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'I've requested a full hysterectomy'

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:40:19 GMT

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.

Breakthrough ovarian cancer drug offers patients more time and better quality of life

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:34:59 GMT

Women taking the drug, which is kinder on the body, tell the BBC it has given them their lives back.

Cosmeticorexia: How girls are falling down a skincare rabbit hole

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 23:06:33 GMT

Fuelled by social media, the market for children's skincare is booming. Experts fear for the long-term impact on girls

Doctors' strikes can have surprising benefits - but are they sustainable?

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:06:45 GMT

Some hospital trusts tell the BBC previous action has seen shorter waits, faster decisions and calmer corridors.

Top five-a-day foods new study says your heart needs

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:00:13 GMT

Not all fruit and veg is equal for getting nutrients called flavanols, say researchers.

'I forgot what it's like to be outside': Intensive care ward opens on rooftop

Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:10 GMT

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?

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:26:23 GMT

One in eight men in the UK will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.

How Eriksen's heart device kicked into action

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:55:15 GMT

Denmark's team doctor said an ICD implanted into the footballer's chest responded as it should after he collapsed on Sunday.

Inside Health

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT

James Gallagher finds out how a hot flush feels - and delves into a new treatment.

What are the plans for Liverpool Women's Hospital?

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:46:39 GMT

There are plans to move some maternity services to the Royal Liverpool - which could affect around 130 high-risk births each year

Vaccines a huge success, but public trust must be earned - key findings from Covid report

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:02:12 GMT

Immunisation saved hundreds of thousands of UK lives, but vaccine hesitancy remains an issue.

Wellbeing garden opens to combat isolation

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:07:31 GMT

The outdoor area at Yarm Wellness will officially open to the public on Saturday.

Rollout of Covid vaccines extraordinary feat - inquiry report

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:39:07 GMT

Covid vaccines saved hundreds of thousands of lives, but a small minority harmed need better support, says report.

Calls for Reformer Pilates regulation amid boom

Mon, 04 May 2026 06:15:44 GMT

Reformer Pilates businesses in the UK rose nearly ten-fold between 2024 and 2025.

Why did it take so long for me to be diagnosed?

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:05:57 GMT

Ellie Colton was finally diagnosed with endometriosis after years of debilitating pain. She meets a scientist developing a simple diagnostic test that could help many women.

What a hair loss breakthrough could mean for women like me

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:42:35 GMT

As scientists edge closer to new treatments for hair loss, Victoria Derbyshire examines what such breakthroughs could mean for women.

Weight-loss drug Wegovy to be available in pill form in UK for first time

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:00:13 GMT

Manufacturer Novo Nordisk says a daily tablet of the drug could be more convenient for some people than weekly injections.

'I spent uni savings on getting my teeth fixed' - how NHS dentist shortage is costing a fortune

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:03:30 GMT

People tell BBC Your Voice the rising cost of private dentistry is putting them in a difficult position.

Emma Barnett: We can't ignore this disease that leaves one in 10 women like me in agony

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:00:08 GMT

Women tell the BBC presenter how endometriosis affects their lives, as she challenges ministers to take action.

'I left a children's home – and was embraced by love'

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:55:43 GMT

How a new scheme for young people leaving care is tackling what was once a cliff-edge for this vulnerable group.

How do weight-loss drugs like Mounjaro and Wegovy work?

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:03:19 GMT

Wegovy and Mounjaro are available to certain patients on the NHS, and can also be bought privately.

How Eriksen's heart device kicked into action

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:55:15 GMT

Denmark's team doctor said an ICD implanted into the footballer's chest responded as it should after he collapsed on Sunday.

Inside Health

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

James Gallagher examines the outbreak of bacterial meningitis in Kent.

What in the World

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:30:00 GMT

PCOS is now PMOS - but why do we still know so little about it?

New drug to stop 'Ozempic butt' muscle loss side effect of obesity jabs

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:00:16 GMT

A third of the weight loss from obesity jabs can come from muscle, say experts.

What's really going on in your gut?

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:47:06 GMT

The gut is home to around trillions of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses and fungi. What are they all doing down there!?

What to do if you think someone has heat exhaustion or heatstroke

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:28:21 GMT

Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather.

Nearly 3,000 patients a day face corridor care in NHS

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:08:29 GMT

New data reveals sheer scale of patients in England being treated in unsafe and undignified make-shift areas.

1 in 4 births in England now by emergency C-section

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:12:09 GMT

A quarter of all babies in England are now delivered by emergency caesarean operations, BBC analysis shows - marking a significant rise over the last five years.

Bird flu vaccine trial against potential pandemic strain begins

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:00:08 GMT

The jab targets the H5N1 flu strain which has caused devastating infections in bird populations worldwide, but has yet to spread between humans.

Author on benefits of investing in children's mental health

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:23:21 GMT

Dr Monique Lynch-Jonah has launched the Healthy Minds Kids Series. The collection of picture books aims to help children aged seven to 12 develop emotional wellbeing, confidence, resilience, and positive mental health from an early age.

'I forgot what it's like to be outside': Intensive care ward opens on rooftop

Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:10 GMT

The outdoor ward, at King's College Hospital in London, will monitor how much it boosts the recovery of seriously ill patients.

What does hot weather do to the body?

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:25:55 GMT

Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm.

Inside Health

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

James visits Hackney, which has one of the lowest vaccination rates in the country.

Hundreds of children die within months as measles cases soar in Bangladesh

Wed, 27 May 2026 01:34:42 GMT

The country has recorded more than 60,000 suspected cases of measles in just over two months.

Meningitis B vaccine to be offered to a million young people

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:02:20 GMT

The decision for the one-off vaccine programme follows the unprecedented outbreak in Kent this year.

Cancellations 'unavoidable' during hospital strike

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:56:11 GMT

The British Medical Association has announced more strike action in an ongoing dispute over pay.

What are UV levels and how can you protect yourself?

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:48:45 GMT

Some UV exposure is essential for our wellbeing, but too much is damaging and can cause skin cancer.

One in four births in England is now emergency caesarean, BBC analysis shows

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:41:16 GMT

The shift marks a significant rise over the last five years, but experts say there is no single, clear explanation for the increase.

Mums' choir leader 'baffled' by park fee structure

Wed, 06 May 2026 05:24:27 GMT

A postnatal choir leader says professional dog walkers pay less to use the city's parks.

What is the UK Covid inquiry and how does it work?

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:20:11 GMT

The fourth report from the inquiry into the pandemic said the vaccine roll-out was an "extraordinary feat".

'Month of worry' over doctor strike surgery delay

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:32:52 GMT

The strike further delays Tom Lawson's gastric bypass surgery after a more than three-year wait.

'Doctors strikes' and 'paw prints in space'

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 06:12:09 GMT

A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England.

Inside Health

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

James Gallagher is joined by experts to answer key questions on the meningitis outbreak.

'World-first' vaccine designed by artificial intelligence

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:29:06 GMT

Cambridge scientists say they have, for the first time, tested a vaccine designed by AI.

Advanced radiotherapy for prostate cancer to cut sessions from 20 to five

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:57:30 GMT

Some men in England with the disease will now be offered an advanced form of treatment on the NHS.

Excessive social media 'negatively impacts wellbeing'

Sat, 23 May 2026 06:27:17 GMT

The World Happiness Reports finds the more time spent on social media the greater loss of wellbeing.

'World-first' vaccine designed by artificial intelligence

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:29:06 GMT

Cambridge scientists say they have, for the first time, tested a vaccine designed by AI.

Why are resident doctors striking and how much are they paid?

Wed, 27 May 2026 14:57:29 GMT

In June, resident doctors in England will walk out for the 16th time in a long-running dispute over pay.

Are you too emotional?

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:45:13 GMT

Kimberley Wilson gives tips on how to manage your emotions.

Why renaming my health condition could help other women

Sun, 31 May 2026 06:13:43 GMT

Rochelle Lewis is among more than 170 million woman globally to be diagnosed with PCOS.

'I've never been this good' – revolutionary immune reset puts lupus in remission

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:31:13 GMT

Patients on the trial have not needed medication to manage their condition.