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BBC Health News
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Taking collagen keeps skin more elastic but won't stop wrinkles, say scientists
The new review brings together the strongest evidence to date on collagen supplementation, say experts. -
Jersey passes assisted dying law - but what stage has proposal reached in UK's parliaments?
Bills to let terminally ill people end their life are being considered at Westminster and in Scotland. -
Parents of gravely ill child refused respite care
Birmingham Children's Trust refused respite help and suggested training grandparents to help. -
Racism and 'poor' staff relationships factors in maternity care failings, report finds
The interim report has identified problems "at every stage" of the maternity journey in England. -
'I'm going to stick at it until I get a home'
There were 4,793 people sleeping on the streets on a single night last autumn. -
Sperm swim more quickly in summer, study finds
Understanding the seasonal patterns of sperm could improve fertility treatments, by optimising the timing of treatment, the reasearchers say. -
GPs told to guarantee same-day appointments for urgent cases
New contract will require patients in England to be given immediate appointment if needed. -
'It was like buying groceries' - Woman calls for tighter weight-loss jabs checks
Emma Dyer says she collapsed on her bathroom floor and began vomiting blood after buying jabs online. -
First British baby born using transplanted womb from dead donor
Grace Bell, who was born without a viable womb, says her little boy is "simply a miracle". -
GPs to get £3,000 bonus to maximise weight loss drug prescriptions
Bid to improve access to Mounjaro in England, but experts warn eligibility still tightly restricted. -
Streeting says he takes Leeds maternity care inquiry concerns 'extremely seriously'
The health secretary will meet bereaved families on Monday, as delay into maternity care probe drags on. -
Multi-cancer blood test missed key goal in NHS trial
The company behind the test said there were positive signs that some of the most aggressive cancers could be prevented. -
NHS joint ops disrupted amid bone cement supply problems
Around 1,000 operations a week rely on the product as patients are warned delays are inevitable. -
Single vaccine could protect against all coughs, colds and flus, researchers say
A Stanford University team have tested their nasal spray vaccine in animals but still need to do human clinical trials. -
Woman's regret over botched Brazilian butt lift
Josephina Finch says the surgery left her with a "gaping wound". -
Children injured by NHS can claim damages for lifetime lost earnings, court rules
The decision from the Supreme Court, on the case of a child who sustained a brain injury at birth in 2015, could have significant cost implications for the NHS. -
Stop dithering on Brazilian butt lift crackdown, say MPs
A committee of MPs warns tighter restrictions on high-risk cosmetic procedures are needed immediately. -
Sepsis warning after woman's quadruple amputation
Manjit Sangha, from Penn, near Wolverhampton, says her life drastically change in one weekend. -
Sunbed ads spreading harmful misinformation to young people
Hundreds of TikTok, Instagram and Facebook ads made misleading claims about health benefits, BBC finds. -
How to check whether you have bowel cancer
What are the main symptoms and causes of bowel cancer, and how can you reduce your risk of getting it? -
Why are fewer people donating their organs?
The number waiting for an organ is at a record high as loved ones increasingly block donations. -
How I proved hair loss and dizziness aren't just symptoms of 'being a mum'
Iron deficiency is a relatively common problem, especially in women. Here's how to spot the symptoms. -
Prostate cancer screening: What you need to know
Everything you need to know about the decision on who should be screened for prostate cancer. -
Could weight-loss jabs be behind rising gallbladder removals?
Last year, there was a 15% annual increase in the operations and surgeons want more research. -
What is chickenpox and who can get an NHS vaccine?
The standard NHS childhood vaccination programme will include chickenpox from 2 January 2026. -
The teenage caffeine pouch trend troubling US experts
Some social media influencers are pushing products to young gym-goers and students, health experts warn. -
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. -
Women calling for greater support with menopause
Women who experienced challenges during the menopause set up businesses to help others. -
I was full of shame at being sacked after having endometriosis surgery
Sanju Pal wins an employment appeal tribunal that could affect how employers can treat staff with endometriosis. -
'I needed a coil to ease the bleeding but I just sat on a waiting list'
Elaine Gracey was in a lot of pain but says she was expected to just put up with her menopausal symptoms. -
Mum with cervical cancer begged for scan after years of being 'fobbed off'
Jessica finally received a diagnosis after "begging" for an MRI scan revealing she needed urgent treatment. -
Mental health chat encouraged at coffee mornings
Three coffee mornings are being held in Wolverhampton as part of a national mental health event. -
Couple to re-start trek around Britain's coastline
After having to halt their first attempt due to an injury, the couple are ready to set off again. -
What does 'quiet resilience' look like?
Kimberley Wilson talks to psychologist and therapist Dr Sula Windgassen on how to build "quiet" or "flexible" resilience. -
'I was diagnosed with OCD at 10'. Here's how to spot the signs
Most of us will have intrusive thoughts at some point. Dr Nina Higson-Sweeney explains when you should seek help. -
Trial launched to 'help spot health risks early'
A pilot scheme is rolled out in the north of the Isle of Man by the public health directorate. -
Firm assessing Covid vaccine harm replaced after costs spiral to £48m
The figure paid to Crawford & Company Adjusters is eight times the original estimate for the work. -
Much of £11bn Covid scheme fraud 'beyond recovery', report says
The response to the pandemic led to "enormous outlays of public money which exposed it to the risk of fraud and error", a report says. -
Government racks up £100m bill responding to Covid inquiry
BBC analysis shows cost to taxpayer is 50% higher than thought, with inquiry's own costs at £192m. -
Doctor who sold stolen PPE on eBay is struck off register
Dr Attiya Sheikh and her husband Omer Sheikh made almost £8,000 from selling personal protective equipment during the covid pandemic. -
Lockdown could have been avoided - key findings from Covid inquiry
The long-awaited report is published into how well or badly the government handled the Covid pandemic. -
Why are resident doctors striking and how much are they paid?
Resident doctors in England are striking between 17 and 22 December, the 14th walkout since 2023. -
Union and government to restart talks on ending doctor dispute
BMA says there is window of opportunity in coming weeks to reach a settlement after 12 strikes. -
Doctors' union agrees to resume talks with Streeting
But the health secretary says he will not negotiate on pay, adding that the union has lost goodwill with their five-day walkout. -
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? -
Inside Health
The new wave of ME research that could bring clarity to this perplexing condition. -
Inside Health
James Gallagher is joined by a panel to explore the side effects of weight loss drugs. -
Inside Health
Is NHS dentistry on 'life support'? -
Inside Health
How is EBV triggering autoimmune disease? -
Parents of gravely ill child refused respite care
Tilly's parents want a few hours respite care at home. -
'Midwives didn't listen' says premature baby's mum
Aria's parents say their daughter suffered brain damage after NHS staff failed to treat an infection. -
Does taking Vitamin C help to stop a cold?
The doctors speak to Professor of Immunology, Dan Davis. -
5 Live News Specials
That Time of the Month with Naga Munchetty, Dr Nighat Arif and Dr Christine Ekechi -
Radio 1’s Life Hacks: Mental Health Special
Greg James and a panel of guests sensitively discuss male mental health and suicide.
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