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Number of headlines in database: 90
Last update: 2025-05-09 12:21:03
Number of headlines in database: 90
Last update: 2025-05-09 12:21:03
BBC Health Headlines
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Kyran Thrax's top tips for wellbeing (2025-05-09 08:00:07)
Kyran Thrax shares four top tips for living well. -
NHS plans 'unthinkable' cuts to balance books (2025-05-08 23:20:21)
Diabetes care, rehab centres, end-of-life services and talking therapies at risk in England. -
More blood victims will die without compensation - minister (2025-05-07 17:15:02)
Extra sessions of the public inquiry into what's been called the worst treatment disaster in NHS history are taking place. -
Jamie Laing: How I got through my ultramarathon (2025-05-07 15:16:33)
Radio 1's Jamie Laing shares his thoughts on life after his 150 mile endurance challenge. -
Jamie Laing's everyday tips for wellbeing (2025-05-07 15:14:49)
Jamie shares some tips on what has helped him manage his mental wellbeing. -
The importance of community for mental wellbeing (2025-05-07 11:52:45)
Musician and presenter Niall Breslin explains how opening up to his community helped his mental wellbeing. -
The healing power of music (2025-05-07 11:46:25)
Niall Breslin explains how his connection to music has always been a source of therapy for him. -
Big baby trial gives pregnant women more choice (2025-05-07 08:10:31)
Doctors say women should be confident it's safe to be induced from 38 weeks, if expecting a large baby. -
What is the infected blood scandal? (2025-05-07 07:22:50)
Thousands were infected with HIV and hepatitis C in the worst treatment disaster in NHS history. -
Teen unable to eat due to rare digestive condition (2025-05-07 05:47:46)
Finley receives weekly injections into his heart as his digestive system cannot tolerate lipids. -
'Doctors told my mum poison symptoms were anxiety' (2025-05-07 05:19:48)
Ellena Baxter says watching her mother's health deteriorate was devastating. -
'The NHS at its worst', ex-ombudsman tells inquiry (2025-05-06 17:00:40)
Sir Rob Behrens says it was a "disgrace" how mental health services failed two vulnerable men. -
Swinney vows action on GP appointment 'lottery' (2025-05-06 15:47:03)
Scotland's first minister says the NHS will be at the heart of his government's plans for the coming year. -
Plan to modernise 1,000 GP practice buildings (2025-05-06 08:15:55)
The Department of Health and Social Care said it is the biggest public investment in facilities in England in five years. -
Swinney pledges to tackle GP appointment 'lottery' (2025-05-06 05:12:57)
Scotland's first minister says the NHS will be at the heart of his government's plans for the coming year. -
More than 1,000 GPs to get share of £102m to expand surgeries (2025-05-06 03:45:44)
The Department of Health and Social Care said it is the biggest public investment in facilities in five years. -
More than 1,000 GP surgeries to get share of £102m to modernise (2025-05-06 03:45:44)
The Department of Health and Social Care said it is the biggest public investment in facilities in England in five years. -
Doing nothing on social care 'untenable', MPs warn (2025-05-05 03:05:36)
The report says failure to fix England's social care system carries an unknown human and financial cost. -
Teen mental health: When to seek help and what parents can do (2025-05-03 23:46:49)
Mental health problems are increasing in young people. How can their families support them? And when should professional help be sought? -
Assisted deaths could be more than 4,000 in 10th year after law change (2025-05-03 07:56:36)
Estimate included in official review of costs and impact of passing assisted dying law in England and Wales. -
Are there more autistic people now? (2025-05-03 01:19:44)
Why is the number of autism diagnoses changing? And what does it mean for autistic people? -
Assisted deaths could top 4,000 a year within decade (2025-05-02 17:30:13)
Estimate included in official review of costs and impact of passing assisted dying law in England and Wales. -
Assisted deaths could top 4,000 in 10th year after law change (2025-05-02 17:30:13)
Estimate included in official review of costs and impact of passing assisted dying law in England and Wales. -
New mum says maternity treatment was 'traumatic' (2025-05-02 05:30:22)
More than 700 people sign a petition to put a Teesside hospital trust into special measures. -
Streeting accused of 'betrayal' over maternity funding plan (2025-05-01 23:14:12)
Campaigners say the move will “rip the heart out of any moves to improve maternity safety”. -
Second daily endometriosis pill approved for NHS (2025-05-01 15:32:51)
Linzagolix will only be available for patients whose previous medical or surgical treatments have been unsuccessful. -
'Appalling' inquest delays hurt families - inquiry (2025-05-01 12:01:04)
The Lampard Inquiry is examining the deaths of more than 2,000 mental health patients in Essex. -
'I lost my kidney to a silent assassin' (2025-05-01 09:43:37)
Stacey, from Leeds, underwent robotic surgery after one of her kidneys failed due to the condition. -
Community comes together for well-being day (2025-05-01 08:19:05)
The event includes family activities aimed at promoting creativity and well-being. -
Minister 'starts to take women's health seriously' (2025-05-01 05:33:23)
Jersey Health Minister Tom Binet defended his record on women's health at a meeting. -
NHS trust admits failures led to teenager's death (2025-04-30 05:21:49)
Staff were tasked with giving one-to-one care to Elise Sebastian, an inquest hears. -
Woman 'keeled over in agony' from endometriosis (2025-04-24 05:19:28)
Bekki Thomas is calling for more research into the condition. -
Premenstrual disorder hits relationships - study (2025-04-24 05:10:14)
PMDD sufferers expressed a lower sense of intimacy, researchers at Durham University say. -
'My peanut allergy nearly killed me - now I eat them every day for breakfast' (2025-04-23 23:03:24)
Just a few years ago, Chris Brookes-Smith could have died from eating peanuts - but taking part in a clinical trial has changed his life. -
'Why I want an IVF baby to screen out gene that made me go blind' (2025-04-20 00:04:43)
Blind influencer Lucy Edwards on choosing IVF which will screen out the gene that made her who she is. -
Plan for GPs to keep millions out of hospital (2025-04-17 09:48:37)
GPs will work more closely with specialists to support patients closer to home, the government says. -
Doctors in two end-of-life cases can be named (2025-04-16 13:22:54)
Those involved in caring for Isaiah Haastrup and Zainab Abbasi can be named, the Supreme Court rules. -
WHO agrees legally binding pandemic treaty (2025-04-16 12:40:46)
The agreement is designed to ensure more cooperation between nations in the event of another pandemic. -
North Scotland among highest rates of Huntington's (2025-04-16 07:59:26)
The statistics are five times higher than the world figure, a University of Aberdeen study says. -
Disposable vape use falling in UK ahead of ban (2025-04-16 06:23:05)
The number of people vaping in the UK has stalled, while disposable vape usage has fallen, a study suggests. -
Inside Health (2025-04-15 09:00:00)
James explores the science of a sweet tooth and then gets tips on how to brush like a pro. -
What goes on inside toddlers' brains? (2025-04-10 23:13:02)
A unique study is tracking the development of hundreds of babies whose parents have also been studied since birth. -
'My long Covid turned out to be terminal cancer' (2025-04-07 10:39:19)
Olivia Knowles noticed something "wasn't quite correct" while competing in an ironman competition. -
Wellbeing strategy aims to increase life expectancy (2025-04-06 12:20:04)
A public consultation on the project by Epsom and Ewell Borough Council will run until 16 May. -
Why men are so unhealthy - and what can be done (2025-04-06 00:40:30)
Men are more likely to die prematurely than women - and worse at seeking care when they need it. -
Woman contacted by stranger on DNA site - and the truth about her birth unravelled (2025-04-05 00:20:36)
An NHS trust has paid compensation after a woman, now in her 70s, discovered she had been swapped at birth. -
'I could live 30 years but plan to die': How assisted dying law is dividing Canadians (2025-04-04 01:24:38)
BBC News reports on assisted dying in Canada, where some say it's now easier to choose to die than get support to live -
California man invites BBC to witness his death as MPs debate assisted dying (2025-04-03 21:10:48)
Wayne Hawkins believes terminally ill people should be able to die when they choose, but others in the state disagree. -
Are my braids doing more harm than good? (2025-03-30 00:03:42)
Research suggests the synthetic hair used for braiding could be bad for you - but will that stop women using it? -
'I fear I'll be dead before I get justice for my son' (2025-03-29 09:56:44)
Tony Summers' son Paul was diagnosed with HIV and Hepatitis C and died in 2008 aged 44. -
Doctor 'betrayed' over son's death at her hospital (2025-03-27 17:31:46)
Deborah Burns says she is unable to return to work at the hospital after the death of her son, William Hewes. -
Fake £4m Xanax drug gang boss jailed (2025-03-27 16:35:28)
The gang, managed from Thailand, produced 11 million pills in the West Midlands to be sold online. -
Baby slings unsafe for hands-free feeding, charities warn (2025-03-26 16:12:49)
Parenting charities, including the NCT, have updated their advice saying slings and carriers are unsafe for feeding. -
What is assisted dying and how could the law change? (2025-03-26 10:17:24)
MPs backed a proposal to let terminally ill people in England and Wales choose to end their life. -
Baby deaths trust claimed £2m 'good care' payments (2025-03-26 06:19:57)
An NHS trust criticised over a baby's death claimed money for providing good care, the BBC can reveal. -
GPs and sports centre join forces (2025-03-26 06:01:57)
A group of GP practices join up with a sports centre operator to open a new healthcare service. -
Hancock criticises 'wholly naive' Covid inquiry (2025-03-19 17:14:53)
The former health secretary was giving evidence about medical equipment deals during the pandemic. -
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 -
Mone accuses Covid inquiry of 'cover-up' (2025-03-13 19:10:36)
She says husband Doug Barrowman and her are targets of a "politically motivated witch hunt". -
Michael Gove denies trying to circumvent Dyson ventilator checks (2025-03-11 12:29:20)
Former cabinet minister says it would be ludicrous to suggest he tried to shortcut safety checks in the pandemic. -
Charity's wellness sessions take to the road (2025-03-09 13:26:58)
The iCan organisation's van is offering support to "hard-to-reach" people in parts of Cumbria. -
Doctors back total ban on smacking children in England (2025-03-06 11:15:51)
Smacking is legal in some cases in England and Northern Ireland, but is banned in Scotland and Wales. -
Michelle Mone-linked PPE firm evidence to be heard in private (2025-02-26 00:00:16)
Covid inquiry says hearings into the firm, led by Michelle Mone's husband, must be held in closed session. -
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. -
How does the Covid inquiry work? (2025-01-16 09:58:17)
The inquiry has heard from politicians, civil servants, public health experts and bereaved families. -
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. -
How are the vaping rules changing? (2024-11-05 17:06:32)
Marketing rules will be stricter, nicotine vapes will be taxed and disposable vapes will be banned. -
Warning tax rises could force care homes to close (2024-10-31 13:50:35)
Social care providers say the sector is in "unprecedented danger" without more funding. -
How close were hospitals to collapse in Covid? (2024-10-28 00:06:04)
The Covid inquiry restarts its live hearings this week, after senior staff in the NHS revealed just how close some hospitals were to collapse -
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. -
Covid inquiry told of trust do-not-resuscitate rule (2024-10-10 16:54:11)
Patients' families were “horrified but not surprised” when told the blanket policy had been in place. -
We were not treated as parents, Covid inquiry told (2024-10-07 14:11:38)
Mum of premature twins says rigid restrictions on birthing wards during Covid were traumatic. -
Covid ambulance crews faced 'crucial PPE delays' (2024-10-01 14:39:04)
Crews say they faced crucial delays trying to save dying patients because of the time it took to put on equipment. -
Covid was like a daily terror attack, doctor tells inquiry (2024-09-26 14:06:37)
Covid inquiry hears harrowing testimony from ex-adviser in emergency preparedness at NHS England. -
Covid inquiry rejects clinicians’ anonymity plea (2024-09-26 00:11:07)
The UK Health Security Agency argued naming the junior officials could put them at risk of abuse. -
High-grade masks evidence weak, Covid inquiry told (2024-09-19 11:39:28)
UKHSA's Prof Susan Hopkins said respirator masks may have worked no better than thin surgical masks. -
Nurses bore the brunt of Covid, ex-chief nurse says (2024-09-17 15:58:13)
Dame Ruth May tells the Covid inquiry nurses struggled with low staffing levels and difficulties accessing protective equipment. -
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. -
Why we might never know the truth about ultra-processed foods (2024-07-27 23:33:23)
Experts can’t agree how exactly they affect us and it’s not clear that science will give us an answer. -
Are weight-loss injections the answer to obesity? (2023-03-19 00:52:45)
The appeal is clear - but should we be turning to appetite-suppressing injections?