Day Headlines in Health News: 2026-06-24
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Obesity cases rising fastest in young adults (BBC Health 2026-06-24 23:11:14)
Experts say the cost of living, pandemic and boom in unhealthy food are behind the rise in cases. -
Consultants and specialist doctors to begin strike action (BBC Health 2026-06-24 23:00:24)
Most routine and elective services will be cancelled but full emergency cover will remain in place. -
Why women are more affected by hot weather than men (BBC Health 2026-06-24 18:39:05)
Why are women’s bodies impacted by heat differently to men’s? -
How can we keep children safe during the heatwave? (BBC Health 2026-06-24 17:38:58)
A doctor from Bristol Royal Hospital for Children gives his tips for keeping children protected. -
Baroness Mone among individuals sued to recover PPE Medpro millions (BBC Health 2026-06-24 17:32:22)
The Baroness and her husband Doug Barrowman are among individuals being sued in a bid to recover some of the money owed to the government by the business. -
A letter sent by worried staff shows why maternity care is still failing too many families (BBC Health 2026-06-24 13:06:11)
Families will continue to be failed unless the NHS makes meaningful changes, BBC's Michael Buchanan writes. -
Many fear the NHS will continue to fail mothers and babies unless there's a cultural shift (BBC Health 2026-06-24 13:06:11)
Families will continue to be failed unless the NHS makes meaningful changes, BBC's Michael Buchanan writes.