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Number of headlines in database: 141
Last update: 2026-01-17 00:21:03
Number of headlines in database: 141
Last update: 2026-01-17 00:21:03
BBC Health Headlines
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Life-extending prostate cancer drug to be offered to thousands in England (2026-01-16 18:00:47)
Abiraterone will be available in a matter of weeks and will be offered to 7,000 men a year. -
Hospital violated trans complaint nurses' dignity, tribunal rules (2026-01-16 15:09:01)
A judge says the hospital chiefs' changing room policy created a "hostile" environment for women. -
Lacking willpower this January? Here's how to reframe your mind (2026-01-16 12:38:57)
Complex podcast host and chartered psychologist Kimberley Wilson joins What's Up Docs? to talk about how we think about willpower. -
I didn't give up, I let go. How I came to terms with not having children (2026-01-16 01:01:50)
After a decade of trying for a baby, Caroline and her husband decided they needed to build a different future. -
Hospitals with unsafe concrete expected to miss rebuild deadline (2026-01-16 00:12:54)
Seven hospitals with Raac that were prioritised last year are not expected to be completed on time - some not until 2032/33. -
ADHD diagnosis 'changed' Love Island star's life (2026-01-15 23:00:38)
Dr Alex George wants better assessment waiting times after paying for expensive private tests. -
Babies in Midlands and North 'more likely to die around birth' (2026-01-15 16:49:25)
A study found the 10 consistently worst-performing centres were all in the Midlands and North of England. -
Letby trust pays £1.4m damages to ex CEO (2026-01-15 14:56:05)
Dr Susan Gilby told the BBC she was relieved the case was over and that it "was never about the money." -
NHS tracker - are hospital waiting times improving near you? (2026-01-15 11:15:44)
Use our interactive tracker to see if treatment waits are getting better at your local hospital. -
One in 10 patients spent over 12 hours in A&E in 2025 (2026-01-15 09:49:17)
Nurses union says long waits and corridor care having a devastating impact on paitents. -
Critical incident declared at hospitals by trust (2026-01-15 07:57:32)
The NHS trust says there is rising demand, causing "significant pressure" on hospitals. -
Woman hospitalised over dessert containing nuts (2026-01-15 07:49:48)
West Yorkshire Trading Standards says it receives a "high number of allergen complaints". -
'Every hospital corridor I saw had people in beds' (2026-01-15 06:10:01)
Lucy Buckle says she was told by NHS 111 to attend A&E and says the hospital was "very chaotic". -
Hospital alert after fake doctor-endorsed videos (2026-01-15 06:00:39)
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Trust says online videos falsely show clinicians promoting weight loss patches. -
'It's life-changing. I can see my child grow up' (2026-01-14 12:54:39)
Doctors say they have achieved the previously impossible - restoring sight and preventing blindness in people with a rare but dangerous eye conditon called hypotony. -
Plastic surgeon who fled from inspectors suspended (2026-01-14 11:54:20)
Dr Sayed Mia tried to flee when inspectors arrived at the central London clinic where he worked. -
First leukaemia patient to receive pioneering treatment on NHS says it is 'very sci-fi' (2026-01-14 00:12:21)
Oscar Murphy has an aggressive form of the blood cancer and is the first to get CAR-T therapy in the UK. -
First leukaemia patient to get new form of treatment on NHS says it is 'very sci-fi' (2026-01-14 00:12:21)
Oscar Murphy has an aggressive form of the blood cancer and is the first to get CAR-T therapy in the UK. -
Is Dry January a good thing? (2026-01-13 16:54:44)
Dr May van Schalkwyk from the University of Edinburgh shares her thoughts with Drs Chris and Xand on What's Up Docs? -
Critical incidents declared at two hospital trusts (2026-01-13 16:50:27)
NHS bosses are urging people to only come to A&E if it is an emergency. -
How going on The Traitors could have saved Amanda's life (2026-01-13 16:37:12)
Medical checks for the show picked up contestant Amanda Collier's heart condition. -
How to spot illicit cigarettes (2026-01-13 13:38:41)
Morning Live's Marc Cananur finds out more about the health risks around illegal cigarettes. -
Critical incident declared at city hospital trust (2026-01-13 13:07:39)
The hospital trust says patients are experiencing "unacceptable delays" across services. -
NHS funds football pitch to help boost island health (2026-01-13 12:28:59)
Carloway Football Club in Lewis has received a grant of £22,000. -
Lib Dems set out plan to end 12-hour A&E waits (2026-01-13 11:39:46)
Party leader Ed Davey calls for £1.5bn to be spent on ending a "deadly corridor crisis" in the NHS. -
I spent months trying to find out if boosting my gut health could help me age better (2026-01-13 09:49:40)
Health editor Hugh Pym revamped his diet after a test suggested his gut health appeared to look five years older than he was -
Boy with flu spent three weeks in intensive care (2026-01-13 06:18:15)
His family is urging other parents to ensure their children are vaccinated against the virus. -
Safe spaces needed for drug-addicted children, say grieving mums (2026-01-13 01:03:56)
More children in England are in drug and alcohol treatment, but families say many cannot get help. -
I spent months investigating whether gut health affects ageing - and if I could hack my own gut to age better (2026-01-13 00:05:26)
Health editor Hugh Pym revamped his diet after a test suggested his gut health appeared to look five years older than he was -
I spent months trying to find out if hacking my gut health could help me age better (2026-01-13 00:05:26)
Health editor Hugh Pym revamped his diet after a test suggested his gut health appeared to look five years older than he was -
Are there 'forever chemicals' in your raincoat? (2026-01-12 17:41:05)
Could your skin be absorbing PFAS (Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances), also known as 'forever chemicals' through your raincoat? -
Relearning to walk and talk after a brain tumour (2026-01-12 14:58:10)
Ekam Dhaliwal discusses his experience following brain tumour surgery. -
Eye surgeon's advice after his own sight-saving op (2026-01-12 06:07:54)
Dr Amir Hamid said his sight was saved by quick treatment when he had symptoms of a detached retina. -
Why the NHS still wastes billions on patients who don't need to be in hospital (2026-01-12 00:08:24)
The delayed discharge challenge throws up deeper questions about the care system, co-ordination - and whether some patients are over-treated -
Revolutionary eye injection saved my sight, says first-ever patient (2026-01-12 00:00:09)
Nicki's eye had collapsed in on itself, but a new gel injection method has saved her vision. -
The rugby mum looking to get others to play (2026-01-11 07:13:31)
Annette Bevan and friends set up the Maa Maas club for mums who want to play rugby. -
Healthy living tips from the Gladiators (2026-01-09 14:16:54)
Athena, Electro, Dynamite and Giant share their top tips to stay fit and healthy. -
Doctors strike called off as union backs latest pay deal (2026-01-09 12:43:03)
Medics had been set to go on the first national walkout staged by NHS workers on Tuesday in a dispute over pay. -
Knives taken to hospitals sees amnesty bins set up (2026-01-09 06:27:41)
In Birmingham hospitals knives are regularly found, with one produced by a patient ready for an MRI. -
Long waits for disability benefit claims unacceptable, MPs say (2026-01-09 01:10:40)
Some people are waiting more than a year to have their claims processed, the Public Accounts Committee says. -
'My endometriosis pain is excruciating but I'm still waiting for surgery' (2026-01-08 22:42:25)
According to the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 59,733 women in NI are now on waiting lists. -
Three NHS trusts still using fax machines, Streeting confesses (2026-01-08 15:49:07)
The health secretary had made it his personal mission to banish the fax machine from the NHS. -
What is happening to flu this winter - and should you buy a vaccine? (2026-01-08 15:12:50)
Flu has come early this year with a new mutated version of the virus circulating. -
I stopped paying for food and heating to spend it gambling - my period made it worse (2026-01-08 12:12:32)
Researchers are looking to see if there is a link between hormonal fluctuations and gambling addiction. -
Flu on the rise again after Christmas mixing, says NHS (2026-01-08 11:14:50)
Cases up after two weeks of decline, as hospitals report rise in slips and falls because of cold snap. -
How do cold weather health alerts work? (2026-01-08 10:07:19)
The weather alert service warns the public when high or low temperatures could damage their health. -
Woman planning 115km walk after two heart attacks (2026-01-08 06:16:13)
Cathy Read will walk across Spain to support the charity that helped her recover. -
People who come off slimming jabs regain weight four times faster than dieters (2026-01-08 01:21:56)
Overweight people shed large amounts on jabs but gain 0.8 kg a month on average once off them, study shows. -
Flu: How are hospitals in your area affected? (2026-01-07 12:11:40)
Use our interactive tool to explore the latest flu numbers in your area -
Parents say babies failed by delayed diagnosis like Jesy Nelson's twins (2026-01-06 06:12:23)
After Little Mix star Jesy Nelson's revelation that her twins have SMA, parents speak about their children's late diagnoses. -
Surgeon who 'stripped naked in cubicle' struck off (2026-01-05 06:09:52)
The doctor was working at the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth when the incidents happened. -
Junk food TV and online advert ban comes into force (2026-01-05 04:52:29)
Soft drinks, chocolate, pizzas and ice creams will be targeted in the UK government's plan. -
The myth of willpower - and why some people struggle to lose weight more than others (2026-01-05 00:03:19)
Thousands of genes that have an influence on weight, say experts - which means weight loss isn't a level playing field -
Wellbeing 2026: Recovery, JOMO and brain boosting supplements (2026-01-03 01:19:15)
Wellness is a multi-trillion pound industry which continues to grow - and this year is less about maxing out, more about recovering well. -
Dr Alex shares five ways that running helps your brain (2026-01-02 16:08:15)
From protecting against ageing to helping you sleep, Dr Alex George lists the benefits of running. -
The debate about whether the NHS should use magic mushrooms to treat depression (2026-01-02 15:47:15)
Many clinical trials to test the use of psychedelic medicines for conditions such as depression have been underway since 2022 - with surprising results -
Chickenpox vaccines for young children start across UK (2026-01-02 00:31:23)
For the first time, children will be offered vaccination on the NHS against the common infection which, in rare cases, can be very serious. -
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. -
Hospitals warned end-of-life care crisis threatening treatment (2025-12-29 14:24:27)
A rising number of patients in hospitals could affect the level of treatment carried out this winter, a group of regional NHS leaders have been told. -
Tackling the gender gap in CPR treatment (2025-12-29 07:12:44)
Research shows women are 27% less likely than men to receive CPR from bystanders. -
Christmas can be a nightmare for misophonia sufferers like me (2025-12-24 00:24:28)
Christmas is a difficult time if you suffer from a reduced tolerance to sounds, but there are ways to make it easier. -
Toddler finally home from hospital for Christmas (2025-12-23 06:08:34)
Bertie Melly was in hospital for 18 months after his premature birth in May 2024. -
Hospitals working to get patients home for Christmas after five-day doctor strike (2025-12-22 09:25:33)
Health experts have warned that the impact of the strike will be felt into the new year "and beyond". -
Weight-loss jabs: What happens when you stop? (2025-12-21 01:01:53)
You may have lost the weight you wanted to lose - but now you've stopped the jabs, how easy is it to keep it off? -
What's really going on with flu this winter? (2025-12-20 00:06:36)
We've been told we're facing an unprecedented superflu. Is it? -
Resident doctors in Scotland to go on strike for first time (2025-12-19 17:51:35)
Their union BMA Scotland has accused the government of reneging on a commitment to restore pay to 2008 levels. -
Has flu peaked? What the figures tell us (2025-12-18 16:23:10)
NHS remains on high alert over flu, health bosses say, but there are signs infections are levelling off. -
People fake weight to obtain 'skinny jabs', says GP (2025-12-18 08:26:04)
A doctor from Chelmsford calls for more checks to stop the drugs being sold inappropriately online. -
Caesarean sections overtake natural vaginal births for the first time (2025-12-17 15:35:14)
Experts say there is a complex picture behind why more babies are being delivered through surgery. -
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. -
Nicotine pouch rise driven by young men - study (2025-12-17 00:22:30)
Around 7.5% of 16 to 24-year-old-men are using the small sachets that fit under the top lip, research suggests. -
Children with cancer scammed out of millions fundraised for their treatment, BBC finds (2025-12-16 01:25:32)
Huge amounts appear to have been raised for seriously ill children who never received the money. -
Is it a cold, 'super flu' or Covid? How to tell the difference (2025-12-15 12:28:03)
How to identify whether you have cold, flu or Covid and how to look after yourself. -
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. -
Private flu vaccine stocks running low as cases rise (2025-12-11 15:03:07)
Those eligible for a vaccine can access jabs from the NHS, but experts say that people have turned to pharmacies for convenience. -
Flu wave hits England's busiest A&E - hundreds of patients are arriving a day (2025-12-11 00:01:00)
The BBC visits Leicester Royal Infirmary to witness first-hand how it's coping with an early surge in cases of winter bugs. -
Some schools disrupted amid rise in flu cases (2025-12-09 15:52:04)
Flu is on the rise, but ministers say schools should only close in extreme circumstances. -
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. -
What is the UK Covid inquiry and how does it work? (2025-12-03 10:02:05)
The inquiry into the government's handling of the pandemic has heard from politicians, civil servants, experts and bereaved families. -
What are the symptoms of prostate cancer and what should you check for? (2025-12-03 10:00:12)
One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. -
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. -
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 by illnesses such as the flu. -
Flu jabs offered in pub in vaccination drive (2025-12-01 06:28:38)
Regular pop-up vaccination clinics are available at The Bevy community pub in Brighton. -
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. -
Sugar tax extended to milk-based drinks: What you need to know (2025-11-25 14:33:18)
Milkshakes and lattes to be included in UK sugar tax scheme for the first time. -
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 -
'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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
'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. -
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". -
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.