BBC Health - Source Information
Source URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/health
Number of headlines in database: 74
Last update: 2026-03-03 02:21:02
Number of headlines in database: 74
Last update: 2026-03-03 02:21:02
BBC Health Headlines
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Why a good night's sleep starts in the morning (2026-03-02 15:42:43)
Sleep psychologist Stephanie Romiszewski explains the benefits of waking up at the same time every day. -
I spent 13 years in pain before doctors finally worked out why (2026-03-02 06:49:12)
Women with endometriosis say doctors failed to listen to them or take their pain seriously. -
'Doctors said my excruciating period pain was anxiety' (2026-03-02 06:49:12)
Women with endometriosis say doctors failed to listen to them or take their pain seriously. -
BBC investigation finds 50,000 people waited over 24 hours in A&E corridor care (2026-03-02 06:27:59)
Known as "corridor care", patients are lining up on trolleys or sitting on chairs due to a lack of beds. -
I need 120 pills a week to deal with the agony caused by vaginal mesh (2026-02-28 07:14:44)
Kerry Watson is one of 25 women to get compensation after operations done by a single surgeon. -
I take 120 tablets a week after mesh operation (2026-02-27 23:00:03)
Twenty-five women have received compensation following gynaecological surgery. -
I woke up from an operation in agony and the pain never went away (2026-02-27 22:52:36)
Kerry Watson takes more than 100 tablets a week to deal with the pain caused by a vaginal mesh implant. -
Parents of gravely ill child refused respite care (2026-02-27 06:17:25)
Birmingham Children's Trust refused respite help and suggested training grandparents to help. -
Taking collagen keeps skin more elastic but won't stop wrinkles, say scientists (2026-02-27 00:00:11)
The new review brings together the strongest evidence to date on collagen supplementation, say experts. -
'Midwives didn't listen' says premature baby's mum (2026-02-26 16:51:56)
Aria's parents say their daughter suffered brain damage after NHS staff failed to treat an infection. -
Jersey approves assisted dying law (2026-02-26 12:37:28)
Once the law is given Royal Assent the first legal assisted deaths could happen as early as 2027. -
Jersey passes assisted dying law - but what stage has proposal reached in UK's parliaments? (2026-02-26 11:47:01)
Bills to let terminally ill people end their life are being considered at Westminster and in Scotland. -
Record levels of rough sleepers in England, figures reveal (2026-02-26 11:37:56)
There were 4,793 people sleeping on the streets on a single night last autumn. -
'I'm going to stick at it until I get a home' (2026-02-26 11:37:56)
There were 4,793 people sleeping on the streets on a single night last autumn. -
Racism and 'poor' staff relationships factors in maternity care failings, report finds (2026-02-26 09:16:54)
The interim report has identified problems "at every stage" of the maternity journey in England. -
Sperm swim more quickly in summer, study finds (2026-02-25 17:18:08)
Understanding the seasonal patterns of sperm could improve fertility treatments, by optimising the timing of treatment, the reasearchers say. -
GPs told to guarantee same-day appointments for urgent cases (2026-02-24 16:05:58)
New contract will require patients in England to be given immediate appointment if needed. -
Inside Health (2026-02-24 10:00:00)
The new wave of ME research that could bring clarity to this perplexing condition. -
GPs to get £3,000 bonus to maximise weight loss drug prescriptions (2026-02-24 01:04:42)
Bid to improve access to Mounjaro in England, but experts warn eligibility still tightly restricted. -
First British baby born using transplanted womb from dead donor (2026-02-24 00:39:50)
Grace Bell, who was born without a viable womb, says her little boy is "simply a miracle". -
Woman's regret over botched Brazilian butt lift (2026-02-23 06:05:37)
Josephina Finch says the surgery left her with a "gaping wound". -
Streeting says he takes Leeds maternity care inquiry concerns 'extremely seriously' (2026-02-23 05:44:45)
The health secretary will meet bereaved families on Monday, as delay into maternity care probe drags on. -
'I thought I was going to die' - Woman calls for tighter weight-loss jabs checks (2026-02-23 00:05:01)
Emma Dyer says she collapsed on her bathroom floor and began vomiting blood after buying jabs online. -
'It was like buying groceries' - Woman calls for tighter weight-loss jabs checks (2026-02-23 00:05:01)
Emma Dyer says she collapsed on her bathroom floor and began vomiting blood after buying jabs online. -
Puberty blockers trial paused over concerns from medicines watchdog (2026-02-21 10:51:29)
The medicines regulator is suggesting the minimum age limit for trial should be raised to 14. -
Multi-cancer blood test missed key goal in NHS trial (2026-02-21 04:23:11)
The company behind the test said there were positive signs that some of the most aggressive cancers could be prevented. -
Does taking Vitamin C help to stop a cold? (2026-02-20 14:38:09)
The doctors speak to Professor of Immunology, Dan Davis. -
Sepsis warning after woman's quadruple amputation (2026-02-20 06:10:56)
Manjit Sangha, from Penn, near Wolverhampton, says her life drastically change in one weekend. -
Single vaccine could protect against all coughs, colds and flus, researchers say (2026-02-19 22:30:35)
A Stanford University team have tested their nasal spray vaccine in animals but still need to do human clinical trials. -
NHS joint ops disrupted amid bone cement supply problems (2026-02-18 20:25:37)
Around 1,000 operations a week rely on the product as patients are warned delays are inevitable. -
Children injured by NHS can claim damages for lifetime lost earnings, court rules (2026-02-18 17:37:34)
The decision from the Supreme Court, on the case of a child who sustained a brain injury at birth in 2015, could have significant cost implications for the NHS. -
5 Live News Specials (2026-02-18 10:49:00)
That Time of the Month with Naga Munchetty, Dr Nighat Arif and Dr Christine Ekechi -
Radio 1’s Life Hacks: Mental Health Special (2026-02-18 08:15:00)
Greg James and a panel of guests sensitively discuss male mental health and suicide. -
Firm assessing Covid vaccine harm replaced after costs spiral to £48m (2026-02-18 05:55:44)
The figure paid to Crawford & Company Adjusters is eight times the original estimate for the work. -
Stop dithering on Brazilian butt lift crackdown, say MPs (2026-02-18 02:03:55)
A committee of MPs warns tighter restrictions on high-risk cosmetic procedures are needed immediately. -
'The kindness of people got me to the finish line' (2026-02-17 11:16:24)
Farmer Sam Stables walks from Herefordshire to London to raise awareness of mental health. -
Women calling for greater support with menopause (2026-02-16 06:04:05)
Women who experienced challenges during the menopause set up businesses to help others. -
Death of the sex drive - and the great debate over whether testosterone can help get it back (2026-02-15 00:02:42)
Can boosting testosterone improve libido, or is much of the attention solely hype, profit, and placebo? -
How to check whether you have bowel cancer (2026-02-12 10:49:43)
What are the main symptoms and causes of bowel cancer, and how can you reduce your risk of getting it? -
Doctor who sold stolen PPE on eBay is struck off register (2026-02-11 16:50:13)
Dr Attiya Sheikh and her husband Omer Sheikh made almost £8,000 from selling personal protective equipment during the covid pandemic. -
Sunbed ads spreading harmful misinformation to young people (2026-02-11 06:05:19)
Hundreds of TikTok, Instagram and Facebook ads made misleading claims about health benefits, BBC finds. -
Why are fewer people donating their organs? (2026-02-09 06:21:27)
The number waiting for an organ is at a record high as loved ones increasingly block donations. -
I was full of shame at being sacked after having endometriosis surgery (2026-02-07 07:43:28)
Sanju Pal wins an employment appeal tribunal that could affect how employers can treat staff with endometriosis. -
Mental health chat encouraged at coffee mornings (2026-02-03 06:48:39)
Three coffee mornings are being held in Wolverhampton as part of a national mental health event. -
Couple to re-start trek around Britain's coastline (2026-02-02 10:26:52)
After having to halt their first attempt due to an injury, the couple are ready to set off again. -
What does 'quiet resilience' look like? (2026-02-02 10:10:03)
Kimberley Wilson talks to psychologist and therapist Dr Sula Windgassen on how to build "quiet" or "flexible" resilience. -
Could weight-loss jabs be behind rising gallbladder removals? (2026-01-30 00:03:39)
Last year, there was a 15% annual increase in the operations and surgeons want more research. -
'I was diagnosed with OCD at 10'. Here's how to spot the signs (2026-01-28 01:18:01)
Most of us will have intrusive thoughts at some point. Dr Nina Higson-Sweeney explains when you should seek help. -
Mum with cervical cancer begged for scan after years of being 'fobbed off' (2026-01-26 09:32:48)
Jessica finally received a diagnosis after "begging" for an MRI scan revealing she needed urgent treatment. -
Trial launched to 'help spot health risks early' (2026-01-19 09:08:48)
A pilot scheme is rolled out in the north of the Isle of Man by the public health directorate. -
What is chickenpox and who can get an NHS vaccine? (2026-01-02 00:31:12)
The standard NHS childhood vaccination programme will include chickenpox from 2 January 2026. -
Why are resident doctors striking and how much are they paid? (2025-12-17 08:06:44)
Resident doctors in England are striking between 17 and 22 December, the 14th walkout since 2023. -
How I proved hair loss and dizziness aren't just symptoms of 'being a mum' (2025-12-12 00:28:46)
Iron deficiency is a relatively common problem, especially in women. Here's how to spot the symptoms. -
Much of £11bn Covid scheme fraud 'beyond recovery', report says (2025-12-09 15:48:32)
The response to the pandemic led to "enormous outlays of public money which exposed it to the risk of fraud and error", a report says. -
Prostate cancer screening: What you need to know (2025-12-03 09:47:11)
Everything you need to know about the decision on who should be screened for prostate cancer. -
Government racks up £100m bill responding to Covid inquiry (2025-12-03 01:07:14)
BBC analysis shows cost to taxpayer is 50% higher than thought, with inquiry's own costs at £192m. -
The Covid Inquiry Podcast (2025-11-22 07:00:00)
Baroness Hallett makes her second report into the UK's pandemic response. With Jim Reed. -
Lockdown could have been avoided - key findings from Covid inquiry (2025-11-20 18:01:47)
The long-awaited report is published into how well or badly the government handled the Covid pandemic. -
The private notes and secret documents that tell the inside story of the UK's Covid response (2025-11-20 00:12:50)
The Covid inquiry is set to publish its second set of findings looking in detail at the huge political decisions that had to be made in 2020. -
'A predator in your home': Mothers say chatbots encouraged their sons to kill themselves (2025-11-08 13:20:52)
In her first UK interview Megan Garcia speaks to Laura Kuenssberg about the death of her teenage son. -
What is Mpox and why are cases rising in Europe? (2025-10-27 16:38:13)
UK health officials are encouraging gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men to be vaccinated. -
Boris Johnson left Inquiry in a hurry - he'll be pleased not to come back (2025-10-21 16:49:01)
School closures seemed the only option but lockdowns probably went "too far" , former PM tells Covid Inquiry. -
'Since having Covid my life has completely changed' (2025-10-02 05:05:22)
A teenager has told the Covid-19 inquiry she often feels "left out" after missing so much school. -
One day of planning went into Covid school closures, inquiry hears (2025-09-29 16:31:19)
This part of the inquiry is looking at the impact the pandemic had on children and young people. -
How does the disposable vape ban work, and how harmful is vaping? (2025-09-09 11:56:48)
The disposable vape ban is designed to reduce environmental damage and protect children's health. -
Union and government to restart talks on ending doctor dispute (2025-08-06 11:03:52)
BMA says there is window of opportunity in coming weeks to reach a settlement after 12 strikes. -
The teenage caffeine pouch trend troubling US experts (2025-08-01 00:06:06)
Some social media influencers are pushing products to young gym-goers and students, health experts warn. -
Doctors' union agrees to resume talks with Streeting (2025-07-30 21:03:16)
But the health secretary says he will not negotiate on pay, adding that the union has lost goodwill with their five-day walkout. -
The doctor strike has ended - what comes next? (2025-07-30 06:02:02)
With doctors returning to work after five-day walkout, is there an opportunity for talks to re-start? -
Sleep, exercise, hydrate - do we really need to stick to recommended daily doses? (2025-07-26 00:08:06)
As a study casts doubt on the daily steps maxim, we take a look at some other health benchmarks we’re often told to strive for. -
Hancock ignored call to test all NHS staff, Covid inquiry hears (2025-05-15 18:23:21)
Two Nobel prize-winning scientists worried about "asymptomatic transmission" between staff and patients. -
Labour's plan for benefits throws up a bigger dilemma (2025-03-17 06:06:29)
The debate has sparked a wider dilemma about the broader purpose of welfare -
Is the system letting down people who were harmed by Covid vaccines? (2024-10-23 05:48:59)
People affected by rare blood clots say they feel they have been airbrushed out of the pandemic. -
NHS needs better plan around weight loss jabs, warn experts (2024-10-16 07:27:18)
Experts call for an urgent review of obesity treatment services amid booming demand for weight loss jabs.