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What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:22:02 GMT
Two people have died following an "unpredecented" outbreak of meningitis in Kent.
What is vegan collagen?
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:22:54 GMT
What's the latest on Collagen?
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.
Calls for Reformer Pilates regulation amid boom
Mon, 04 May 2026 06:15:44 GMT
Reformer Pilates businesses in the UK rose nearly ten-fold between 2024 and 2025.
Hantavirus strain that spreads between humans found in cruise ship passengers
Wed, 06 May 2026 10:32:59 GMT
South Africa's health ministry said the Andes strain of the virus was found in two confirmed cases linked to the outbreak.
Women can wait years for an endometriosis diagnosis. New tech could change that
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:08:59 GMT
A new scan technique could spot areas of endometriosis missed by conventional scans, scientists say.
Claimants in Johnson & Johnson talcum powder case rise to 7,000
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:11:20 GMT
The case, which opened in the High Court on Wednesday, originally involved 3,000 claimants and is set to become the largest product liability case in UK history.
When does snoring become a problem?
Thu, 07 May 2026 13:40:33 GMT
When should we worry that our snoring might be the sign of a larger problem?
How to check whether you have bowel cancer
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:32:57 GMT
What are the main symptoms and causes of bowel cancer, and how can you reduce your risk of getting it?
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".
Women can wait years for an endometriosis diagnosis. New tech could change that
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:08:59 GMT
A new scan technique could spot areas of endometriosis missed by conventional scans, scientists say.
Martha's Rule helplines get more than 1,700 calls from worried NHS staff
Fri, 01 May 2026 10:54:52 GMT
The scheme encourages staff and families to seek an urgent second opinion if they fear a patient's condition is worsening.
Hantavirus: Your questions answered
Thu, 07 May 2026 18:03:38 GMT
Lucy Woodham answers your questions on the outbreak of hantavirus on board a cruise ship
'I paid for a private hysterectomy'
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 06:09:21 GMT
Rachel Moore spent years in debilitating chronic pain due to the womb disease, adenomyosis.
What death doulas can teach us about dying
Sat, 02 May 2026 23:10:38 GMT
Death doulas or soul midwives have increased in popularity in recent years. What do they do?
Inside Health
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT
James Gallagher examines the outbreak of bacterial meningitis in Kent.
Why did resident doctors go on strike and how much are they paid?
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:04:33 GMT
Resident doctors in England have returned to work after the 15th walkout in a long-running dispute.
Hantavirus: WHO chief says public health risk is low
Thu, 07 May 2026 14:46:56 GMT
The origin of the outbreak is still unknown, with the World Health Organisation saying investigations are "still under way".
University explores endometriosis and cancer link
Fri, 08 May 2026 04:36:06 GMT
The condition affects one in 10 women in the UK and can cause debilitating pain and infertility.
Hantavirus survivor says sickness was like 'hell on earth'
Thu, 07 May 2026 13:57:43 GMT
Two survivors who caught the hantavirus years earlier told the BBC they both felt lucky to be alive.
Cruise passengers tell of life on board stranded ship after hantavirus outbreak
Wed, 06 May 2026 11:52:42 GMT
While passengers onboard the MV Hondius say the situation is calm, they face days at sea as officials warn the disease may have spread.
How worried should we be about hantavirus?
Thu, 07 May 2026 15:01:07 GMT
Some passengers potentially exposed to hantavirus have already taken flights to numerous countries.
Should you really trust health advice from an AI chatbot?
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 23:04:43 GMT
Abi has had very mixed results when asking a chatbot for guidance about her health issues.
Anaemia and the new dementia link
Thu, 07 May 2026 13:33:00 GMT
Anaemia and the new dementia link
What is chickenpox and who can get an NHS vaccine?
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:31:12 GMT
The standard NHS childhood vaccination programme will include chickenpox from 2 January 2026.
Inside Health
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT
James visits Hackney, which has one of the lowest vaccination rates in the country.
What is hantavirus and how does it spread?
Thu, 07 May 2026 04:16:41 GMT
The Andes strain of the virus, which can rarely be passed from person to person, has been confirmed in some passengers.
Why did resident doctors go on strike and how much are they paid?
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:04:33 GMT
Resident doctors in England have returned to work after the 15th walkout in a long-running dispute.
Stay at home advice questioned and rules too tough - key findings from Covid report
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:00:23 GMT
An NHS close to collapse, patients failed and NHS staff put at risk - what you need to know.
'Month of worry' over doctor strike surgery delay
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:32:52 GMT
The strike further delays Tom Lawson's gastric bypass surgery after a more than three-year wait.
'Doctors strikes' and 'paw prints in space'
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 06:12:09 GMT
A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England.
Doctors' strikes can have surprising benefits - but are they sustainable?
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:06:45 GMT
Some hospital trusts tell the BBC previous action has seen shorter waits, faster decisions and calmer corridors.
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.
Hospitals coping well with doctors' strike so far - NHS boss
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:56:27 GMT
Resident doctors in England – the new name for junior doctors – are taking part in their 15th walkout in a long-running pay dispute.
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.
Hantavirus may have spread between passengers on cruise ship, WHO says
Tue, 05 May 2026 16:38:50 GMT
Two cases of the virus, which rarely spreads between humans, have been confirmed on the ship, and three people have died.
NHS cancer jab could save patients hours in hospital
Sun, 03 May 2026 23:10:56 GMT
Thousands of patients will be offered a new injectable form of an immunotherapy drug that takes minutes.
What to do if you think someone has heat exhaustion or heatstroke
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:59:20 GMT
Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather.
Researchers look into island's health benefits
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:11:23 GMT
The team aims to find out what it is about the Isle of Wight that makes people feel better.
Could weight-loss jabs be behind rising gallbladder removals?
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:03:39 GMT
Last year, there was a 15% annual increase in the operations and surgeons want more research.
Hundreds contact BBC about mystery skin condition 'hell' - but doctors can't agree it exists
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 23:41:47 GMT
Some think it's a severe case of eczema. Others say it's a condition called TSW. But doctors are stuck in a dilemma.
Wellbeing garden opens to combat isolation
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:07:31 GMT
The outdoor area at Yarm Wellness will officially open to the public on Saturday.
Inside Health
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT
James Gallagher is joined by experts to answer key questions on the meningitis outbreak.
Hantavirus-hit cruise ship on way to Canary Islands after three evacuated
Thu, 07 May 2026 09:40:24 GMT
A British man is among three evacuees sent to the Netherlands after displaying symptoms while aboard the MV Hondius.
'Amazing' moment for communities given right to buy for the first time
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:00:41 GMT
Ministers say the new law in England gives power to local people who want to help others.
The struggle to get hold of medication in England is set to get worse
Fri, 01 May 2026 11:33:26 GMT
People living with conditions include heart problems, stroke risks, eye infections and bipolar are unable to get hold of the drugs they rely on.
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.
Caffeine pouch craze: A teenage trend troubling some experts
Fri, 01 Aug 2025 00:06:06 GMT
Some social media influencers are pushing products to young gym-goers and students, health experts warn.
Mother and baby mental health unit to go ahead
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:28:10 GMT
Mike Nesbitt says Northern Ireland's first regional mother and baby unit in should open within the next three years.
Sophie Raworth: 'I hope I can still run in my 80s'
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:13:41 GMT
Sophie Raworth talks about the need for exercise as we get older.
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.
