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Sitting up straight isn't the only secret to good posture - here are three more tips

Here are Dr Xand's three suggestions on how to look after your back without turning into a statue.

AI stethoscope could detect major heart conditions in seconds

The new technology could be a "game-changer" resulting in patients being treated sooner, experts say.

Brain image doctor banned for assault and racism

Dr Sayed Talibi is told his conduct was "fundamentally incompatible" with being a doctor.

'Slimming jabs have changed the way we do things'

Angie Smith said she has asked brides if they are using slimming jabs after a trend emerged this year.

The Conversation

Two women leading the way in Equine Assisted Therapy and Learning

What is chickenpox and how can I get my child vaccinated?

The NHS in England and Wales will start offering the MMRV vaccine to young children from January 2026.

What is chickenpox and how can I get my child vaccinated?

The NHS in England and Wales will start offering the MMRV vaccine to young children from January 2026.

NHS to lose out on new drugs, pharma firm warns

The claims from pharmaceutical giant Novartis comes amid a row over drug pricing deals.

Will Serena Williams's weight-loss admission help shed stigma of anti-obesity drugs?

Could her comments instil a new sense of confidence in those using the drugs and quieten the critics?

Inside Health

Cystic fibrosis care, AI in cancer screening & science of run clubs.

Inside Health

Cystic fibrosis care, AI in cancer screening & science of run clubs.

Patients struggle to get weight loss drug ahead of price rise

The drug's US manufacturer has asked UK distributors to stop taking orders from pharmacies until next month's price increase.

Seven-week wait for some red flag breast cancer patients

The target set by the Department of Health for patients red flagged for breast cancer to be assessed is 14 days.

Inside Health

Cystic fibrosis care, AI in cancer screening & science of run clubs.

First human case of flesh-eating screwworm parasite confirmed in US

New World screwworm myiasis was found in a patient who returned to the US from El Salvador, authorities say.

Hospital pays out after bacteria-linked deaths

Nine families receive compensation after the outbreak linked to a Cambridge-based hospital.

How to get the most out of a dehumidifier

Professors Cath Noakes and Richard Fitton explain how dehumidifiers combat mould and why it's crucial to put them in the right place to be effective.

Pine nuts and goat's milk should get allergy labels, say experts

Warnings for some 'emerging' food allergens should be added to food packaging, researchers suggest.

Warning issued over branded kids' magnesium gummies

An undeclared drug that can cause drowsiness and headaches has been found in Nutrition Ignition supplements.

The Inquiry

Is Indonesia’s free schools programme costing too much?

The Inquiry

Is Indonesia’s free schools programme costing too much?

The Inquiry

Is Indonesia’s free schools programme costing too much?

Will Serena Williams's weight-loss admission help shed stigma of anti-obesity drugs?

Could her comments instil a new sense of confidence in those using the drugs and quieten the critics?

Bereaved families feel 'ignored' over maternity review

It follows a meeting between the families and Baroness Amos, who will chair the review.

Baby food firms told to cut sugar and salt

Manufacturers who do not make products healthier within 18 months may face action, the government says.

Inside Health

Shingles vaccine to reduce dementia risk? Antibiotic resistant gonorrhoea & tech trousers

Inside Health

Shingles vaccine to reduce dementia risk? Antibiotic resistant gonorrhoea & tech trousers

Gym with wellbeing focus welcomes lottery boost

The Soma Space offers combined strength training and psychotherapy, and prospective clients can be referred.

Short-sighted NI kids treated differently to the rest of the UK

Optometry NI chair says rules stopping children from paying for special short-sightedness treatment using NHS vouchers should change.

Pine nuts and goat's milk should get allergy labels, say experts

Warnings for some 'emerging' food allergens should be added to food packaging, researchers suggest.

More weight-loss drugs could be offered as part of new diabetes care

Diabetes patients should have better and more equal access to newer medicines, says official healthcare body.

Wellbeing walking maps to encourage green travel

The illustrated walking maps guide people along four car-free routes in and around Tewkesbury.

'Eating disorder misdiagnosis left me with PTSD'

Charlotte Chapman-Hart tells of her experience of a lack of uncoordinated and informed care.

Inside Health

Shingles vaccine to reduce dementia risk? Antibiotic resistant gonorrhoea & tech trousers

Baby did not die due to mouldy flat, coroner finds

Akram Mohammed died of various infections but his parents previously blamed their living conditions.

'Broken and burnt out': Nurse lifts lid on staffing at children's cancer unit

A whistleblower who resigned as a nurse from the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children says staff shortages at a cancer unit are not new.

Bindi Irwin 'genuinely healing' after 13 years of endometriosis pain

Her story has reignited conversations about the condition that affects about one in ten women.

Sliced Bread

Is expensive salt better for your health?

Sliced Bread

Is expensive salt better for your health?

Sliced Bread

Is expensive salt better for your health?

'The worst decision you could ever have to make'

Sarah Spooner suffered such severe hyperemesis gravidarum, or extreme pregnancy sickness, that she felt she had no choice but to have an abortion.

Periods have 'massive impact' on female athletes

Olympic gold medalist Sophie Capewell talks about how periods impact female cyclists and athletes.

Government turns to TikTokers to advise on cosmetic surgery abroad

There is growing concern over Britons seeking overseas treatments such as hair implants and dental work.

Drinks that make you chill - do they really do what it says on the tin?

The wellness drinks industry is booming – but the big benefits they promise might be too good to be true.

Inside Health

We investigate the safety of melatonin as a sleep aid, and should you eat your placenta?

Inside Health

We investigate the safety of melatonin as a sleep aid, and should you eat your placenta?

A walk-in fishermen's clinic saved Tom from sepsis - and could transform the NHS

Tom Parker was treated in one of 70 harbour health clinics after breaking his fibula fishing at sea.

Inside Health

We investigate the safety of melatonin as a sleep aid, and should you eat your placenta?

Hot weather: How to sleep in the heat

Simple tips to help you get a good night's sleep during hot weather.

Knee implant used by NHS known for years to be faulty

Patients say they were left immobile or addicted to painkillers after receiving the NexGen implant.

What should you look for when choosing sunscreen?

What to look for when choosing sunscreen and how to apply it to get the maximum protection.

Drinks that make you chill - do they really do what it says on the tin?

The wellness drinks industry is booming – but the big benefits they promise might be too good to be true.

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.

How a 'seated salsa' can help your lower back

It's hard to tone your lower back muscles, but this handy exercise can help.

Support network helped us to breastfeed, say mums

Two mums who struggled to breastfed their babies say a peer support group helped them.

A walk-in fishermen's clinic saved me from sepsis - and could transform the NHS

Tom Parker was treated in one of 70 harbour health clinics after breaking his fibula fishing at sea.

Extra-strong nicotine pouches packaged like children's sweets

Nicotine products designed to appeal to children are being openly sold in shops in Scotland.

World-first gonorrhoea vaccine rollout begins in UK as infection rates soar

Doctors say the jabs could save the NHS millions of pounds over the next decade.

Inside Health

We try to figure out why drug deaths are at an all-time high - and what can be done.

Inside Health

We try to figure out why drug deaths are at an all-time high - and what can be done.

A mental wellbeing support group for men gave Tom his life back

A mental wellbeing and suicide prevention support group for men, gave Tom his life back

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.

The teenage caffeine pouch trend troubling US experts

Some social media influencers are pushing products to young gym-goers and students, health experts warn.

RFK Jr cancels $500m in mRNA vaccine development in the US

Since taking office, the vaccine sceptic has made a number of changes to how vaccines are regulated.

Sliced Bread

Can standing desks help relieve muscle tension, back pain, and reduce stress?

New support helps parents cope with ICU trauma

Charlotte says she feared the worst when her baby was taken into intensive care at St Mary's Hospital.

Obesity jab patients need a plan to stop weight coming back, health experts say

Patients coming off Wegovy or Mounjaro should have support and advice for at least a year afterwards, NHS told.

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.

Hot weather: How to sleep in the heat

Simple tips to help you get a good night's sleep during hot weather.

'I'm in control of my sexual health' - UK gonorrhoea vaccine rollout begins

Doctors say the jabs could save the NHS millions of pounds over the next decade.

NHS in England told to keep Welsh patients waiting

One woman says the Welsh NHS "can't be bothered" to send letters to patients to explain.

Reporter Reads

Are students being let down - or is the expectation placed on unis part of the issue?

Artists help pupils and centre users create murals

The murals are created at a special education school and wellbeing and cancer support centre.