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BBC Health News
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The doctor strike has ended - what comes next?
With doctors returning to work after five-day walkout, is there an opportunity for talks to re-start? -
I've stopped life-saving medication says man exhausted by fight for NHS care
Tim Hull, who has a rare neurological condition, says his quality of life is "very, very low". -
'I was a shopping addict - it needs to be taken more seriously'
People with experience of compulsive buying say more NHS help is needed to tackle the issue. -
Rape crisis centre to launch single-sex only meetings after trans row
The new group will run alongside an existing service which allows trans and non-binary people to take part -
Parents 'horrified' by maternity services report
NHS England finds "significant'' concerns about services at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. -
Why the government wants your pet dog and cat poo
The screening is part of the drive to fight superbugs that are resistant to common antibiotic drugs. -
How did Bronze play Euro 2025 with fractured tibia?
Physiotherapist Nick Worth tells BBC Sport how Lucy Bronze was able to play through Euro 2025 with a fractured tibia. -
Pleas for strike doctors to work blocked by union
NHS England says 18 requests have been rejected, but the doctors' union says hospitals are stretching staff too thinly. -
Nurses to 'overwhelmingly' reject pay deal as strike vote looms
The Royal College of Nursing has been holding a consultative vote on their 3.6% pay rise. -
Patients urged to go to appointments during strike
An NHS spokesperson is thanking teams in the region for their hard work over the weekend. -
'I'm utterly lost': Patients' anger over doctors strike cancellations
Patients tell the BBC they have sympathy for resident doctors, but are worried about delays to surgeries. -
Tories would ban strikes by NHS doctors - Badenoch
Thousands of resident doctors are currently on strike after a dispute with the government over pay. -
Why did resident doctors strike and what are they paid?
Resident doctors in England went on strike over pay for five days at the end of July 2025. -
Starmer pleads with resident doctors to halt strike
The PM urges doctors not to follow their union down the "damaging road" of strike action, which starts on Friday. -
Why we need to talk about periods, breasts and injuries in women's sport
Understanding the pressure elite sport puts on women’s bodies is pushing athletes to new levels of excellence. -
Students feel 'let down' by mental health support - but should it really be up to universities?
The number of students reporting mental health concerns is rising. But to what extent should the onus be on universities? -
Babies made using three people's DNA are born free of hereditary disease
The method was pioneered by UK scientists to overcome devastating, often fatal inherited diseases. -
NHS tracker - are hospital waiting times improving near you?
Use our interactive tracker to see if treatment waits are getting better at your local hospital. -
Why are measles cases rising in the UK?
What are the symptoms of measles and how dangerous is the disease? -
Alzheimer's has isolated us, says Fiona Phillips' husband
Martin Frizell has spoken of the social isolation faced by the couple since the former GMTV presenter was diagnosed. -
Vaccine roll-outs cut deaths by 60% - study
The study looked at vaccines deployed during outbreaks of five deadly diseases. -
South Africans fear spike in HIV infections as US aid cuts bite
South Africa has been at the forefront of the successful battle to halt the spread of HIV/Aids - until now. -
Is RFK Jr's divisive plan to Make America Healthy Again fearmongering - or revolutionary?
The most powerful public health official in the US is reviled by some medics - but even some of his critics accept that he is bringing drive to healthcare areas that have long been neglected -
How is your hospital doing as NHS battles to bring down waiting times?
Use our interactive tracker to see if treatment waits are getting better at your local hospital -
Emma is doing something she swore she never would - buying her kids vapes
One month on from the disposable vape ban, one mum says it has had little impact on her children's nicotine consumption. -
I lost £15,000 after going to an IVF middleman
Companies that act as "middlemen" between patients and doctors are not regulated by the fertility watchdog. -
How to stay safe at festivals this summer
The UKHSA and Somerset Council have put together a list on how to stay safe at festivals this summer. -
Stop telling me to lower my cortisol - it's making me stressed!
Can social media hacks really help bring down your cortisol levels? -
'Our sister died of cancer because of our mum's conspiracy theories'
Paloma Shemirani’s brothers say she refused chemotherapy because of their mother’s beliefs. -
How does a £1.6m fine affect an NHS trust?
How will the largest fine over maternity deaths impact the NHS and the families it failed? -
My dad gave me a kidney - now I can have my dream wedding
Kieran Innes was worried he would have to curtail his future plans when his kidneys failed. -
Mood swings fuelled Heston Blumenthal's genius. But the highs got higher and the lows got darker
A new BBC documentary looks at how a diagnosis of bipolar disorder at 57 changed the celebrity chef's life. -
I'm an NHS leader - but mum still suffered at hands of health service because she was black
NHS Confederation chair Lord Adebowale says his mother's death illustrates inequalities in the system. -
Why are pollen levels making hay fever so bad this year?
As pollen levels rise, what are the best ways to treat hay fever symptoms, and other useful advice. -
Sleep, exercise, hydrate - do we really need to stick to recommended daily doses?
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. -
Is the most expensive lip balm always the best?
Do you need to spend more to get the best for your chapped lips? -
Ketamine helped me escape my negative thoughts - then it nearly killed me
Young people are taking dangerous amounts of ket because it's cheap, easily available and helps them "disconnect", experts say. -
The English neighbourhood that claims to hold the secret to fixing the NHS
With public satisfaction in the NHS just 21%, one area has a plan to shake up its services that could reduce GP waiting lists, as well as unblock hospital beds - but can it really work nationwide? -
Why are disposable vapes being banned and how harmful is vaping?
It will be illegal to sell or supply disposable vapes from 1 June 2025. -
Labour's plan for benefits throws up a bigger dilemma
The debate has sparked a wider dilemma about the broader purpose of welfare -
First place in British Isles set to approve right to die
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
Increasing numbers of young people are using the drug, experts say. The health impacts can be catastrophic. -
Assisted dying bill: What is in proposed law?
The proposed law would allow some terminally ill adults to end their own lives. But there are requirements. -
'My first cervical screening was over before I knew it'
The BBC speaks to six people about their first cervical screening, and what they wish they'd known beforehand. -
Is the system letting down people who were harmed by Covid vaccines?
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?
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
Experts call for an urgent review of obesity treatment services amid booming demand for weight loss jabs. -
How many of us will end up being diagnosed with ADHD?
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?
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
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?
The appeal is clear - but should we be turning to appetite-suppressing injections? -
What to do if you think someone has heat exhaustion or heatstroke
Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather. -
What are UV levels and how can you protect yourself?
How dangerous is UV radiation and how can you protect yourself when levels are high? -
What should you look for when choosing sunscreen?
What to look for when choosing sunscreen and how to apply it to get the maximum protection. -
What does hot weather do to the body?
Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm. -
Why are pollen levels making hay fever so bad this year?
As pollen levels rise, what are the best ways to treat hay fever symptoms, and other useful advice. -
How do heat health alerts work?
The weather alert service warns the public when high or low temperatures could damage their health. -
Why today's sunshine is more dangerous than normal
The UK could experience some of the highest UV levels ever recorded, on Thursday. -
Hot weather: How to sleep in the heat
Simple tips to help you get a good night's sleep during hot weather. -
Covid care home policy was 'least worst decision' - Hancock
Former health secretary Matt Hancock denied claims the government's attempt to throw a protective ring around care homes in early 2020 was empty rhetoric.
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