellent protection for babies against life-threatening chest infections. -
'I'm the lucky one' - more than one in three young men now live with their parents (BBC Health 2026-04-17 23:16:33)
Last year, the highest proportion of men aged 20-34 were still living at home since at least 2007 as the rising cost of living takes hold. -
No, Kim K did not really wear this t-shirt at Coachella... (BBC Health 2026-04-17 19:56:52)
BBC Verify breaks down how fake viral images of celebrities at Coachella are actually AI generated. -
Why is walking in the rain good for your mental health? (BBC Health 2026-04-17 15:08:48)
Why is walking in the rain good for your mental health? -
Three young people contract meningitis in Weymouth (BBC Health 2026-04-17 12:16:51)
Young people are to be offered the MenB vaccine after three cases of meningitis were confirmed. -
World Cup winner Kildunne reveals body dysmorphia struggle (BBC Health 2026-04-17 11:56:33)
England rugby star Ellie Kildunne says she slipped into disordered eating and unhealthy weight loss during Covid. -
Mental health support to be offered to people with diabetes in UK first (BBC Health 2026-04-17 10:47:31)
People with diabetes are twice as likely to have depression, a charity backing tailored support says. -
'Men should discuss their feelings more' (BBC Health 2026-04-17 10:37:33)
Men should discuss their feelings more -
Poetry, rhyme and rhythm saved my life (BBC Health 2026-04-17 08:12:56)
People with diabetes are twice as likely to have depression, a charity backing tailored support says. -
'I didn't think I needed to be here' says woman with diabetes and depression (BBC Health 2026-04-17 07:50:13)
People with diabetes are twice as likely to have depression, a charity backing tailored support says. -
Podcaster advocating for endometriosis awareness (BBC Health 2026-04-17 05:12:35)
Alexandra Morris said women can be dismissed by doctors when describing symptoms of endometriosis. -
Trans woman leaves role with women's health charity (BBC Health 2026-04-17 05:03:16)
Steph Richards' endometriosis charity work was criticised by former Home Secretary Suella Braverman.