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Inside Health
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Plus, how much do people really change their habits for a free coffee?
'That nagging feeling of dread': Is 'hang-xiety' a real thing?
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 23:31:52 GMT
For some, a hangover can start an anxious spiral. We spoke to experts about the reasons why.
Ten NHS trusts referred over monitoring consent
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:42:35 GMT
Infrared technology is used in patients' bedrooms and can monitor their breathing and pulse.
Family of woman who died after 'misread' smear test join calls for inquiry
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:00:21 GMT
Relatives of Louise Corbett Gibbons support the campaign for an inquiry into screening services.
Fresh bedsheets and dusk walks: Expert tips for sleep-deprived freshers
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:20:56 GMT
Why it's a good idea to get out for an evening stroll, and other essential sleep advice for students.
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.
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.
Cancer patient hit with £680 in parking charges
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:05:18 GMT
Jeremy received four parking notices at Queen Alexandra Hospital after his free exemption expired.
Running costs of vaccine damage scheme more than double amount paid to victims
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:45:14 GMT
The cost of administration and medical checks has now topped £83m, according to new figures.
Coroner warns of risk of future deaths at mental health unit where patient was killed
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:59:44 GMT
Hugo Flint-Cahan, 34, was fatally attacked by Rolando Torres-Pena, 22, at a mental health trust in east London.
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".
Parents' plea for kidney transplant for daughter
Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:01:40 GMT
Four-year-old Aryia needs a kidney transplant after doctors ruled out her parents as donors.
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.
Alcohol consumption scorecard to help track intake
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:57:09 GMT
The Health Improvement Commission says it is to help people get a clearer picture of their intake.
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.
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.
Which emergency foods should you stock up on?
Mon, 21 Sep 2026 05:22:09 GMT
The BBC's Annabel Rackham shares some dos and don'ts, following government advice in case of food supply chain disruption.
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.
Family told to call locksmith over mental health fears
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 04:57:25 GMT
A force should have flagged mental health services after a family called about their son, IOPC says.
Nobel Prize awarded for revealing inner workings of the brain
Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:04:37 GMT
US psychiatrist and neurologist Karl Deisseroth and his German colleagues Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel have been awarded for their work.
Inside Health
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
How understanding inflammation could transform treatments from cancer to Alzheimer’s.
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.
'Like a hangover': Why your partner's snoring could be impacting your health
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:56:18 GMT
Sleeping next to a snorer could be having a negative effect on your health, experts tell the BBC.
I found out I had cancer when my son kicked me
Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:02:18 GMT
Ben Lidgey was accidentally kicked in the testicles by his son, which may have saved his life
New global guidelines warn against obesity drugs for children under 10
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:07:54 GMT
Care should focus on healthy eating and exercise, not medicines such as weight-loss injections, says the World Health Organization
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.
Inside Health
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Also, running during pregnancy and how to recover.
Seated exercises help physical and mental health
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:50:01 GMT
Laugh, Move & Groove, nominated for the Make a Difference Awards, holds sessions around Jersey.
'I thought I was a monster... but it was my OCD'
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:33:46 GMT
'I thought I was a monster... but it was my OCD'
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.
Early Lampard findings could come within weeks
Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:20:22 GMT
Early recommendations could be issued if evidence highlights patient safety risks, the chair says.
'Cancer checks harder' to do in 10-minute appointments with GP
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:06:41 GMT
Dr Amara Naseem says appointment times are not long enough to get the information she needs.
Menstrual fitness: Why some women are 'cycle-syncing' their workouts
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:22:05 GMT
Menstrual cycles are highly individual, making blanket advice found on social media difficult to apply, researchers say.
Open wounds and eyes that can't close - women warn about cheap bleph eyelid surgery
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 05:00:25 GMT
A concerning number of patients are reporting problems from treatment abroad, say doctors.
Inside India's forest villages, where a dangerous mix of crises led to 32 child deaths
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:41:34 GMT
At least 32 children have died in India's Balaghat district since May amid outbreaks of measles and malaria.
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.
'Perimenopause cost me my job and family life'
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 09:54:27 GMT
Sally Williams says she wants other women to be aware of the "danger zone" of perimenopause.
'I was blamed for my baby's death, now NHS needs to change'
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:42:43 GMT
Neil and Katie Russell are working with the hospital where their daughter died on the scheme.
Baby termination was 'our most loving choice'
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:07:21 GMT
Rosanna Brown was advised to end her pregnancy because her baby had a life-threatening condition.
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.
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".
Why 'sleepmaxxing' could be making your sleep worse
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:41:27 GMT
The things you're doing to make your sleep better could actually be making your sleep worse.
Hidden habits that make your social anxiety worse - and how to break them
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:44:50 GMT
Social anxiety is more common than many think. Here's what you need to know about the condition.
One million UK people who have never smoked are now vaping
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:09:28 GMT
Latest statistics also show, for the second year in a row, more over-16s vape than smoke.
'People forget we exist': Why older LGBTQ+ people fear losing identity
Sat, 19 Sep 2026 23:18:46 GMT
A report suggests older LGBTQ+ people experience more social isolation than their heterosexual peers.
'Life-saving' mums charity could close waiting list
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:20:34 GMT
The charity recently lost out on a bid for funding and now might have to close its waiting list.
Burnham vows to end existing pension triple lock in 2030 to help fund care
Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:39:06 GMT
The PM was at times emotional during his conference speech in which he outlined his long-term plan for the UK.
How to find your perfect pillow - according to an expert
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:45:37 GMT
Dr Chris McCarthy talks through the four considerations you need to make before buying your pillow.
'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.
Survey to show 'vital insight' of children's lives
Sat, 26 Sep 2026 11:11:16 GMT
Statistics Jersey says the ?2026?Children and Young People’s Survey?will open in October.
'Ominous signs' of winter pressures as NHS waiting list grows
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:42:56 GMT
NHS winter pressures appear to be building already, with rises in waiting times for planned surgery.
The Conversation
Mon, 05 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Two women discuss turning crime scenes back into homes
