Stop telling me to lower my cortisol - it's making me stressed! Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps June 21, 2025 Social media is awash with claims it can help us destress and lower cortisol levels – but experts warn against these "quick fixes". Read more
Doctor assumed disabled woman did not have sex Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 30, 2024 Adults with disabilities describe traumatic experiences trying to access healthcare. Read more
Ministers accept three-month deadline for blood scheme Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 30, 2024 A final compensation scheme could be running by the year's end after ministers agree to a Labour-led demand. Read more
First personalised jab for skin cancer in UK trial Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 29, 2024 Steve Young is part of the tests to see if an mRNA jab can stop the deadliest skin cancer returning. Read more
NHS England to stress biological sex in ward allocations Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 29, 2024 Transgender women should not be put on single-sex female NHS wards, the government is proposing. Read more
Patch to protect against measles shows promise Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 29, 2024 Painless and easier to store than injections, it remains early days for microneedle-patch technology. Read more
Disabled people face end to regular PIP benefits Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 29, 2024 Disability payments that help with extra living costs could be scrapped in favour of more tailored support as the government looks at overhauling the benefits system Proposals include disabilities. Read more
Chat room helps Destiny-Rae, 5, find a new kidney Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 29, 2024 An online friendship between two mums led to a new kidney for five-year-old Destiny-Rae. Read more
What do GPs think of Sunak's sick note plans? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 25, 2024 We asked some GPs what they thought of other professionals taking on their responsibility for sick notes. Read more
Ketamine addict: 'I can't walk 50m without weeing' Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 25, 2024 Specialist clinics are helping increasing numbers of young ketamine users with damaged bladders. Read more
What is the smoking ban and how will it work? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 25, 2024 The government wants to stop people smoking by raising the legal age limit for buying cigarettes. Read more
Why are we so ill? The working-age health crisis Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 25, 2024 The number of under 65s struggling with poor health is rising - and it's a threat to the economy. Read more
Smear tests of 3,000 women to be reviewed Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 25, 2024 The Southern Health Trust says the move is not out of concern but to provide extra assurance. Read more
England tops chart for child alcohol use - report Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 24, 2024 The World Health Organization also finds higher rates of drinking and vaping among teenage girls. Read more
PM's dementia adviser quits over benefits clawback Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 24, 2024 Johnny Timpson says the government is failing to protect vulnerable people by not intervening earlier. Read more
Calls to help with donations of 'miracle' plasma Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 24, 2024 Two women describe the life-changing impacts of immunoglobulin in treating their health conditions. Read more
Action needed on needless asthma deaths, says charity Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 23, 2024 There were more than 12,000 UK deaths in the past decade, many of them needless, a charity warns. Read more
'Covid Inquiry needs to hear from people like me' Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 23, 2024 Peter Livingstone hopes the inquiry will look at how people with disabilities coped in the pandemic. Read more
Cigarette prices motivating more to give up - study Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 22, 2024 The cost-of-living crisis is having an impact - but health concerns remain the top reason for quitting. Read more
Drug dealers offer BBC team deadly opioids Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 22, 2024 Powerful synthetic drugs linked to dozens of deaths are being sent to the UK from China, BBC finds. Read more
Letby to seek permission for conviction appeal Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 22, 2024 Lucy Letby is to bid for permission to appeal her convictions before a panel of judges. Read more
Post office scandal helped infected blood campaign Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 22, 2024 Campaigner Andy Evans said it has raised awareness of those given infected blood products. Read more
Why are we so ill? The working-age health crisis Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 20, 2024 The number of under 65s struggling with poor health is rising - and it's a threat to the economy. Read more
What do GPs think of Sunak's sick note plans? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 20, 2024 We asked some GPs what they thought of other professionals taking on their responsibility for sick notes. Read more
Gender care review author attacks 'misinformation' Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 20, 2024 Dr Hilary Cass says deliberate false information about her study is putting young people at risk. Read more
Ketamine addict: 'I can't walk 50m without weeing' Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 19, 2024 Specialist clinics are helping increasing numbers of young ketamine users with damaged bladders. Read more
Almost a quarter of kids aged 5-7 have smartphones Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 19, 2024 The regulator calls the data a "wake up call", and says parents and industry need to do more. Read more
Sunak to tackle 'sick note culture' in welfare speech Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 19, 2024 The PM will say the focus should be on "what work you can do", but Labour says he has run out of ideas. Read more
'My son had a stroke when he was 12 minutes old' Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 18, 2024 The implentation of a UK childhood stroke registry is critical, a paediatric consultant says. Read more
Give vape-addicted kids nicotine patches – report Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 18, 2024 Underage vaping should be seen as a dependency issue, not pupil misconduct, say health officials. Read more
GP could be struck off after Just Stop Oil protest Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 18, 2024 Dr Sarah Benn from Birmingham was part of a demonstration at the Kingsbury oil terminal in 2022. Read more
Can health secretary name NHS trusts performing well? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 17, 2024 Victoria Atkins is challenged to name some health trusts meeting their targets to cut waiting lists. Read more
Singer Lucy Rose couldn't lift her baby after collapsing Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 17, 2024 The musician broke her back in eight places after giving birth, but struggled to be taken seriously. Read more
MPs back smoking ban for those born after 2009 Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 17, 2024 The measures, championed by PM Rishi Sunak, pass despite opposition by several leading Conservative figures. Read more
Can health secretary name NHS trusts performing well? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 16, 2024 Victoria Atkins is challenged to name some health trusts meeting their targets to cut waiting lists. Read more
Arm skin patch could warn of organ rejection Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 16, 2024 A rash appearing on the patch could allow early treatment to stop problems escalating. Read more
MPs to vote on PM's smoking ban bill Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 16, 2024 Rishi Sunak wants to ban those born after 2009 from buying cigarettes, creating some of the toughest anti-tobacco laws. Read more
Can health secretary name NHS trusts performing well? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 15, 2024 Victoria Atkins is challenged to name some health trusts meeting their targets to cut waiting lists. Read more
Young nose cells may help children fight off Covid Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 15, 2024 Lab tests show ageing adult nose cells contain 100 times more virus soon after an infection. Read more
Weak evidence and toxic debate letting down gender care children, report says Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 15, 2024 A landmark report says "toxicity" of debate is hampering medical research into gender services. Read more
'Zombie' drug found in cannabis THC vapes in UK Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 12, 2024 Cannabis vapes are being sold containing the dangerous animal tranquiliser xylazine, experts say. Read more
Paxman: Parkinson's makes you wish you'd not been born Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 11, 2024 The former University Challenge presenter delivers a list of recommendations to Downing Street. Read more
Unpaid carers shocked at having to repay thousands Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 11, 2024 Two ex-ministers say the government should pause demands for large sums of money from benefits overpayments. Read more
Can health secretary name NHS trusts performing well? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 11, 2024 Victoria Atkins is challenged to name some health trusts meeting their targets to cut waiting lists. Read more
Hospital patient spent nine days in locker room Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 11, 2024 Zoe Carlin says she was left dehumanised after being admitted to hospital with chest pains. Read more
First migraine pill could help 170,000 in England Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 10, 2024 The oral treatment - the first of its kind - could soon be available after being recommended for NHS use. Read more
'Radiographer started crying during my cancer scan' Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 09, 2024 Molly Cuddihy shares her story in a podcast covering themes including mental health and body image. Read more
Weak evidence and toxic debate letting down gender care children, report says Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 09, 2024 A landmark report says "toxicity" of debate is hampering medical research into gender services. Read more
Nasal laser treatment rolled out after trial Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 09, 2024 The light-activated antimicrobial quickly kills bugs including viruses, bacteria, and fungi. Read more
Measles outbreak declared as new cases confirmed Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 09, 2024 Four children in south-east Wales have the virus and are being treated, authorities say. Read more
Anaesthetist jailed for stealing drugs for chemsex Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 08, 2024 Jonathon Dean stole drugs to inject a woman "for high risk sexual kicks", a court heard. Read more
'Radiographer started crying during my cancer scan' Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 08, 2024 Molly Cuddihy shares her story in a podcast covering themes including mental health and body image. Read more
'The NHS paid for my mum to go private. She died' Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 08, 2024 BBC Panorama investigates patient safety at a major private provider used by the NHS. Read more
Sexual harassment of NHS staff widespread - survey Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 08, 2024 A study was carried out of more than 12,200 health workers. Read more
Senior doctors end pay dispute with government Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 05, 2024 Union members vote for offer, which sees pay rise by nearly 20% in 2023-24 for some. Read more
New cause of asthma damage revealed Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 04, 2024 Cells lining the airways are squeezed to destruction, setting up a cycle of harm, lab studies suggest. Read more
'I thought my eye would fall out of my head' Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 04, 2024 Farid Oladapo says he was "sent on his way" when trying to get his eye issues diagnosed. Read more
Thousands of people to trial Alzheimer's blood tests Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 03, 2024 The long-term hope is that more people will be able to access new treatments at an earlier stage. Read more
Pig kidney transplant patient leaves hospital Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 03, 2024 The procedure was hailed as a historic step as doctors tackle a widespread organ donor shortage. Read more
NHS cannot meet autism or ADHD demand, report says Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 03, 2024 A radical rethink of how neurodiversity is treated is needed for the NHS to keep up, a think tank warns. Read more
One in five waiting for hospital care - survey Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 03, 2024 A new poll by the Office for National Statistics suggests waits in England are worse than feared. Read more
Katie Price low calorie diet advert banned Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 03, 2024 The social media post irresponsibly promoted a diet that fell below 800 calories a day, a watchdog says. Read more
Person in Texas diagnosed with rare bird flu case Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 02, 2024 There has only been one other human case of avian flu in the US, and the risk to the public is low. Read more
Doctors told woman cancerous cyst was pregnancy Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 02, 2024 Emma Colledge from Durham is encouraging people to be aware of the symptoms of ovarian cancer. Read more
Study aims to break brain injury link to depression Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 01, 2024 Half of those admitted to hospital with a brain injury report depression in the following year, research suggests. Read more
Patients dying needlessly due to A&E delay - study Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 01, 2024 Hundreds could be dying unnecessarily due to long waits in A&E in England, according to NHS data analysis. Read more