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Weight-loss jabs: What happens when you stop?

You may have lost the weight you wanted to lose - but now you've stopped the jabs, how easy is it to keep it off?

'Having skin cancer while pregnant made me feel so guilty'

Emma Giannuzzi used sunbeds throughout her late teens and was twice diagnosed with melanoma.

What is the ultimate hangover cure?

The Food Chain's Ruth Alexander on what helps - and what doesn't - if you've overindulged.

Toddler finally home from hospital for Christmas

Bertie Melly was in hospital for 18 months after his premature birth in May 2024.

Tackling the gender gap in CPR treatment

Research shows women are 27% less likely than men to receive CPR from bystanders.

5 Live News Specials

That Time of the Month with Naga Munchetty, Dr Nighat Arif and Dr Christine Ekechi

Light therapy boxes placed in all NI libraries

Some of the lamps - which are often used for Seasonal Affective Disorder - are available to loan for up to three weeks.

Flu cases falling ahead of Christmas, experts say

UK health agency says drop is encouraging news, but warns flu could still bounce back in new year.

Christmas can be a nightmare for misophonia sufferers like me

Christmas is a difficult time if you suffer from a reduced tolerance to sounds, but there are ways to make it easier.

What's really going on with flu this winter?

We've been told we're facing an unprecedented superflu. Is it?

Resident doctors in Scotland to go on strike for first time

Their union BMA Scotland has accused the government of reneging on a commitment to restore pay to 2008 levels.

US regulator approves pill form of Wegovy weight-loss drug

Wegovy becomes first pill of its kind to be approved, shifting weight-loss drugs beyond injections.

The Food Chain

Find out what happens in your body after you’ve had alcohol and whether any remedies work

Living and Light

Illuminating new science on artificial light and our health.

The Conversation

Women from the US and Spain discuss managing their severe allergic conditions

Lives Less Ordinary

Tulisa Contostavlos survived betrayal and a tabloid sting

Resident doctors in Scotland to go on strike for first time

Their union BMA Scotland has accused the government of reneging on a commitment to restore pay to 2008 levels.

'Super Flu' Wave Hits England With No Peak Yet

Record flu cases causes health challenge on a scale not seen since the pandemic

Answering Your Questions About Rising Flu Cases

Health experts and BBC correspondents take questions about a surge in flu cases in England

Children with cancer scammed out of millions fundraised for their treatment, BBC finds

Huge amounts appear to have been raised for seriously ill children who never received the money.

How do cold weather health alerts work?

The weather alert service warns the public when high or low temperatures could damage their health.

Why are sperm donors having hundreds of children?

The European sperm market is booming, but is some donors' sperm being used to make too many babies?

Nicotine pouch rise driven by young men - study

Around 7.5% of 16 to 24-year-old-men are using the small sachets that fit under the top lip, research suggests.

Plans to fix NHS dental care and save some patients hundreds of pounds

The new proposals mean those needing complicated care over numerous appointments could save up to £225.

Online gaming escaped Australia's social media ban - but critics say it's just as addictive

Parents and experts say gaming poses many of the same risks for kids as social media, and want them included.

Flu in five charts - how this year's winter outbreak is different

NHS England says it's facing a "worst-case scenario" after flu hospital cases jump 55% in a week.

5 Live News Specials

That Time of the Month with Naga Munchetty, Dr Nighat Arif and Dr Christine Ekechi

How I proved hair loss and dizziness aren't just symptoms of 'being a mum'

Iron deficiency is a relatively common problem, especially in women. Here's how to spot the symptoms.

Streeting confirms public inquiry into NHS trust

The TEWV announcement comes after calls from families of three patients who died by suicide.

Campaigners question ethics of puberty-blocker trial in legal letter to Streeting

Researchers and the UK regulator say the study is going to help improve care for children questioning their gender.

Doctor wrote off my hair loss and dizziness as 'just being a tired mum'

Iron deficiency is a relatively common problem, especially in women. Here's how to spot the symptons.

Why is flu so bad this winter - and should you buy a vaccine?

Flu has come early this year, and experts predict it could be a particularly nasty season.

Masks to be worn in three hospitals as flu cases surge

Frimley Health NHS Trust is the latest to reintroduce masks as UK hospitals come under strain.

Last minute offer may avert strike by resident doctors

Deal put forward by ministers includes rapid expansion of training posts, but no promises on pay.

Joe Wicks: Protein's not just for bodybuilders

The fitness coach explains how it helps and how you can meet your protein needs.

Sperm from donor with cancer-causing gene was used to conceive almost 200 children

Some children have already died and only a minority who inherit the mutation will escape cancer in their lifetimes.

NHS must take elderly infections more seriously, Chris Whitty warns

England's chief medical officer says doctors do not appreciate risk of heart attack and stroke, as flu cases rise.

Streeting orders review into mental health and ADHD diagnoses

The health secretary says the aim is to tackle a rising demand for services and pressure on the NHS.

Doctors failed to tell dad-of-seven he was dying

William Chapman only found out he had a terminal diagnosis when his GP mentioned it in passing.

'Life being stressful is not an illness' - GPs on mental health over-diagnosis

Hundreds of GPs in England tell the BBC they are also worried about a lack of help for patients.

Health Sec Review Into Mental Health and ADHD Diagnoses

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has launched a review into mental health and ADHD diagnoses

Doctors to stage five-day strike before Christmas

Walkout in England begins on 17 December and will be 14th strike in pay dispute.

School taught me about bank accounts but not breast exams

Resources will be made available in schools on women's health topics to reduce the gender health gap.

Prostate cancer screening should not be offered to most UK men, say experts

It recommends that only men with a confirmed genetic risk of prostate cancer should be screened for the disease.

HIV battle is not over, warns It's a Sin creator

Russell T Davies says misinformation about the virus made him "despair".

Cancer patient welcomes newly-approved treatment

Sharon Price from Newcastle-under-Lyme says she was glad to avoid the need for surgery.

Women 'traumatised' by breast cancer treatment at NHS trust

More than 200 patients suffered harm, including unnecessary mastectomies, the BBC has been told.

'Much higher than I expected' - Catrin Nye finds out about her forever chemical levels

Forever chemicals, or PFAS, exist in many household items such as waterproof clothing and cookware.

HIV warning to older women as infections increase

The Blue Sky Trust charity reacts to a rise in HIV infections among heterosexual women.