Day Headlines in Health News: 2026-10-20
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Government failings allowed Covid 'to spread like wildfire' in care homes, inquiry finds (BBC Health 2026-10-20 15:32:36)
The sixth report from Covid inquiry criticises the lack of PPE and the way patients were discharged from hospital. -
What in the World (BBC Health 2026-10-20 13:30:00)
Should we be worried about its effect on our health - and the environment? -
Covid failings in care homes: What the inquiry says (BBC Health 2026-10-20 12:16:38)
From the shocking lack of PPE to restrictions on visitors - the key points from the sixth Covid inquiry report. -
The male athletes affected by REDs (BBC Health 2026-10-20 11:44:39)
BBC Sport speaks to long-distance runner Jake Smith and former Olympic champion Jonny Brownlee about their experiences with relative energy deficiency in sport. -
'I started ketamine at 14 and needed nappies at 22' (BBC Health 2026-10-20 11:37:37)
For the last two years Megan has been in agony and unable to stand straight because of her ketamine use. -
Worry service closure could leave mums suicidal (BBC Health 2026-10-20 09:14:24)
The Happy Mums Foundation supports women experiencing postpartum mental health challenges. -
Can a simple photo of your face reveal how ill you are? (BBC Health 2026-10-20 07:29:01)
AI may help doctors judge how ill a patient is using a single photograph of their face, say US researchers. -
POV: Your girls' PE lesson gets a glow up (BBC Health 2026-10-20 05:16:25)
Can activities like yoga, dance and fitness encourage more girls to enjoy sport?