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Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:10:02 GMT
| The UK is seeing a sharp rise in cases - 67 since April - with many of them among travellers returning from Mexico.
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:14:41 GMT
| Since October, the morning-after pill has been made available free-of-charge at high street pharmacies under a new scheme in England.
Sun, 26 Jul 2026 21:00:27 GMT
| In a letter to the PM, the Conservative leader offers to work with him on adult social care reform.
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 20:00:26 GMT
| A No 10 source says it is an attempt by the prime minister to show he is "hitting the ground running".
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:43:51 GMT
| Ed Hunt, 37 and from the UK, voluteered after seeing news reports of the deadly Ebola outbreak in DR Congo.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 04:48:36 GMT
| The Lampard Inquiry hears from experts about Oxevision technology.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:05:55 GMT
| Extreme heat can take a toll on mental health - and young people and women are among the groups most at risk, according to one study.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:38:58 GMT
| Fampridine boosts nerve signals to make it easier to walk, with up to 5,000 eligible.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:52:35 GMT
| The health worker was evacuated to the UK from the DR Congo after being potentially exposed to the virus.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:03:43 GMT
| England is seeing "a worrying increase" in women in their 20s developing type 2 diabetes, say experts. Here's what to look out for.
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:16:08 GMT
| Want to avoid battles over broccoli and squabbles over spinach? We've asked you for your advice on how to cope at mealtimes over the summer holidays.
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:01:00 GMT
| Mammalian meat allergy is a growing problem along Australia's east coast - and it's caused by tick bites.
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:57:32 GMT
| The parents of the four naturally conceived girls were taken by "immense surprise" with the pregnancy, the hospital said.
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:22:27 GMT
| Neon is on trend, but some make-up products pose a serious risk to your health. Here's what to check for, and how to dazzle.
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 02:12:23 GMT
| Three women describe how endometriosis has affected their careers, as an inquiry takes place.
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:01:55 GMT
| More than three million people in the UK work night shifts, which can greatly impact their health. What can be done to help them?
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:21:57 GMT
| Actor Daneka Etchells is performing in a show which reflects her experiences of "medical gaslighting".
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:34:41 GMT
| Relationship OCD is gaining awareness, but limited data means little is known about how common the condition is.
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.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:22:34 GMT
| It follows the UK's largest and fastest growing meningitis B outbreak to date in Kent earlier this year.
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.
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.
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.
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:43:54 GMT
| Niamh Smyth and her husband Justyn have spent over a decade trying to start a family, undergoing four rounds of IVF, with three unsuccessful attempts and one pregnancy which ended in miscarriage.
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:45:16 GMT
| Eimear, Pearse, Aoísha and Devyn from Ballycastle want to see a change in how women are protected in NI.
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 07:58:35 GMT
| A group of Ballycastle teenagers are calling for Stormont to appoint a dedicated Women's Minister.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 04:52:22 GMT
| Chelley Tulloch, a former RAF medic, is one of 48 female veterans to benefit from the groups' help.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:29:25 GMT
| Jersey's government has spent more than £500,000 on its free period product scheme since 2022.
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:02:03 GMT
| Endometriosis wellbeing hubs are being called for by a Medway woman.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:19:34 GMT
| A senior Buddhist monk says Herefordshire has "everything" for a "person to be happy".
Sun, 12 Jul 2026 06:09:26 GMT
| Organisers say they are seeing more demand for wellness events such as yoga and running clubs.
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:09:31 GMT
| The euphoria from England's dramatic victory over Mexico might not be enough to get you through Monday.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:27:32 GMT
| Researchers launch a "Laughter Lab" to explore how laughing can improve wellbeing and health.
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.
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.
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.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:29:06 GMT
| Cambridge scientists say they have, for the first time, tested a vaccine designed by AI.
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.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:08:16 GMT
| The British Medical Association is in dispute with Manx Care over "pay erosion since 2008".
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".
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.
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.
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.
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
| How understanding inflammation could transform treatments from cancer to Alzheimer’s.
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
| Also, running during pregnancy and how to recover.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
| Does the success of the HPV vaccine mean that cervical screening can be reduced?
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
| Are mosquitos biting earlier and how to optimise sperm.
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:22:37 GMT
| "Tom the Young Farmer" tells BBC Radio Shropshire how it's important to check in on his friends.
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:02:02 GMT
| The psychological effect of a herpes diagnosis can be greater than the physical symptoms, experts say.
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:45:16 GMT
| Eimear, Pearse, Aoísha and Devyn from Ballycastle want to see a change in how women are protected in NI.
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 02:00:00 GMT
| We follow a lawyer and a nurse who are building this unprecedented case
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:35:15 GMT
| England is seeing a "worrying increase" in young women in their 20s developing type 2 diabetes.
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