BBC Health - Source Information
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Number of headlines in database: 68
Last update: 2026-06-03 12:21:03
Number of headlines in database: 68
Last update: 2026-06-03 12:21:03
BBC Health Headlines
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Could lifting weights actually help you live longer? (2026-06-02 23:44:13)
Regular weight training can significantly reduce the risk of early death, research suggests. -
More black men to benefit from prostate cancer screening trial (2026-06-02 14:52:06)
Experts are trying to find the best way to screen for prostate cancer, since blood tests alone are not accurate enough for most men. -
Genital herpes rising in England, despite overall drop in STIs (2026-06-02 11:27:23)
STIs are particularly common among young people, with health experts saying testing for them is vital. -
'I've requested a full hysterectomy' (2026-06-01 17:40:19)
Emma Barnett shares her life-long struggle with endometriosis – a disease affecting one in ten women of reproductive age, which causes excruciating, often debilitating, pain. -
Three Ebola vaccines in development amid growing outbreak fears (2026-06-01 14:30:39)
IAVI, Moderna and the University of Oxford are all working on new vaccines. -
'Why I'm showing my hernia online' (2026-06-01 13:33:52)
Amy Bamford turned to social media to seek advice about her hernia. -
Emma Barnett: We can't ignore this disease that leaves one in 10 women like me in agony (2026-06-01 05:00:08)
Women tell the BBC presenter how endometriosis affects their lives, as she challenges ministers to take action. -
'Don't be too kind': Stories from the maternity unit where mums were failed (2026-06-01 05:00:04)
BBC Panorama has seen documents and spoken to former midwives from Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. -
'Don't be too kind': Maternity staff used offensive terms to refer to patients (2026-06-01 05:00:04)
BBC Panorama has seen documents and spoken to former midwives from Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. -
'Don't be too kind': Maternity staff used offensive terms to refer to pregnant women (2026-06-01 05:00:04)
BBC Panorama has seen documents and spoken to former midwives from Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. -
Daily pill doubles survival time for pancreatic cancer patients (2026-06-01 02:50:00)
The drug, daraxonrasib, has been hailed as a breakthrough in managing the deadliest of all the major cancers. -
Checks reveal young women with deadly 'silent' heart risk (2026-05-31 23:21:41)
Sudden cardiac death can happen without warning, and it's not just a problem for sporty young men, say experts. -
Why renaming my health condition could help other women (2026-05-31 06:13:43)
Rochelle Lewis is among more than 170 million woman globally to be diagnosed with PCOS. -
Millions of breast cancer patients could safely avoid chemotherapy, study suggests (2026-05-30 08:46:26)
A new DNA test could help screen whether patients require the treatment or not, according to a new international trial. -
Trump in excellent health after annual checkup, his doctor says (2026-05-30 08:44:23)
The White House releases the results of the US president's latest medical examination, which states he is "fully fit" to carry out his duties. -
Trump in 'excellent health' but should lose weight and exercise more, his doctor says (2026-05-30 08:44:23)
The White House releases the results of the US president's latest medical examination, which states he is "fully fit" to carry out his duties. -
Trump in excellent health after annual checkup, doctor says (2026-05-30 08:20:28)
The White House releases the results of the US president's latest medical examination, which states he is "fully fit" to carry out his duties. -
Abolishing patient watchdog leaves NHS 'marking own homework', councils warn (2026-05-30 00:08:23)
The plans are part of a government bill to modernise the NHS in England, which is currently going through parliament. -
Gethin trains to be Dr Oscar's guide runner (2026-05-29 15:25:06)
Gethin Jones trains to be Dr Oscar's guide runner -
'I forgot what it feels like to be outside' – First rooftop intensive care ward opens (2026-05-29 00:00:10)
The outdoor ward, at King's College Hospital in London, will monitor how much it boosts the recovery of seriously ill patients. -
'I forgot what it feels like to be outside' - First rooftop intensive care ward opens (2026-05-29 00:00:10)
The outdoor ward, at King's College Hospital in London, will monitor how much it boosts the recovery of seriously ill patients. -
'I forgot what it's like to be outside': Intensive care ward opens on rooftop (2026-05-29 00:00:10)
The outdoor ward, at King's College Hospital in London, will monitor how much it boosts the recovery of seriously ill patients. -
What are the symptoms of prostate cancer and what should you check for? (2026-05-28 14:26:32)
One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. -
What in the World (2026-05-28 13:30:00)
Doctors are warning that some cancers are becoming more common in people in their 20s -
Can a rooftop garden help very ill patients heal faster? (2026-05-28 13:16:23)
Still in her hospital bed, connected to feeding tubes and life support, Hollie is the first patient to try out the new intensive care rooftop ward at King's College Hospital in south London. -
Prostate cancer screening only for "a few thousand" high risk men (2026-05-28 11:00:15)
Only men with a dangerous genetic variant and a family history of cancer should be offered screening, say UK advisors. -
Prostate cancer screening only for 'a few thousand' high risk men (2026-05-28 11:00:15)
Only men with a dangerous genetic variant and a family history of cancer should be offered screening, say UK advisors. -
Prostate cancer screening: What you need to know (2026-05-28 11:00:06)
Everything you need to know about the decision on who should be screened for prostate cancer. -
Why the gut is known as the second brain (2026-05-28 09:33:05)
Your gut doesn't just respond to your brain - it helps shape your emotions. Professor of Biomolecular Medicine Jon Swann explains why. -
'It's not a nice world to bring children into': Births fall to the lowest level in 50 years (2026-05-27 16:45:27)
Live births in England and Wales are at their lowest since 1977, while the age of first-time mothers has also risen. -
Resident doctors in England to strike for 16th time over pay (2026-05-27 15:16:45)
British Medical Association resident doctor members in England announce new strike for four days from 15 June. -
Why are resident doctors striking and how much are they paid? (2026-05-27 14:57:29)
In June, resident doctors in England will walk out for the 16th time in a long-running dispute over pay. -
Resident doctors to strike for 16th time over pay (2026-05-27 14:16:39)
British Medical Association resident doctor members in England announce new strike for four days from 15 June. -
'When I was 14 I thought I was dying' (2026-05-27 13:43:23)
BBC Radio Sheffield presenter Ellie Colton's symptoms of endometriosis started when she was a young teenager. But she wasn't diagnosed until she was 24. -
Endometriosis: 'I thought I was dying' (2026-05-27 08:43:19)
The BBC's Ellie Colton shares her experience of living with endometriosis - and meets a scientist hoping to cut the length of time it takes to be diagnosed with a simple new test. -
Hundreds of children die within months as measles cases soar in Bangladesh (2026-05-27 01:34:42)
The country has recorded more than 60,000 suspected cases of measles in just over two months. -
'My daughter went into hospital to get better - now she's dead' (2026-05-26 21:21:21)
Mental health patients say nobody listened to their concerns about a north-east England trust. -
'We knew somebody would die': Teenage patients 'ignored' before fatal NHS trust failures (2026-05-26 21:18:44)
Mental health patients say nobody listened to their concerns about a north-east England trust. -
What are UV levels and how can you protect yourself? (2026-05-26 10:17:03)
Some UV exposure is essential for our wellbeing, but too much is damaging and can cause skin cancer. -
PCOS name change 'more representative of condition' (2026-05-26 05:27:03)
Health experts in Jersey say the change helps people realise it is not an ovaries-only condition. -
What to do if you think someone has heat exhaustion or heatstroke (2026-05-25 07:53:58)
Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather. -
Excessive social media 'negatively impacts wellbeing' (2026-05-23 06:27:17)
The World Happiness Reports finds the more time spent on social media the greater loss of wellbeing. -
Ebola risk raised to 'very high' in DR Congo (2026-05-22 16:23:08)
The head of the UN health agency says the risk in the wider region is "high", but it remains "low" at the global level. -
UK scientists developing Ebola vaccine that could be ready for trials in months (2026-05-22 15:03:51)
The rare species of Ebola involved - known as Bundibugyo - kills around a third of those infected and has no proven vaccine yet. -
The tragedy of the 'invisible killer' of the young (2026-05-22 05:05:56)
Bereaved families are calling for a national cardiac screening programme for over-14s -
Riskiest skin cancer cases hit UK record high (2026-05-21 23:15:18)
The number of melanoma skin cancer cases has risen above 20,000 a year for the first time in the UK. -
Toilets and changing rooms must be used on basis of biological sex, guidance confirms (2026-05-21 18:30:20)
The guidance was published on Thursday following the landmark Supreme Court ruling last year. -
Gonorrhoea and syphilis hit record levels in Europe (2026-05-21 12:19:15)
STIs have surged thanks to record cases and gaps in testing and prevention, a health agency reports. -
Why illegal children's homes are being paid up to £2m per child by councils (2026-05-20 23:10:10)
A ban was meant to bring an end to the practice - but councils continue to fund illegal placements. -
What does hot weather do to the body? (2026-05-20 09:13:34)
Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm. -
'Adenomyosis may be invisible, its impact is not' (2026-05-20 05:10:39)
One in 10 women live with adenomyosis yet sufferers say their pain is often dismissed. -
Ebola outbreak may be spreading faster than first thought, WHO doctor warns (2026-05-19 19:32:22)
Hundreds of cases are suspected in central Africa but experts fear the actual number may be much higher. -
Potential new treatment for pre-eclampsia (2026-05-19 15:07:19)
Pre-eclampsia causes more than 70,000 maternal deaths every year worldwide -
I tried the UK's 'saltiest' sandwich - here's what I learned (2026-05-15 23:56:15)
Health correspondent James Gallagher absorbs more than the recommended daily limit in just one meal to find out how salt affects our bodies. -
Who is James Murray, the new health secretary replacing Wes Streeting? (2026-05-15 13:55:54)
What are the most pressing priorities for the new minister in charge of health? -
Mums' choir leader 'baffled' by park fee structure (2026-05-06 05:24:27)
A postnatal choir leader says professional dog walkers pay less to use the city's parks. -
Calls for Reformer Pilates regulation amid boom (2026-05-04 06:15:44)
Reformer Pilates businesses in the UK rose nearly ten-fold between 2024 and 2025. -
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. -
Rollout of Covid vaccines extraordinary feat - inquiry report (2026-04-16 14:39:07)
Covid vaccines saved hundreds of thousands of lives, but a small minority harmed need better support, says report. -
Vaccines a huge success, but public trust must be earned - key findings from Covid report (2026-04-16 13:02:12)
Immunisation saved hundreds of thousands of UK lives, but vaccine hesitancy remains an issue. -
What is the UK Covid inquiry and how does it work? (2026-04-16 11:20:11)
The fourth report from the inquiry into the pandemic said the vaccine roll-out was an "extraordinary feat". -
Wellbeing garden opens to combat isolation (2026-04-16 05:07:31)
The outdoor area at Yarm Wellness will officially open to the public on Saturday. -
Doctors' strikes can have surprising benefits - but are they sustainable? (2026-04-13 23:06:45)
Some hospital trusts tell the BBC previous action has seen shorter waits, faster decisions and calmer corridors. -
'Doctors strikes' and 'paw prints in space' (2026-04-12 06:12:09)
A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England. -
'Month of worry' over doctor strike surgery delay (2026-04-08 12:32:52)
The strike further delays Tom Lawson's gastric bypass surgery after a more than three-year wait. -
Hospitals coping well with doctors' strike so far - NHS boss (2026-04-08 10:56:27)
Resident doctors in England – the new name for junior doctors – are taking part in their 15th walkout in a long-running pay dispute. -
Inside Health (2026-03-31 09:00:00)
James Gallagher finds out how a hot flush feels - and delves into a new treatment. -
Stay at home advice questioned and rules too tough - key findings from Covid report (2026-03-19 15:00:23)
An NHS close to collapse, patients failed and NHS staff put at risk - what you need to know.