BBC Health - Source Information
Source URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/health
Number of headlines in database: 64
Last update: 2026-03-15 08:21:05
Number of headlines in database: 64
Last update: 2026-03-15 08:21:05
BBC Health Headlines
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Sculpting jaws, giving scores: Inside the world of looksmaxxing (2026-03-15 00:01:21)
Growing numbers of young men are going to great lengths to achieve what they see as the perfect face. -
'Like a trap you can't escape': The women who regret being mothers (2026-03-14 02:33:11)
From mourning the life they no longer have to feeling never-ending pressure, women tell the BBC why they regret becoming mothers. -
'My hotel bill is £12,000': British holidaymakers stranded by Iran war (2026-03-13 10:56:07)
Flights are restricted due to the conflict leaving people stuck running up bills for rooms and food. -
AI toys for children misread emotions and respond inappropriately, researchers warn (2026-03-13 09:10:53)
In first study of its kind, Cambridge researchers found AI toys could misread some children's emotions. -
Woman with rare blood feels 'honoured' to donate (2026-03-13 06:22:13)
A woman whose blood is so rare that it is frozen for up to three decades feels "very special". -
Woman only found out she had terminal brain cancer after a suitcase fell on her head (2026-03-13 06:10:06)
Lauren Macpherson was travelling home from a festival in London when her life changed forever. -
Woman found out she had terminal brain cancer after suitcase fell on her head (2026-03-13 06:10:06)
Lauren Macpherson was travelling home from a festival in London when her life changed forever. -
'I missed my chemo and have a £12,000 hotel bill': British holidaymakers stranded by Iran war (2026-03-13 00:13:49)
Flights are restricted due to the conflict leaving people stuck running up bills for rooms and food. -
GPs tell BBC they've NEVER refused sick note for mental health (2026-03-12 17:15:40)
BBC News sent a questionnaire to more than 5,000 GPs in England. -
NHS tracker - are hospital waiting times improving near you? (2026-03-12 11:02:58)
Use our interactive tracker to see if treatment waits are getting better at your local hospital. -
The family donating kidneys to their siblings (2026-03-12 10:40:47)
"When people say to you, 'what have you done in your life?' I can say I've saved someone's life." -
Police probe breast cancer treatment allegations (2026-03-12 09:22:14)
The inquiry is being held over concerns of poor care at the County Durham and Darlington trust. -
Hundreds of GPs tell BBC they have never refused a fit note for mental health concerns (2026-03-12 09:21:42)
The number of fit notes issued has been rising, with more than 11.2m approved in England last year. -
Hundreds of GPs tell BBC they have never refused a sick note over mental health concerns (2026-03-12 00:01:53)
The number of fit notes issued has been rising, with more than 11.2m approved in England last year. -
Proton beam hope for asbestos cancer patients (2026-03-11 17:04:41)
Mesothelioma is an incurable cancer linked to asbestos, but a trial hopes to prolong patient lives. -
Endometriosis study aims for safer diagnosis (2026-03-11 16:18:24)
Researchers in Worcestershire are using electrodes as a non-invasive diagnosis tool. -
Alternative to HRT for menopausal hot flushes now on NHS (2026-03-11 12:54:56)
The non-hormonal daily pill could benefit 500,000 women for whom HRT is not suitable. -
Mother given wrong antibiotics died from sepsis (2026-03-11 06:11:12)
Bank cashier Aleisha Rochester died two weeks after undergoing a routine procedure to remove an abscess. -
'My daughter died in her sleep, with no warning' (2026-03-11 00:00:09)
Jo-Ann Burns says her daughter Nicola wasn't told about Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy. -
5 Live News Specials (2026-03-10 17:24:00)
That Time of the Month with Naga Munchetty, Dr Nighat Arif and Dr Christine Ekechi -
Dr Xand on the wellness benefits of knitting (2026-03-10 16:24:38)
Listen to What's Up Docs? on BBC Sounds. -
Maternity inquiry chair named in government U-turn (2026-03-10 13:04:50)
Donna Ockenden is appointed to lead the maternity services inquiry at Leeds hospitals. -
Are more people cutting off their parents? (2026-03-10 06:52:40)
Ben Cole Edwards, 30, built a career as a trauma coach after posting about being estranged from his mum. -
'I'm in constant pain' - woman harmed by vaginal mesh urges action on redress scheme (2026-03-10 00:00:12)
Susan McLarnon is travelling to Downing Street later to call for "urgent action" to be taken on redress for those harmed by pelvic mesh implants. -
'I'm in constant pain after vaginal mesh surgery' (2026-03-10 00:00:12)
Susan McLarnon is travelling to Downing Street later to call for "urgent action" to be taken on redress for those harmed by pelvic mesh implants. -
Sent 90 miles after giving birth while 'soaked in urine' (2026-03-09 00:40:31)
Four days after giving birth, Lizzy Berryman's psychosis forced her to be taken from York to Derby for specialist care. -
NHS England pauses new prescriptions of cross-sex hormones for under-18s (2026-03-09 00:39:36)
The health service said young people who already receive the drugs will continue to do so. -
'Women grow up with pain as a part of their lives' (2026-03-06 17:06:41)
A health campaigner says women's relationship to pain is shaped by the way they grow up with it as a part of their lives. -
Relying on drugs to stop obesity would be 'societal failure', says Chris Whitty (2026-03-06 15:00:32)
England's top doctor says the drugs should be for a minority and more effort is needed to prevent obesity in the first place. -
It took 10 years to get surgery for my endometriosis (2026-03-06 11:12:48)
Ami Clarke shares her experience of living with endometriosis. -
Charity hopes new HQ can bring people together (2026-03-06 06:12:24)
Health Connections is to renovate six floors of its new base as spaces for people to come together. -
'I'm still haunted that he died alone': The last voices of the Covid inquiry (2026-03-06 04:52:33)
Bereaved families have the final say as the Covid inquiry completes three years of public hearings. -
Covid inquiry chair defends £200m cost and four-year process on final day (2026-03-05 17:04:55)
Baroness Heather Hallett said completing the hearings in under four years was an achievement but critics have questioned its cost. -
Dentists return £900m for not seeing NHS patients (2026-03-05 08:12:08)
Sum represents £1 out of every £7 they have been given by NHS as dentists opt to chase private work. -
'My son can now enjoy life': Children with severe form of epilepsy helped by new drug (2026-03-04 22:06:19)
Families say the groundbreaking medicine is transforming the lives of children with Dravet syndrome. -
Pregnant women's brains shed grey matter to prime them for motherhood, study suggests (2026-03-04 07:05:45)
It is time to move beyond the “baby brain” cliche, say scientists who scanned dozens of women’s brains. -
What is the UK Covid inquiry and how does it work? (2026-03-03 13:32:48)
The inquiry into the government's handling of the pandemic has published two reports with eight more to follow. -
Inside Health (2026-03-03 10:00:00)
James investigates penis fillers, where hyaluronic acid is injected to increase girth. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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". -
'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. -
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. -
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? -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Furlough not perfect but prevented mass unemployment, Sunak says (2025-12-15 17:06:00)
The former PM, who was chancellor during the crisis, says there was no "playbook" of how to respond to the pandemic. -
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. -
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. -
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.