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Number of headlines in database: 64
Last update: 2026-09-01 18:21:04
Number of headlines in database: 64
Last update: 2026-09-01 18:21:04
BBC Health Headlines
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Flu vaccine rollout begins as NHS regroups from 'busiest summer' (2026-09-01 08:55:27)
This year's jab has a few tweaks, including changes to better combat last year's Super-K strain. -
Baby Tommy's our 'light', says grieving family of newborn whose mum died in childbirth (2026-09-01 08:42:10)
Chelsea McGillivray, from Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire, fell into cardiac arrest during labour after what was believed to be a textbook pregnancy. -
People Fixing The World (2026-09-01 07:30:00)
What can be done to prevent, detect and treat the silent killer, sepsis? -
I'm on a mission to convince people to work less (2026-09-01 05:31:25)
Jo Hooper spent her 20s chasing career success, but had two work-related breakdowns before she was 31. -
'I'm on a mission to convince people to work less' (2026-09-01 05:31:25)
Jo Hooper spent her 20s chasing career success, but had two work-related breakdowns before she was 31. -
New super flu vaccine rollout begins as NHS regroups from 'busiest summer' (2026-08-31 23:46:48)
This year's jab has a few tweaks, including changes to better combat the Super-K strain. -
'Baby Tommy's here, Chelsea's not': First-time mum dies in childbirth (2026-08-31 21:51:13)
Chelsea McGillivray, from Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire, fell into cardiac arrest during labour after what was believed to be a textbook pregnancy. -
New home means 'big ambitions' for wood enterprise (2026-08-31 06:11:34)
Wolverhampton Wood Recycling's bigger premises will bring more volunteers together, its founders say. -
What are the symptoms of Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder? (2026-08-28 10:23:21)
The disorder may affect hundreds of thousands of people in the UK, but many face significant delays in getting a diagnosis. -
NHS bosses warn of chaos in ADHD and autism care (2026-08-28 01:23:09)
Costs are spiralling out of control as unregulated private providers capitalise on demand, say managers. -
Hypermobility - the little-known 'bendy disease' that causes pain and fatigue (2026-08-27 23:13:52)
The disorder may affect hundreds of thousands in the UK, but many face delays in getting a diagnosis. -
Does salmonella come from salmon? (2026-08-27 18:37:00)
More people have become ill in an outbreak of salmonella food poising. -
'Take care of yourself now' (2026-08-27 16:17:08)
Grammy award-winning soprano Angel Bluehow discusses how a recent health diagnosis has affected her. -
UK salmonella cases nearing 500 as egg investigations continue (2026-08-27 11:00:35)
Close to 500 people have become ill with salmonella linked to imported eggs, say UK authorities who are investigating more clusters. -
Vaping best way to quit smoking, new study finds (2026-08-27 10:00:33)
A team looked at 80 major trials involving nearly 30,000 people and found that nicotine vapes were more effective than traditional aids, increasing the success rate by about 60 percent. -
Off to Reading or Leeds? Here's your guide to festival make-up (without the toxins) (2026-08-27 07:09:54)
Neon is on trend, but some make-up products pose a serious risk to your health. Here's what to check for, and how to dazzle. -
PMOS clinics 'good start, but more can be done' (2026-08-27 05:26:15)
Jersey's government launches a three-month trial clinic to help women with the ovarian syndrome. -
Treatment involving patient's family cuts mental health hospital admissions, study finds (2026-08-26 23:07:51)
The approach focuses on the patient priorities, seeing the same clinicians, and involving people close to them. -
World's first patient to undergo live AI-assisted brain surgery has tumour removed (2026-08-26 23:07:22)
Without brain surgery guided by live AI assistance, Rhys Hibbert could have lost his sight to a tumour. -
HPV home-testing kits now available in England (2026-08-26 10:46:26)
Over the next year, nearly four million will receive invites on the NHS App or via text message, email or letter to order a free kit to use at home. -
Man completes half marathon after two heart attacks (2026-08-26 08:23:50)
Peter Franklin was fighting for his life in hospital after suffering a heart attack 24 hours after arriving in the Caribbean for his honeymoon -
Mum's perforated bowel ordeal after scan error (2026-08-26 05:24:51)
Mum developed sepsis after scan error and now calls for better postnatal care for women. -
Heavy periods study to create world's largest biobank (2026-08-26 05:12:32)
It will the create world's largest menstrual fluid biobank to improve treatment of heavy periods. -
NHS failing child sex abuse victims in adulthood, say psychiatrists (2026-08-26 04:07:48)
There have been decades of mistreatment and mismanagement of those who seek help later in life, say experts in a new, damning report. -
NHS failing child sexual abuse victims in adulthood, say psychiatrists (2026-08-26 04:07:48)
There have been decades of mistreatment and mismanagement of those who seek help later in life, say experts in a new, damning report. -
Nicotine vapes best chance to quit smoking, major review finds (2026-08-25 23:40:38)
They work better than patches, gum or pills, the most up-to-date evidence suggests. -
How to spot a liar (2026-08-25 16:32:52)
Doctors and identical twins Chris and Xand van Tulleken explore the ideas shaping our health and wellbeing. -
Home-testing kits now available for women in England who have missed cervical screening (2026-08-24 23:27:50)
Nearly 4 million women in England can order a self-testing kits to check for high-risk HPV. -
HPV home-testing kits available for women in England who have missed cervical screening (2026-08-24 23:27:50)
Nearly four million women in England can order a self-testing kits to check for high-risk HPV. -
Is school to blame for mum's asbestos death? (2026-08-24 21:28:24)
Caroline Bryan died three months after being diagnosed of an incurable cancer linked to asbestos. -
Why is it so hard to find an NHS dentist? Find out how many have closed where you live (2026-08-23 23:10:18)
Nearly 600 practices in England have withdrawn from NHS dentistry over the last 10 years, as the service heads towards a two-tier system. -
The 'hidden gem' offering a place to grow, connect and heal (2026-08-22 06:22:29)
Annadale Community Garden Group is one of four groups or individuals in the running for this year's Make a Difference Awards NI. -
Wellness habits you can start now - at no (or little) cost (2026-08-21 00:23:55)
Living a healthy life doesn't have to just be about pricey studio classes and luxury retreats. -
Vaccine breakthrough stops cancer returning in trial (2026-08-20 08:10:33)
A new jab extended the length of time patients were cancer free, but it is unclear for how long. -
'I can't do the things my friends do': Life as a teenage carer (2026-08-20 00:49:25)
Young carers face huge disadvantages growing up - one teenager explains what life is like. -
Weekly type 2 diabetes jab could replace daily injections (2026-08-20 00:39:40)
Hundreds of thousands of people with type 2 diabetes could get access to a new weekly insulin jab to replace daily injections. -
Salmonella outbreak: What we know so far (2026-08-19 16:43:56)
Hundreds have fallen ill with salmonella infections in an outbreak linked to imported eggs. -
Scientists 'stunned' by children's lung recovery in ultra low emission zone (2026-08-18 23:53:24)
Children's lung capacity caught up with their peers in less polluted areas once a clean air zone came in, a study shows. -
One dead and hundreds ill in UK salmonella outbreak (2026-08-18 15:52:12)
Most of the cases were in England in recent weeks, linked to eating imported eggs, experts believe. -
IVF staff accused of misleading UK parents about sperm and egg donors in northern Cyprus (2026-08-18 08:07:37)
Multiple children are feared to have been conceived using sperm and egg donors which were not the ones selected by the parents. -
What's driving men to get penis fillers, despite the risks? (2026-08-15 23:42:33)
Men who have had the procedure can expect 10-20% more girth for the next six to nine months - but it can go wrong. -
Inside Health (2026-08-11 09:00:00)
Plus, how much do people really change their habits for a free coffee? -
I went for a full body MOT and the results came as a shock (2026-08-08 00:49:48)
The private body scan industry is booming, but is it doing more harm than good? -
Obesity rates have doubled in England since 1993 - what's going on? (2026-08-07 18:38:46)
Around seven million more adults are living with obesity than would have been if obesity rates had stayed the same as 1993. -
National Trust expands park by 32 hectares (2026-08-05 05:08:28)
Former agricultural land is turned into a public park in Plymouth, the National Trust says. -
'It can be isolating' - how does heat impact anxiety? (2026-08-05 05:04:28)
Southampton woman Lauren has health anxiety that gets worse during the hot weather. -
Charity using art to help rehabilitate inmates (2026-08-04 15:05:41)
Inmates say it is "rewarding" to create artwork and sell it online with the help of a charity. -
There's a reason child vaccination rates are falling - and it's not social media (2026-08-03 23:10:05)
As child immunisation rates fall across the UK, one clinic in west Yorkshire is taking aggressive steps to boost immunisations -
Starting uni? What to know about the free NHS meningitis B jab in England (2026-08-03 01:00:09)
It follows the UK's largest and fastest growing meningitis B outbreak to date in Kent earlier this year. -
What are the 'luteal uglies'? And how they're affecting women (2026-08-03 00:57:22)
More women than ever are talking about the luteal phase on social media, but how does it actually affect you? -
What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread? (2026-07-16 13:27:27)
Some people can carry bacteria in their nose or throat without getting sick, but can spread it to others. -
Covid inquiry PPE report - key findings (2026-07-14 12:45:44)
What went wrong with the government's planning and buying of vital items like gloves and gowns that cost taxpayers billions of pounds. -
UK wasted £10bn on PPE that left NHS staff poorly protected, Covid inquiry finds (2026-07-14 12:12:53)
Healthcare staff were unable to properly protect themselves, or those in their care, from dangerous infections, says the latest inquiry report. -
UK begins trials of Ebola vaccine developed in just eight weeks (2026-07-13 08:00:16)
The UK medicines regulator has given approval for an experimental vaccine to be tested on healthy adults. -
More protein or less? The foods to get you through a heatwave (2026-07-08 09:05:56)
When turning on the oven is a no-no and you're bored of salads, these foods (and drinks) will help to beat the heat. -
Doctors vote to take strike action in row over pay (2026-07-03 10:08:16)
The British Medical Association is in dispute with Manx Care over "pay erosion since 2008". -
Resident doctors take strike action over pay (2026-06-29 10:45:58)
The BMA said there will "undoubtedly be cancellation of operations, outpatient appointments and elective care" but "patient safety will still be prioritised". -
Consultants and specialist doctors take strike action over pay (2026-06-25 18:26:34)
Full emergency cover remained in place and patients were told to attend all scheduled appointments unless advised otherwise. -
What does hot weather do to the body? (2026-06-22 13:48:18)
Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm. -
What are UV levels and how can you protect yourself? (2026-06-22 13:43:26)
Some UV exposure is essential for our wellbeing, but too much is damaging and can cause skin cancer. -
A&E to remain open as doctors' strike called off (2026-06-14 14:15:17)
Resident doctor strikes are now on pause while they consider a new pay offer form the government. -
Resident doctors cancel strike after new offer from government (2026-06-13 20:46:11)
The walkout had been due to start at 07:00 BST on Monday and last until Friday. -
'World-first' vaccine designed by artificial intelligence (2026-06-04 23:29:06)
Cambridge scientists say they have, for the first time, tested a vaccine designed by AI. -
Bird flu vaccine trial against potential pandemic strain begins (2026-04-21 23:00:08)
The jab targets the H5N1 flu strain which has caused devastating infections in bird populations worldwide, but has yet to spread between humans.