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Leading doctor rebukes NHS chiefs over transplant failings

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 01:03:15 GMT

NHS Blood and Transplant's medical director says waiting lists for organ operations are unfair but leaders are not solving the issue.

Eclipse warning: The key signs you may have damaged your eyes

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:57:28 GMT

Symptoms after looking at the sun without eclipse glasses can include blurred vision

There's a reason child vaccination rates are falling - and it's not social media

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 23:10:05 GMT

As child immunisation rates fall across the UK, one clinic in west Yorkshire is taking aggressive steps to boost immunisations

Salmonella outbreak: What we know so far

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:43:56 GMT

Hundreds have fallen ill with salmonella infections in an outbreak linked to imported eggs.

What supplements do athletes consume every day?

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:19:37 GMT

Team GB rower Heidi Long takes BBC Sport through her vitamin and supplement routine.

Wellness habits you can start now - at no (or little) cost

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:23:55 GMT

Living a healthy life doesn't have to just be about pricey studio classes and luxury retreats.

Weekly type 2 diabetes jab could replace daily injections

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:39:40 GMT

Hundreds of thousands of people with type 2 diabetes could get access to a new weekly insulin jab to replace daily injections.

More protein or less? The foods to get you through a heatwave

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:05:56 GMT

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.

'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.

UK wasted £10bn on PPE that left NHS staff poorly protected, Covid inquiry finds

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:12:53 GMT

Healthcare staff were unable to properly protect themselves, or those in their care, from dangerous infections, says the latest inquiry report.

What are the 'luteal uglies'? And how they're affecting women

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:57:22 GMT

More women than ever are talking about the luteal phase on social media, but how does it actually affect you?

Vaccine breakthrough stops cancer returning in trial

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:10:33 GMT

A new jab extended the length of time patients were cancer free, but it is unclear for how long.

Charity using art to help rehabilitate inmates

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:05:41 GMT

Inmates say it is "rewarding" to create artwork and sell it online with the help of a charity.

Inside Health

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:12:00 GMT

Millions of people still have long Covid, yet a cure still isn't quite within reach.

Vapes could lead to health harms in children, doctors warn

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:35:22 GMT

A Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health has published a report with concerns vaping is a gateway to smoking

Inside Health

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT

How understanding inflammation could transform treatments from cancer to Alzheimer’s.

One dead and hundreds ill in UK salmonella outbreak

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:52:12 GMT

Most of the cases were in England in recent weeks, linked to eating imported eggs, experts believe.

What does hot weather do to the body?

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:48:18 GMT

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

Why is postpartum psychosis central in the Lindsay Clancy trial?

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT

Lindsay Clancy's defence argues that Clancy was suffering from postpartum psychosis when she killed her children. She has pleaded not guilty to murder.

Inside Health

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Plus, how much do people really change their habits for a free coffee?

Covid inquiry PPE report - key findings

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:45:44 GMT

What went wrong with the government's planning and buying of vital items like gloves and gowns that cost taxpayers billions of pounds.

A&E to remain open as doctors' strike called off

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 14:15:17 GMT

Resident doctor strikes are now on pause while they consider a new pay offer form the government.

Resident doctors take strike action over pay

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:45:58 GMT

The BMA said there will "undoubtedly be cancellation of operations, outpatient appointments and elective care" but "patient safety will still be prioritised".

What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:27:27 GMT

Some people can carry bacteria in their nose or throat without getting sick, but can spread it to others.

IVF staff accused of misleading UK parents about sperm and egg donors in northern Cyprus

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:07:37 GMT

Multiple children are feared to have been conceived using sperm and egg donors which were not the ones selected by the parents.

Erin survived cancer aged 21 - now it's a race against time for a chance of a baby

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:33:55 GMT

Having life-saving cancer treatment at 21 would be hard enough for anyone, but Erin Lavery was told she may never be able to have children too.

Scientists 'stunned' by children's lung recovery in ultra low emission zone

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:53:24 GMT

Children's lung capacity caught up with their peers in less polluted areas once a clean air zone came in, a study shows.

The 'hidden gem' offering a place to grow, connect and heal

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 06:22:29 GMT

Annadale Community Garden Group is one of four groups or individuals in the running for this year's Make a Difference Awards NI.

I went for a full body MOT and the results came as a shock

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:49:48 GMT

The private body scan industry is booming, but is it doing more harm than good?

National Trust expands park by 32 hectares

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:08:28 GMT

Former agricultural land is turned into a public park in Plymouth, the National Trust says.

Did the eclipse damage your eyes?

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:39:18 GMT

An eye surgeon says that fewer people have been seeking treatment for eye damage than after the UK's last total solar eclipse in 1999.

Why Gen Z women know more about periods than their mums

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 06:12:31 GMT

From PMOS to cycle syncing, young women are teaching their mums about periods.

Are eggs safe to eat? Your salmonella questions answered

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:47:38 GMT

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has recently declared a national outbreak of salmonella food poisoning after one person died and hundreds more fell ill with the bug.

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.

'Women from Wales come to my London clinic because of inadequate abortion care'

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:05:32 GMT

An obstetrician says he treats women from Wales every other week at an abortion clinic in London.

'It can be isolating' - how does heat impact anxiety?

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:04:28 GMT

Southampton woman Lauren has health anxiety that gets worse during the hot weather.

Why are women going to London for abortions?

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:01:56 GMT

Kate Morgan explains why some Welsh women are travelling to London for abortions.

Lucy Davis urges women to check their breasts for cancer - here's how

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:16:37 GMT

The actress from The Office TV series says her breast lump was tiny and not a 'lump' as such; rather a kind of hard spot.

Obesity rates have doubled in England since 1993 - what's going on?

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:38:46 GMT

Around seven million more adults are living with obesity than would have been if obesity rates had stayed the same as 1993.

'I can't do the things my friends do': Life as a teenage carer

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:49:25 GMT

Young carers face huge disadvantages growing up - one teenager explains what life is like.

Doctors vote to take strike action in row over pay

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:08:16 GMT

The British Medical Association is in dispute with Manx Care over "pay erosion since 2008".

What are UV levels and how can you protect yourself?

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:43:26 GMT

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

What's driving men to get penis fillers, despite the risks?

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 23:42:33 GMT

Men who have had the procedure can expect 10-20% more girth for the next six to nine months - but it can go wrong.

UK begins trials of Ebola vaccine developed in just eight weeks

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:00:16 GMT

The UK medicines regulator has given approval for an experimental vaccine to be tested on healthy adults.

Inside Health

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Also, running during pregnancy and how to recover.

Lindsay Clancy begged for help before her children's killings, mother-in-law testifies

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:54:46 GMT

Lindsay Clancy has admitted killing her daughter and two sons but has pleaded not guilty to murder, saying she was experiencing postpartum psychosis.

Consultants and specialist doctors take strike action over pay

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:26:34 GMT

Full emergency cover remained in place and patients were told to attend all scheduled appointments unless advised otherwise.

Why are women going to London for abortions?

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:01:56 GMT

Kate Morgan explains why some Welsh women are travelling to London for abortions.

Starting uni? What to know about the free NHS meningitis B jab in England

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 01:00:09 GMT

It follows the UK's largest and fastest growing meningitis B outbreak to date in Kent earlier this year.

Children as young as nine hurt in growing number of e-scooter crashes

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 23:31:02 GMT

Three trauma centres - Liverpool, Manchester and Sheffield - say they have treated nearly 500 casualties under the age of 16.

What is postpartum psychosis and why is it central in the Lindsay Clancy trial?

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:42:42 GMT

Clancy is accused of killing her three children in Massachusetts in 2023 and her defence team point to severe postpartum mental illness.

Resident doctors cancel strike after new offer from government

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 20:46:11 GMT

The walkout had been due to start at 07:00 BST on Monday and last until Friday.