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Women with PMOS should have yearly NHS checks, says health watchdog

Despite affecting millions of women in the UK, PMOS is still under-diagnosed and inconsistently managed, say experts.

Amos: There needs to be a 'set of standards' for care

Review chair Baroness Valerie Amos recommends changes to overhaul the NHS maternity care system.

Louise Thompson presses health secretary on date to appoint commissioner

The health secretary says he would not give a date that he 'cannot keep as a promise' after being asked for one by the influencer and campaigner.

Report chair recommends maternity and neonatal commissioner

Baroness Amos is leading the government-commissioned review into maternity and neonatal care in the UK.

'We can't continue like this': Inquiry demands NHS maternity overhaul

An independent inquiry into England's maternity services has found "unacceptable racism and discrimination" is affecting patient safety.

Why is pregnancy sickness drug not easily accessible to all?

BBC journalist Linzi Kinghorn finds out why a pregnancy sickness drug is not always accessible on the NHS.

Over one million children referred for mental healthcare - with anxiety the main reason

Demand is soaring beyond capacity, meaning children in England wait years for help with various conditions.

Resident doctors take strike action over pay

The BMA said there will "undoubtedly be cancellation of operations, outpatient appointments and elective care" but "patient safety will still be prioritised".

Catherine completes Three Peaks Challenge to 'explore life beyond' cancer diagnosis

The Princess of Wales did the endurance event to raise awareness about "holistic healthcare" for cancer patients.

Woman found cancer after requesting mammogram at 79

Carol Turansky says it was only discovered after she contacted the breast cancer screening unit.

Tributes paid to pioneering gynaecological surgeon

Prof Christopher Balogun-Lynch was "pivotal" in the development of Milton Keynes University Hospital.

Even young and fit urged to skip runs and too many beers in heatwave

Cardiac arrests have gone up during very hot weather, and it's not just among the elderly and frail, experts are warning.

Is laughter really the best medicine?

Researchers launch a "Laughter Lab" to explore how laughing can improve wellbeing and health.

How to treat heat exhaustion

BBC Medical Editor Fergus Walsh speaks to St John's ambulance service about treating heat exhaustion.

All in the Mind

What does the evidence tell us?

All in the Mind

What does the evidence tell us?

Why women are more affected by hot weather than men

Why are women’s bodies impacted by heat differently to men’s?

The Climate Question

How the rise in night-time temperatures is starting to disrupt our sleep and health

The Climate Question

How the rise in night-time temperatures is starting to disrupt our sleep and health

The Climate Question

How the rise in night-time temperatures is starting to disrupt our sleep and health

Want to feel happier at work? Take a five-minute walk

Sitting for prolonged periods is associated with health complications – but you can counteract the risks of a sedentary life.

'I forgot what it's like to be outside': Intensive care ward opens on rooftop

The outdoor ward, at King's College Hospital in London, will monitor how much it boosts the recovery of seriously ill patients.

Puberty blocker trial will help reduce harm, says Cass report author

Dr Hilary Cass says she is "absolutely convinced that more children will be harmed if we don't do the trial than if we do."

What are UV levels and how can you protect yourself?

Some UV exposure is essential for our wellbeing, but too much is damaging and can cause skin cancer.

The Climate Question

How the rise in night-time temperatures is starting to disrupt our sleep and health

Swim club calls for more school water safety lessons

From the autumn a new Water Safety Forum is being introduced to primary and secondary schools.

How can we help our fathers live longer?

One in five men dies before the age of 65 but getting help sooner could save lives.

Jeremy Clarkson in remission from prostate cancer

The presenter shared his "aggressive" cancer diagnosis on an episode of Clarkson's Farm earlier this week.

Minimum age of 11 set for UK puberty blocker trial

Gender-questioning children will have to be at least 11 years old to take part in a clinical trial of puberty-blocking drugs.

How to keep children cool in the heat

How to keep children cool in the heat

Can sunlight make you sneeze?

Do you suffer from Achoo syndrome? Sarah Keith-Lucas explains this unusual condition.

New cancer care centres set to be built

The centres run by charity Maggie's will open in Coventry and Birmingham within the next two years.

What are the plans for Liverpool Women's Hospital?

There are plans to move some maternity services to the Royal Liverpool - which could affect around 130 high-risk births each year

One in four births in England is now emergency caesarean, BBC analysis shows

The shift marks a significant rise over the last five years, but experts say there is no single, clear explanation for the increase.

Cervical cancer deaths fall to zero in young women given vaccine

A new study finds that hundreds of lives have been saved since school-age girls were offered the HPV jab in 2008.

Can we grow a third set of teeth?

Can we grow a third set of teeth? Dr Oscar examines the truth behind the headlines

Flesh-eating bug made my skin look like roadkill

Caroline Fonjock says she owes her life to the medics who quickly diagnosed and treated her.

How an ovary syndrome led to Bake Off star's fame

Now a successful TV presenter, Briony May Williams said she started stress-baking when she became ill.

Witnessing joy amid the death: BBC travels to epicentre of Ebola outbreak

There are glimpses of happiness in the Democratic Republic of Congo's fight against the virus that has killed more than 170.

Islanders' lifestyle views could help shape future

The results could help the government plan and deliver services in the future, officials say.

'I won't have another baby after breastfeeding trauma'

New mothers say they did not receive enough breastfeeding support when their babies were born.

Why you might not be buying the right pain relief for period cramps

Many women are buying less effective pain medication for period cramps, supermarket data suggests.

A&E to remain open as doctors' strike called off

Resident doctor strikes are now on pause while they consider a new pay offer form the government.

Resident doctors cancel strike after new offer from government

The walkout had been due to start at 07:00 BST on Monday and last until Friday.

What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?

Some people can carry bacteria in their nose or throat without getting sick, but can spread it to others.

'I've never been this good' – revolutionary immune reset puts lupus in remission

Patients on the trial have not needed medication to manage their condition.

Meningitis B vaccine to be offered to a million young people

The decision for the one-off vaccine programme follows the unprecedented outbreak in Kent this year.

What in the World

PCOS is now PMOS - but why do we still know so little about it?

What to do if you think someone has heat exhaustion or heatstroke

Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather.

What's really going on in your gut?

The gut is home to around trillions of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses and fungi. What are they all doing down there!?

Author on benefits of investing in children's mental health

Dr Monique Lynch-Jonah has launched the Healthy Minds Kids Series. The collection of picture books aims to help children aged seven to 12 develop emotional wellbeing, confidence, resilience, and positive mental health from an early age.

Advanced radiotherapy for prostate cancer to cut sessions from 20 to five

Some men in England with the disease will now be offered an advanced form of treatment on the NHS.

Daily pill doubles survival time for pancreatic cancer patients

The drug, daraxonrasib, has been hailed as a breakthrough in managing the deadliest of all the major cancers.

'Lives still at risk' from unregulated baby sleep industry after BBC investigation

'Families deserve clarity about the qualifications and training of those caring for their children'

What in the World

It’s an effort to combat disease-carrying bugs

Top five-a-day foods new study says your heart needs

Not all fruit and veg is equal for getting nutrients called flavanols, say researchers.

Cosmeticorexia: How girls are falling down a skincare rabbit hole

Fuelled by social media, the market for children's skincare is booming. Experts fear for the long-term impact on girls

1 in 4 births in England now by emergency C-section

A quarter of all babies in England are now delivered by emergency caesarean operations, BBC analysis shows - marking a significant rise over the last five years.

One in four births in England is now emergency caesarean, BBC analysis shows

The shift marks a significant rise over the last five years, but experts say there is no single, clear explanation for the increase.

'World-first' vaccine designed by Artificial Intelligence

Cambridge scientists say they have, for the first time, tested a vaccine designed by AI.

What a hair loss breakthrough could mean for women like me

As scientists edge closer to new treatments for hair loss, Victoria Derbyshire examines what such breakthroughs could mean for women.

Emma Barnett: Fighting Endometriosis

Emma Barnett exposes the devastating reality of endometriosis and its toll on women.

Emma Barnett: Fighting Endometriosis

Emma Barnett exposes the devastating reality of endometriosis and its toll on women.

Genital herpes rising in England

New cases of genital herpes are increasing in England, bucking an overall fall in sexually transmitted infections (STIs), the latest data shows.

What are the plans for Liverpool Women's Hospital?

There are plans to move some maternity services to the Royal Liverpool - which could affect around 130 high-risk births each year

Could lifting weights actually help you live longer?

Regular weight training can significantly reduce the risk of early death, research suggests.

More black men to benefit from prostate cancer screening trial

Experts are trying to find the best way to screen for prostate cancer, since blood tests alone are not accurate enough for most men.

Genital herpes rising in England, despite overall drop in STIs

New cases of genital herpes have increased, while many other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have started to decline.

'Why I'm showing my hernia online'

Amy Bamford turned to social media to seek advice about her hernia.