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Number of headlines in database: 121
Last update: 2025-12-02 16:21:03
Number of headlines in database: 121
Last update: 2025-12-02 16:21:03
BBC Health Headlines
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Cancer patient welcomes newly-approved treatment (2025-12-02 06:27:30)
Sharon Price from Newcastle-under-Lyme says she was glad to avoid the need for surgery. -
Ambulance demand spikes as flu season worsens (2025-12-02 06:14:11)
The service says calls increased by 20% in the past week, fuelled illnesses such as the flu. -
Our daughter died from meningitis after starting uni - a jab would have saved her (2025-12-02 06:07:26)
Meg Draper was enjoying the social side of student life - within weeks she had died from meningitis. -
US and UK agree zero tariffs deal on pharmaceuticals (2025-12-01 16:58:35)
The deal follows threats of tariffs as high as 100% on branded drug imports. -
Doctors to stage five-day strike before Christmas (2025-12-01 16:50:26)
Walkout in England begins on 17 December and will be 14th strike in pay dispute. -
Do you know what a forever chemical is? (2025-12-01 14:21:50)
Forever chemicals, or PFAS, exist in many household items such as waterproof clothing and cookware. -
WHO warning over shortage of obesity jabs (2025-12-01 14:05:41)
Too few people who could benefit from so-called "skinny jabs" are able to access them, says WHO. -
HIV warning to older women as infections increase (2025-12-01 07:48:16)
The Blue Sky Trust charity reacts to a rise in HIV infections among heterosexual women. -
HIV battle is not over, warns It's a Sin creator (2025-11-30 07:08:23)
Russell T Davies says misinformation about the virus made him "despair". -
The HIV battle is not over, warns creator of It's a Sin (2025-11-29 21:50:50)
Russell T Davies says misinformation about the virus made him "despair". -
Council to support workers with endometriosis (2025-11-29 10:07:33)
Deputy mayor Ceri Cawley plans to start a support group for women with endometriosis. -
Prostate cancer screening: what you need to know (2025-11-28 19:06:43)
Everything you need to know about the decision on who should be screened for prostate cancer -
Prostate cancer screening should not be offered to most UK men, say experts (2025-11-28 16:27:42)
It recommends that only men with a confirmed genetic risk of prostate cancer should be screened for the disease. -
Call for medical notes alert for maternity scandal families (2025-11-28 06:25:55)
Kayleigh Griffiths says the alert came about because families had to keep retelling their stories. -
Women 'traumatised' by breast cancer treatment at NHS trust (2025-11-28 05:55:16)
More than 200 patients suffered harm, including unnecessary mastectomies, the BBC has been told. -
Hidden Scars: An NHS Scandal (2025-11-28 00:01:00)
The story behind a major NHS investigation into breast cancer care in the north east. -
Libraries to host community events over winter (2025-11-27 06:46:30)
The sessions in December and January aim to bring people in Wolverhampton together during the colder months. -
NHS doctor suspended over alleged antisemitic social media posts (2025-11-26 22:30:42)
The tribunal ruled the doctor's posts "may impact on patient confidence" in both her and the profession. -
NHS trust fined £200k over vulnerable girl's death (2025-11-26 18:36:18)
A court found a health trust had failed to provide safe care for Ellame at Worthing Hospital. -
School shuts for deep clean after pupil sickness (2025-11-26 12:29:41)
Congleton High School wrote to staff and parents to inform them of the closure. -
Man donates kidney to woman he met after crash (2025-11-26 06:17:38)
Transplant donor says "anyone with a heart would give something to keep someone else alive". -
Will my favourite drink cost more? (2025-11-25 17:48:18)
Packaged milk drinks, including some packaged coffees, will be included in the "sugar tax", the Health Secretary has announced. -
Review of unpaid carer debts announced after damning report (2025-11-25 15:39:31)
Former charity boss Liz Sayce found confusing guidance on Carer's Allowance had left thousands with fines and surprise bills. -
Milkshakes and lattes to face sugar tax in UK (2025-11-25 13:19:26)
The tax on sugary drinks is being extended to include pre-packaged milk-based drinks. -
Sugar tax extended to milk-based drinks: What you need to know (2025-11-25 12:55:00)
Milkshakes and lattes to be included in UK sugar tax scheme for the first time. -
Transplant pioneer Sir Terence English dies at 93 (2025-11-25 11:45:07)
Tributes are paid to the renowned surgeon who carried out the UK's first successful heart transplant. -
Sugar tax: What you need to know (2025-11-25 10:33:15)
Milkshakes and lattes set to be included in UK sugar tax scheme for the first time. -
Adolescence lasts into 30s - new study shows four pivotal ages for your brain (2025-11-25 10:11:12)
Brain scans on thousands of people reveal the dramatic shifts the brain goes through between birth and death. -
Tatiana Schlossberg's poignant essay raises awareness of rare leukaemia (2025-11-24 22:18:53)
Doctors say her struggle - even with the best care as a member of a prominent family - emphasises the need for more research. -
JFK's granddaughter raises awareness of rare leukaemia with poignant essay (2025-11-24 22:18:53)
Doctors say Tatiana Schlossberg's struggle - even with the best care as a member of a prominent family - emphasises the need for more research. -
Obesity jab drug fails to slow Alzheimer's (2025-11-24 17:13:38)
There were initial hopes that the drug in weight loss jab Wegovy could slow progression of dementia. -
What is the UK Covid inquiry and how does it work? (2025-11-24 16:03:57)
The inquiry into the government's handling of the pandemic has heard from politicians, civil servants, experts and bereaved families. -
Lord Cameron Successfully Treated for Prostate Cancer (2025-11-24 13:26:36)
Former PM was diagnosed earlier this year and received electrical pulse therapy -
Covid inquiry hears impact on firms and staff (2025-11-24 12:50:37)
Business owners describe breaking into tears as they were forced to lay off staff, while workers feared for their jobs -
Three-year-old Oliver is 'wonderful' after world-first gene therapy (2025-11-24 11:24:54)
The toddler has astounded doctors with his progress, nine months after the ground-breaking treatment. -
Boy with rare condition amazes doctors after world-first gene therapy (2025-11-24 11:03:00)
Oliver has an inherited condition called Hunter syndrome, which causes progressive damage to the body and brain. -
What are the symptoms of prostate cancer and what should you check for? (2025-11-24 09:27:45)
One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. -
Lord Cameron reveals he had prostate cancer (2025-11-24 09:13:46)
The former PM is calling for more men to be screened for the disease, which is the most common cancer in males in the UK. -
Illuminated (2025-11-23 17:45:00)
Poet Paul Farley faces up to the fact that it’s time to address his hearing loss. -
'It sounds dramatic but singing class saved my life' (2025-11-23 07:16:11)
Hundreds of peopling attending singing groups are being taught songs and breathing techniques. -
New puberty blockers trial to begin after UK ban (2025-11-22 11:38:27)
Those taking part in the study will be children under 16 who are going through puberty. -
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. -
Move over fillers - here's why people are having facial injections made from fish sperm (2025-11-22 00:07:45)
Celebs including Charlie XCX swear by them. But what are polynucleotides and do they work? -
Gove apologises after Covid report alleges 'toxic' culture (2025-11-21 18:42:12)
The ex-senior minister apologises for mistakes in the pandemic, but defends some of the previous government's actions. -
Trans people could be barred from services based on appearance (2025-11-21 10:44:53)
The new code of practice on access to single-sex services cannot gain legal force until it gets sign-off from ministers. -
Delayed action before 2020 Christmas lockdown 'inexcusable' (2025-11-21 06:09:37)
Baroness Hallet says ministers failed to take "decisive action" against an "entirely foreseeable" variant. -
Biggest prostate cancer screening trial in decades begins in UK (2025-11-21 01:45:04)
The study aims to find the best way to detect prostate cancer - the most common cancer in men in the UK. -
What's in the Covid inquiry report... in 68 seconds (2025-11-20 22:46:50)
The report looks at whether lockdowns were timely and reasonable, and what impact rule-breaking at the heart of government had on public confidence. -
'Toxic' No 10 culture harmed Covid response, inquiry finds (2025-11-20 22:32:49)
Boris Johnson, Dominic Cummings and Matt Hanock are all criticised for contributing to poor Covid decision-making. -
UK did 'too little, too late', leading to thousands more Covid deaths - inquiry (2025-11-20 20:42:03)
Report on government decision-making says delays cost 23,000 lives in the first wave in England. -
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. -
Ultra-processed food is global health threat, experts warn (2025-11-19 12:53:04)
It is increasing our risk of a range of chronic diseases, including obesity and depression, a major review says. -
'Traumatic wait' for women facing breast cancer diagnoses (2025-11-19 10:04:01)
Dr Jilly O'Hagan says she is "hugely concerned" after three patients in her surgery received a late cancer diagnosis. -
Eleven countries added to methanol poisoning warning list (2025-11-18 13:22:45)
The Foreign Office list now includes India, Morocco and Nepal following a "global increase" in reported cases. -
How do cold weather health alerts work? (2025-11-18 09:33:35)
The weather alert service warns the public when high or low temperatures could damage their health. -
AI vs superbugs: UK invests millions to tackle drug-resistant infections (2025-11-18 06:10:18)
The UK turns to artificial intelligence (AI) to reverse the rising numbers of infections that shrug off antibiotics. -
'Price of sports bras shouldn't stop us competing' (2025-11-17 06:18:32)
A former Team GB athlete is calling for free sports bras and fittings for secondary school girls. -
Mother had 'agonising' health test without consent (2025-11-17 06:04:43)
Dawn Lord says she had no idea what was happening to her during her "traumatic" hysteroscopy. -
Advice for PCOS has not changed for 30 years, says patient (2025-11-17 05:54:45)
Alex Allan says she feels "sad" that treatment for the condition has not moved forward in that time. -
Pauline Quirke's family on her dementia: 'She's still funny and recognises us' (2025-11-17 05:47:24)
The family of the Birds of a Feather actress say "she's still funny, she's talking, she's happy". -
Premature birth can be incredibly lonely, says Beatrice (2025-11-17 00:00:15)
The princess appeared on a podcast ahead of World Prematurity Day for premature birth research charity Borne. -
Doctor strike inflicting pain and misery on patients, says health secretary (2025-11-14 18:08:03)
Health Secretary Wes Streeting says the five-day strike by resident doctors is "completely irresponsible". -
Wellbeing support for terminally-ill islanders (2025-11-14 12:34:09)
A hospice offers a free programme for those with life-limiting or serious progressive illnesses. -
Why are resident doctors striking and how much are they paid? (2025-11-13 13:58:17)
Resident doctors in England are striking between 14 and 19 November, in their 13th walkout since 2023. -
NHS tracker - are hospital waiting times improving near you? (2025-11-13 11:14:27)
Use our interactive tracker to see if treatment waits are getting better at your local hospital. -
NHS waiting list down - how is your hospital doing? (2025-11-13 10:23:12)
At the end of September, the backlog stood at 7.39 million in England. -
Hospitals knew a heart device led to more patients' deaths - but they kept using it (2025-11-12 22:00:03)
Almost half of patients given a heart pump, after the NHS had raised concerns about it, died soon after. -
Nurses penalised for trans complaint, says lawyer (2025-11-11 17:42:17)
Closing submissions are being made in an employment tribunal brought by eight female nurses. -
TikTok creator 'so sorry' over cancer diagnosis lie (2025-11-11 15:36:39)
Brittany Miller is known for posting food and lifestyle content to her three-and-a-half million followers. -
Pharmacist suspended after BBC Botox sting (2025-11-11 06:21:27)
Cornelius Agoye was filmed supplying Botox to an undercover BBC researcher in a breach of the rules. -
Nearly all NHS trusts failing to hit cancer target (2025-11-11 04:47:24)
Experts say patients are being harmed by cancer diagnosis and treatment delays. -
Ever feel the need to switch off? Your vagus nerve might hold the key (2025-11-09 02:04:22)
You might not have heard of it, but can training your vagus nerve give you a moment or two of peace? -
'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. -
DNA pioneer James Watson dies at 97 (2025-11-08 07:47:13)
Watson co-discover the double-helix structure of DNA, but his reputation was later damaged by his comments on race and sex. -
You can now book online to see your GP. But is it any easier to get an appointment? (2025-11-08 01:57:44)
A month since GPs in England started offering online appointment bookings, patients recount their experiences. -
I wanted ChatGPT to help me. So why did it advise me how to kill myself? (2025-11-06 17:03:17)
ChatGPT wrote a woman a suicide note and another AI chatbot role-played sexual acts with children, BBC finds. -
ADHD services shutting door to new NHS patients as demand soars, BBC finds (2025-11-06 00:04:46)
A BBC investigation finds that a host of areas in England are closing waiting lists and others are rationing care. -
At 21, I was crushed by a stranger's joke about going bald. Then the way I looked at myself changed (2025-11-01 00:52:35)
There are multiple ways for men to combat hair loss now, but should they have to? -
Illegal teeth-whitening industry exposed by BBC (2025-10-29 00:06:25)
A BBC investigation finds kits on sale containing more than 500 times the legal limit of bleach. -
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. -
Magnesium: Can this 'miracle mineral' really help us sleep? (2025-10-24 23:04:39)
The global market in this supplement is worth almost £3bn - a figure set to nearly double over the next decade. -
'Getting financial help through my GP has improved my health' (2025-10-24 05:16:27)
How linked are financial worries and health? GPs in London are trialling a financial support scheme. -
Councils should not cut 'vital' physical activity - former Olympian (2025-10-23 13:45:50)
The Accounts Commission says the amount councils are spending on culture and leisure services is not keeping up with rising costs. -
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. -
'I have a sweating problem': What Alan Carr's Traitors admission tells us about how social taboos changed (2025-10-17 00:47:10)
Let's talk about sweat... From contestants on The Celebrity Traitors and scores of celebrities openly discussing it, to the trend of professionals using saunas for business meetings -
Your nose gets colder when you're stressed. These thermal images show the change (2025-10-12 23:28:34)
Psychologists subjected a BBC reporter to a carefully designed thermal camera stress test. -
My late husband's organs transformed the lives of four people (2025-10-12 08:33:52)
Mark Hutchinson was only 52 when he died unexpectedly last year after suffering two strokes "out of the blue". -
A facelift at 28? Why young people are turning to plastic surgery (2025-10-11 01:05:48)
Gone are the days when facelifts were for the ageing wealthy. Now younger people are going under the knife. -
My eating disorder made me good at lying, says Victoria Beckham (2025-10-09 10:08:18)
The former Spice Girl's new Netflix documentary has landed - under the shadow of a reported family feud. -
'I missed a £100 council tax bill while in hospital – the debt ballooned to £6k' (2025-10-09 05:18:07)
The government says it is taking action to protect people from “aggressive collection practices”. -
'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. -
What is chickenpox and how can I get my child vaccinated? (2025-08-29 11:51:59)
The NHS in England and Wales will start offering the MMRV vaccine to young children from January 2026. -
Inside Health (2025-08-26 09:00:00)
Cystic fibrosis care, AI in cancer screening & science of run clubs. -
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. -
Is the most expensive lip balm always the best? (2025-07-08 13:38:36)
Do you need to spend more to get the best for your chapped lips? -
Ketamine helped me escape my negative thoughts - then it nearly killed me (2025-07-04 23:08:50)
Young people are taking dangerous amounts of ket because it's cheap, easily available and helps them "disconnect", experts say. -
Covid inquiry hears of 'generational slaughter' (2025-06-30 15:55:44)
Relatives of care home residents tell the Covid inquiry they will never get over how their loved ones died. -
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. -
The English neighbourhood that claims to hold the secret to fixing the NHS (2025-04-07 23:04:10)
With public satisfaction in the NHS just 21%, one area has a plan to shake up its services that could reduce GP waiting lists, as well as unblock hospital beds - but can it really work nationwide? -
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 -
First place in British Isles set to approve right to die (2025-02-25 13:02:21)
Laws in the Isle of Man to let terminally ill adults end their own lives are in the last stages of debate. -
Generation K: The disturbing rise of ketamine abuse among young people (2025-02-25 06:00:36)
Increasing numbers of young people are using the drug, experts say. The health impacts can be catastrophic. -
'My first cervical screening was over before I knew it' (2025-02-02 01:06:51)
The BBC speaks to six people about their first cervical screening, and what they wish they'd known beforehand. -
Large UK-wide pandemic preparedness tests planned this year (2025-01-16 16:36:01)
The stress test will involve thousands of people to help the UK prepare for potential future threats. -
Families failed by Covid jabs tell inquiry of pain (2025-01-15 18:39:40)
They said there was no support after the death and harm suffered by their loved ones. -
Assisted dying bill: What is in proposed law? (2024-11-29 15:30:26)
The proposed law would allow some terminally ill adults to end their own lives. But there are requirements. -
NHS hours from PPE running out in Covid - Hancock (2024-11-21 16:58:34)
Former health secretary tells inquiry some healthcare settings did run out - "and it was awful". -
Covid inquiry told Treasury blocked NHS bed request (2024-11-11 18:06:48)
NHS England chief executive Amanda Pritchard says the decision, in July 2020, was very disappointing. -
Covid inquiry told top NHS doctor was terrified (2024-11-07 17:34:34)
Sir Stephen Powis says points-based tool was drawn up should need to prioritise patients have arisen. -
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. -
How will weight-loss drugs change our relationship with food? (2024-10-19 03:10:13)
The rise of these treatments has major implications for how we think about obesity, says James Gallagher. -
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. -
How many of us will end up being diagnosed with ADHD? (2024-09-15 00:36:40)
Experts suggest that the number of people with ADHD is actually going to remain steady. -
The junior doctors' strikes may be over. But is trouble ahead? (2024-08-02 00:43:02)
The end of the pay dispute sounded too good to be true. And now some are wondering if it might be.