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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
'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.
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.
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.
Swim club calls for more school water safety lessons
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:08:04 GMT
From the autumn a new Water Safety Forum is being introduced to primary and secondary schools.
Five tips to keep your kids cool this weekend
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:07:22 GMT
Temperatures are set to rise over the next few days, and children can be especially vulnerable - so read on for tips to protect them.
What is meningitis B and why is a vaccine only being offered to some teenagers?
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:40:50 GMT
Only select groups of teenagers and some young people will be eligible for the vaccine. Here's why.
Why is it so hard to show yourself compassion?
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:06:36 GMT
Kimberley Wilson discusses compassion on Complex.
Islanders' lifestyle views could help shape future
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 11:09:32 GMT
The results could help the government plan and deliver services in the future, officials say.
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".
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.
Why you might not be buying the right pain relief for period cramps
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 23:10:57 GMT
Many women are buying less effective pain medication for period cramps, supermarket data suggests.
'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.
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.
New cancer care centres set to be built
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:31:52 GMT
The centres run by charity Maggie's will open in Coventry and Birmingham within the next two years.
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.
Flesh-eating bug made my skin look like roadkill
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:39:04 GMT
Caroline Fonjock says she owes her life to the medics who quickly diagnosed and treated her.
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.
Inside Health
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT
James Gallagher is joined by experts to answer key questions on the meningitis outbreak.
Young women now have 'close to zero' risk of cervical cancer death after HPV jab
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:14:34 GMT
A new study finds that hundreds of lives have been saved since school-age girls were offered the HPV jab in 2008.
Taboo subjects on the table at women's health event
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:23:30 GMT
Three nurses behind the event say they want women to feel they can have open and honest conversations.
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
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.
How an ovary syndrome led to Bake Off star's fame
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:17:24 GMT
Now a successful TV presenter, Briony May Williams said she started stress-baking when she became ill.
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.
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.
Minimum age of 11 set for UK puberty blocker trial
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:18:49 GMT
Gender-questioning children will have to be at least 11 years old to take part in a clinical trial of puberty-blocking drugs.
Can sunlight make you sneeze?
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:51:17 GMT
Do you suffer from Achoo syndrome? Sarah Keith-Lucas explains this unusual condition.
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.
'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.
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.
Cancellations 'unavoidable' during hospital strike
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:03:33 GMT
The British Medical Association has announced more strike action in an ongoing dispute over pay.
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.
Major A&E changes announced amid strikes
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:50:16 GMT
Patients have been urged to only attend A&E if their condition is life-threatening or serious.
What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:03:05 GMT
Some people can carry bacteria in their nose or throat without getting sick, but can spread it to others.
'We travel 530 miles so our son can have a haircut'
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:13:43 GMT
How a very special hairdressing salon in Lowestoft is cutting it when it comes to neurodivergence.
Inside Health
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT
James visits Hackney, which has one of the lowest vaccination rates in the country.
'I spent uni savings on getting my teeth fixed' - the real cost of NHS dentist shortage
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.
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.
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.
Inside Health
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT
James Gallagher examines the outbreak of bacterial meningitis in Kent.
'I won't have another baby after breastfeeding trauma'
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:08:17 GMT
New mothers say they did not receive enough breastfeeding support when their babies were born.
How to keep children cool in the heat
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:45:24 GMT
How to keep children cool in the heat
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.
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.
Jeremy Clarkson in remission from prostate cancer
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 01:48:33 GMT
The presenter shared his "aggressive" cancer diagnosis on an episode of Clarkson's Farm earlier this week.
Can we grow a third set of teeth?
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:08:04 GMT
Can we grow a third set of teeth? Dr Oscar examines the truth behind the headlines
Recovery of Ebola patients offers rare moments of joy at epicentre of outbreak
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 23:26:39 GMT
There are glimpses of happiness in the Democratic Republic of Congo's fight against the virus that has killed more than 170.
How can we help our fathers live longer?
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 05:23:36 GMT
One in five men dies before the age of 65 but getting help sooner could save lives.
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.
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.
