Why Gen Z women know more about periods than their mums Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps August 15, 2026 From PMOS to cycle syncing, young women are teaching their mums about periods. Read more
The Documentary Podcast Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 31, 2026 Ed Butler investigates one of Europe’s most wanted drug smugglers Read more
How to advocate for your health Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 31, 2026 Dr Xand van Tulleken and Professor Sunita Sar explore why we follow advice we suspect is bad for us. Read more
What your summer reading list says about you Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 31, 2026 Just picked your holiday book? Our choices can subconsciously reveal important parts of our personality, studies show. Read more
How to do neon festival make-up - without harming your skin Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 29, 2026 Neon is on trend, but some make-up products pose a serious risk to your health. Here's what to check for, and how to dazzle. Read more
Inside Health Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 29, 2026 How understanding inflammation could transform treatments from cancer to Alzheimer’s. Read more
Inside Health Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 29, 2026 How understanding inflammation could transform treatments from cancer to Alzheimer’s. Read more
Granny wins care home Happy Hour law change Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 29, 2026 Anita Le Brun, the face of a campaign to allow for alcohol to be served at care homes without a licence, is celebrating its success. Read more
Burnham doesn't rule out tax rises to fix social care Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 29, 2026 The prime minister holds cross-party talks as he speeds up review of social care in England. Read more
Granny wins care home Happy Hour law change Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 28, 2026 Anita Le Brun, the face of a campaign to allow for alcohol to be served at care homes without a licence, is celebrating its success. Read more
Burnham invites Tories and Lib Dems to social care talks Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 28, 2026 In a speech, the PM is expected to say finding common ground across party lines will be key to fixing social care. Read more
'Things need to change': The campaign for women's minister Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 27, 2026 Eimear, Pearse, AoÃsha and Devyn from Ballycastle want to see a change in how women are protected in NI. Read more
Hundreds of thousands of women get morning-after pill via free pharmacy service Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 27, 2026 Since October, the morning-after pill has been made available free-of-charge at high street pharmacies under a new scheme in England. Read more
Inside Health Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 26, 2026 Also, running during pregnancy and how to recover. Read more
Inside Health Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 26, 2026 Also, running during pregnancy and how to recover. Read more
Badenoch says PM must rule out tax rises to fund social care reform Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 26, 2026 In a letter to the PM, the Conservative leader offers to work with him on adult social care reform. Read more
Burnham to address social care, youth unemployment and devolution Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 25, 2026 A No 10 source says it is an attempt by the prime minister to show he is "hitting the ground running". Read more
First person gets new experimental vaccine for Ebola Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 24, 2026 Ed Hunt, 37 and from the UK, voluteered after seeing news reports of the deadly Ebola outbreak in DR Congo. Read more
Heatwave anxiety can make you feel 'incredibly helpless' - here's how to manage it Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 24, 2026 Extreme heat can take a toll on mental health - and young people and women are among the groups most at risk, according to one study. Read more
Female veterans support group makes national impact Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 23, 2026 Chelley Tulloch, a former RAF medic, is one of 48 female veterans to benefit from the groups' help. Read more
Teenager drops social media addiction lawsuit against Meta Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 23, 2026 Claims from a 15-year-old boy were set to go to trial next week in Los Angeles, but the case has now been dropped. Read more
Hope for thousands of MS patients as 'life-changing' drug now on NHS in England Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 22, 2026 Fampridine boosts nerve signals to make it easier to walk, with up to 5,000 eligible. Read more
Inside Health Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 22, 2026 Also, running during pregnancy and how to recover. Read more
Inside Health Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 22, 2026 Also, running during pregnancy and how to recover. Read more
Why Joe Marler turned to cycling... Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 22, 2026 Joe Marler tells BBC Sport's Alex Fletcher about the benefits of cycling. Read more
Removing tax from sanitary products 'pointless' Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 21, 2026 Jersey's government has spent more than £500,000 on its free period product scheme since 2022. Read more
UK humanitarian worker monitored for Ebola in London hospital Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 21, 2026 The health worker was evacuated to the UK from the DR Congo after being potentially exposed to the virus. Read more
More young women in their 20s are getting type 2 diabetes Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 21, 2026 England is seeing "a worrying increase" in women in their 20s developing type 2 diabetes, say experts. Here's what to look out for. Read more
Inside Health Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 21, 2026 Also, running during pregnancy and how to recover. Read more
Your tips on getting a fussy child to eat, and six recipes they'll love Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 21, 2026 Want to avoid battles over broccoli and squabbles over spinach? We've asked you for your advice on how to cope at mealtimes over the summer holidays. Read more
'You are not alone with endometriosis pain' Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 19, 2026 Endometriosis wellbeing hubs are being called for by a Medway woman. Read more
Inside Health Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 19, 2026 Does the success of the HPV vaccine mean that cervical screening can be reduced? Read more
Inside Health Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 19, 2026 Does the success of the HPV vaccine mean that cervical screening can be reduced? Read more
Why some women are being driven out of the workplace by an illness Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 18, 2026 Three women describe how endometriosis has affected their careers, as an inquiry takes place. Read more
The hidden cost of the night shift and how to sleep it off Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 18, 2026 More than three million people in the UK work night shifts, which can greatly impact their health. What can be done to help them? Read more
I'll lose my bowel because my pain was dismissed until my husband spoke up Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 18, 2026 An operation left Donna Davies in constant pain but she only felt believed when her husband spoke up. Read more
Doctors failed to spot my hidden condition for so long I was left permanently disabled Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 17, 2026 Actor Daneka Etchells is performing in a show which reflects her experiences of "medical gaslighting". Read more
Newborn babies in England to be tested for SMA Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 17, 2026 All newborn babies in England will be tested for the genetic disease spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), as part of a major study. Read more
Targeted prostate cancer treatment cuts risk of side effects, study suggests Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 17, 2026 An NHS trial over 10 years followed nearly 3,500 men who received focal therapy, a less invasive treatment. Read more
What type of procrastinator are you - and how to fix it now (not later) Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 17, 2026 The nine types of stalling that researchers say can reveal something deeper about us and why it's not always bad. Read more
Energy drinks to be banned for under-16s in England from April Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 16, 2026 It will be illegal to sell high-caffeine beverages to under-16s from April next year, but soft drinks with lower caffeine levels will not be affected. Read more
Jesy Nelson calls plan to test newborns for deadly muscle condition a 'victory' Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 15, 2026 All newborn babies are set to have a heel prick test for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) in England. Read more
Inside Health Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 15, 2026 Does the success of the HPV vaccine mean that cervical screening can be reduced? Read more
Inside Health Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 15, 2026 Does the success of the HPV vaccine mean that cervical screening can be reduced? Read more
The methanol poisoning that "all began with that drink" Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 15, 2026 Calum was poisoned by methanol and has since joined a campaign to raise awareness of the risks Read more
What in the World Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 15, 2026 A first of its kind study is looking at the link between ADHD and hormonal changes Read more
'Don't let blood be on your hands', mother tells inquiry Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 15, 2026 The mum of Elise Sebastian, who died in a mental health unit, gives evidence to the Lampard Inquiry. Read more
Is your period worsening your ADHD symptoms? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 13, 2026 A first of its kind study by UK researchers is looking at the link between menstrual cycles and ADHD. Read more
How my period is supercharging my ADHD Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 13, 2026 A first-of-its-kind study by UK researchers is looking at the link between menstrual cycles and ADHD. Read more
Inside Health Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 12, 2026 Are mosquitos biting earlier and how to optimise sperm. Read more
Inside Health Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 12, 2026 Are mosquitos biting earlier and how to optimise sperm. Read more
Why wellness is booming at festivals in the UK Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 11, 2026 Organisers say they are seeing more demand for wellness events such as yoga and running clubs. Read more
We are living fewer years in good health: Is the NHS part of the problem? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 11, 2026 What is driving the UK's fall in healthy life expectancy? Read more
US pays out $3m to victims of mystery Havana Syndrome condition reported by spies Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 11, 2026 US officials and diplomats and their families began reporting a mysterious illness a decade ago. Read more
Surviving in the wild for suicide awareness Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 10, 2026 Kit Birks has walked the entire length of Europe to raise money and awareness for suicie prevention. Read more
People in 50s urged to complete bowel cancer screening Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 10, 2026 Health officials warn little over half of 54-year-olds completed free at-home test kits. Read more
Cycling from Paris to London for Rori Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 09, 2026 The cyclists taking part in the Ride for Rori raised £61,000 for the Oxford Hospitals Charity. Read more
Pioneering treatment saves identical twins from rare pregnancy condition Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 09, 2026 Identical twins Nancy and Margo benefitted from the procedure while in the womb as part of a world-first medical trial. Read more
Motherhood not all warm and fuzzy: Bollywood actor's play spotlights messier side Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 09, 2026 As a society, we take mothers for granted and raising children is a thankless job, says actor Kalki Koechlin. Read more
What heat actually does to the body Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 08, 2026 The BBC's health and science correspondent, James Gallagher, does some tests to show you. Read more
Inside Health Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 08, 2026 Are mosquitos biting earlier and how to optimise sperm. Read more
What does extreme heat do to your body? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 08, 2026 Dr Oscar explains what does extreme heat do to your body? Read more
More or less protein? The foods to get you through a heatwave Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 07, 2026 When turning on the oven is a no-no and you're bored of salads, these foods (and drinks) will help to beat the heat. Read more
Unmasked: The autistic women authoring a better future Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 06, 2026 Late-diagnosed autistic women explain the need to fill knowledge gaps after decades of being hidden. Read more
Why some African nations are turning down Trump aid money Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 06, 2026 The Trump administration sees the aid as more transactional - but some say it is not a fair trade. Read more
Women face hidden fertility ceiling despite donor eggs Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 06, 2026 Age-related changes in the womb lining may be the cause and could be treatable in the future, say experts. Read more
The weight loss pill that you can now buy in the UK Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 06, 2026 All the you need to know about the weight loss pill Wegovy being available in the UK. Read more
How often do you get up from your desk? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 06, 2026 A study found that even a five-minute walk boosts your mood and lowers fatigue. Read more
How to get through World Cup-induced sleep deprivation Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 06, 2026 The euphoria from England's dramatic victory over Mexico might not be enough to get you through Monday. Read more
Wegovy weight loss pill now available in UK - here's what you need to know Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 05, 2026 The once-a-day pill, from the makers of the Wegovy weight-loss jab, can now be bought privately in UK pharmacies. Read more
'Lung scan in supermarket car park saved my life' Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 04, 2026 Sandra Champkins was symptom-free but a CT scan at Banbury's Tesco car park detected she had cancer. Read more
NHS app to use AI to determine which service best for patients Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 04, 2026 The update will be available to all users in England by April 2028, the health service says. Read more
How to walk 30 minutes a day - your tips Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 03, 2026 From walking the dog before breakfast to getting off the bus a stop early, readers share their tips for building a daily walking habit. Read more
German row over plan for workers to need sick note on first day of illness Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 03, 2026 A doctors' group says it "borders on madness" that patients will have to obtain the note in person. Read more
How to calm an overstimulated mind Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 03, 2026 Kimberley asks her guest, chartered psychologist Dr Ellie Buckley, why we get sensory overload. Read more
Doctors vote to take strike action in row over pay Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 03, 2026 The British Medical Association is in dispute with Manx Care over "pay erosion since 2008". Read more
A mayor in Japan announced her maternity leave - and got the whole country talking Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 02, 2026 In the face of criticism, Shoko Kawata, 35, says she loves her job and is proud to be taking time off to have a baby. Read more
WHO says Hantavirus outbreak linked to ship is over Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 02, 2026 The World Health Organization's director general says no further cases have been reported since 25 May. Read more
How to deal with excessive sweating Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 02, 2026 How to deal with excessive sweating Read more
Can a 10-second finger workout help keep your brain healthy? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 01, 2026 Dr Oscar is back with the latest health headlines. Read more