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Hundreds contact BBC about mystery skin condition 'hell' - but doctors can't agree it exists
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 23:41:47 GMT
Some think it's a severe case of eczema. Others say it's a condition called TSW. But doctors are stuck in a dilemma.
Incontinence problems leave me 'leaking while competing'
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:19:03 GMT
Aimee Oliver never imagined that giving birth would ultimately cause her to need surgery for incontinence.
'I'm not being listened to' - new health plan launched as women say they are still ignored
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:01:48 GMT
New plans to improve healthcare for women and girls have been set out, but will they change anything?
What is chickenpox and who can get an NHS vaccine?
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:31:12 GMT
The standard NHS childhood vaccination programme will include chickenpox from 2 January 2026.
Patients harmed as Covid pandemic brought NHS close to collapse, inquiry finds
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:38:03 GMT
Third report into the pandemic says patients and staff were failed as health service only just coped.
Lawmakers clash with RFK Jr as he shifts focus away from vaccines
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:55:15 GMT
During a three-hour hearing, the US health secretary tried to focus on chronic disease while being pressed on vaccines.
Mental health support to be offered to people with diabetes in UK first
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:47:31 GMT
People with diabetes are twice as likely to have depression, a charity backing tailored support says.
Could weight-loss jabs be behind rising gallbladder removals?
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:03:39 GMT
Last year, there was a 15% annual increase in the operations and surgeons want more research.
I feared my son had a brain tumour but he'd been poisoned with vitamin D
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:08:07 GMT
Investigations found Roo had been accidentally poisoned with a dose of vitamin D prescribed for growing pains.
Rollout of Covid vaccines extraordinary feat - inquiry report
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:39:07 GMT
Covid vaccines saved hundreds of thousands of lives, but a small minority harmed need better support, says report.
What to do if you think someone has heat exhaustion or heatstroke
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:59:20 GMT
Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather.
Pupil art sessions 'bring joy' to hospice
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 16:06:55 GMT
The Hospice in the Weald in Pembury runs the sessions for people with life-limiting conditions.
A cold could kill my daughter - hospital visits feel like a death sentence
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:57:53 GMT
Rebecca Quayle, who has terminal cancer, has had to wait in A&E with people coughing and taking Covid tests.
Rollout of Covid vaccines extraordinary feat - inquiry report
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:39:07 GMT
Covid vaccines saved hundreds of thousands of lives, but a small minority harmed need better support, says report.
Three young people contract meningitis in Weymouth
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:48:19 GMT
Young people are to be offered the MenB vaccine after three cases of meningitis were confirmed.
Inside Health
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT
James Gallagher is joined by experts to answer key questions on the meningitis outbreak.
Prince William praises £20m milestone for Bowelbabe fund
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:53:47 GMT
The Bowelbabe fund, set up by Dame Deborah James in 2022, helps to support Cancer Research UK.
Poetry, rhyme and rhythm saved my life
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:12:56 GMT
People with diabetes are twice as likely to have depression, a charity backing tailored support says.
Why did resident doctors go on strike and how much are they paid?
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:04:33 GMT
Resident doctors in England have returned to work after the 15th walkout in a long-running dispute.
Senior midwife appointed to maternity inquiry
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:03:52 GMT
Senior midwife Donna Ockenden will review maternity services in Sussex after a campaign by families.
Why is walking in the rain good for your mental health?
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:08:48 GMT
Why is walking in the rain good for your mental health?
No, Kim K did not really wear this t-shirt at Coachella...
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:56:52 GMT
BBC Verify breaks down how fake viral images of celebrities at Coachella are actually AI generated.
What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:22:02 GMT
Two people have died following an "unpredecented" outbreak of meningitis in Kent.
Inside Health
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT
James visits Hackney, which has one of the lowest vaccination rates in the country.
'Men should discuss their feelings more'
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:37:33 GMT
Men should discuss their feelings more
Doctors' strikes can have surprising benefits - but are they sustainable?
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:06:45 GMT
Some hospital trusts tell the BBC previous action has seen shorter waits, faster decisions and calmer corridors.
Are UK students at risk of more deadly meningitis outbreaks?
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:15:07 GMT
The worst seems to be over, but questions remain about why this happened and whether it could happen again.
Why did resident doctors go on strike and how much are they paid?
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:04:33 GMT
Resident doctors in England have returned to work after the 15th walkout in a long-running dispute.
Podcaster advocating for endometriosis awareness
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:12:35 GMT
Alexandra Morris said women can be dismissed by doctors when describing symptoms of endometriosis.
Breakthrough £90,000 Alzheimer's drugs unlikely to benefit patients, report suggests
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:01:52 GMT
A major review has provoked a backlash after concluding the medicines provide too little benefit to be noticed.
Men's group hopes to ease strain on NHS services
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:25:00 GMT
"I want to tackle loneliness and we feel like this group can do that," the organisation's founder says.
Caffeine pouch craze: A teenage trend troubling some experts
Fri, 01 Aug 2025 00:06:06 GMT
Some social media influencers are pushing products to young gym-goers and students, health experts warn.
'I was kicked out of bar because of my wheelchair'
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:17:11 GMT
Maddie Haining, 18, says she was told she was a safety risk and escorted out of a Manchester nightspot.
Wellbeing garden opens to combat isolation
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:07:31 GMT
The outdoor area at Yarm Wellness will officially open to the public on Saturday.
Researchers look into island's health benefits
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:11:23 GMT
The team aims to find out what it is about the Isle of Wight that makes people feel better.
World Cup winner Kildunne reveals body dysmorphia struggle
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:56:33 GMT
England rugby star Ellie Kildunne says she slipped into disordered eating and unhealthy weight loss during Covid.
Inside Health
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT
James Gallagher finds out how a hot flush feels - and delves into a new treatment.
'Two weeks will make such a difference': UK first as NI brings in miscarriage leave
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:10:03 GMT
Northern Ireland becomes first part of UK to bring in legal entitlement for parents affected by miscarriage at any stage of a pregnancy to have paid leave.
Stay at home advice questioned and rules too tough - key findings from Covid report
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:00:23 GMT
An NHS close to collapse, patients failed and NHS staff put at risk - what you need to know.
Deep-fried food banned in new plans for school dinners
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:36:55 GMT
Schools are being told to cut down on sugary desserts, and provide more vegetables and whole grains.
ChatGPT 'uncovered woman's rare condition' after years of misdiagnosis
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:11:43 GMT
Phoebe was told she'd be treated as a mental health patient if she kept returning to A&E.
Fewer heat-related deaths in 2025 despite warmest summer
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:08:13 GMT
Summer 2025 was the warmest UK summer on record, with four heatwaves, a top temperature of nearly 38C and a mean temperature of 16.1C
Women's network for mid-life wellbeing launches
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 06:12:58 GMT
The support group was set up by a woman who challenged herself to try 50 new things before turning 50.
Vaccines a huge success, but public trust must be earned - key findings from Covid report
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:02:12 GMT
Immunisation saved hundreds of thousands of UK lives, but vaccine hesitancy remains an issue.
What is the UK Covid inquiry and how does it work?
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:20:11 GMT
The fourth report from the inquiry into the pandemic said the vaccine roll-out was an "extraordinary feat".
Inside Health
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT
James Gallagher examines the outbreak of bacterial meningitis in Kent.
Is the bite of the false widow spider dangerous?
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:41:57 GMT
Experts say noble false widow spiders could be to blame for an increase in bites being treated in hospital.
What is vegan collagen?
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:22:54 GMT
What's the latest on Collagen?
What is the UK Covid inquiry and how does it work?
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:20:11 GMT
The fourth report from the inquiry into the pandemic said the vaccine roll-out was an "extraordinary feat".
'I'm not being listened to' - new health plan launched as women say they are still ignored
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:01:48 GMT
New plans to improve healthcare for women and girls have been set out, but will they change anything?
New light shed on who benefits most from weight-loss jabs
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:07:19 GMT
People who carry variations in two genes linked to appetite and digestion can lose more weight when taking drugs to treat obesity, research suggests.
Weight-loss jabs will be offered on NHS for people at risk of further heart attacks
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:01:43 GMT
More than a million people in England will start being offered the anti-obesity jab for better heart health and to avoid strokes.
I've been a sex educator for six years. Why did I start doubting my contraception choices?
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 23:15:17 GMT
Misinformation about contraception has been spreading on social media, alongside the "very real frustrations" of women complaining about side effects.
'Doctors strikes' and 'paw prints in space'
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 06:12:09 GMT
A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England.
The Food Chain
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:01:00 GMT
So you think you eat enough fibre? You probably don't. Here's what to do about it.
NHS tracker - are hospital waiting times improving near you?
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:00:58 GMT
Use our interactive tracker to see if treatment waits are getting better at your local hospital.
Don't feel like exercising? Maybe it's the wrong time of day for you
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:54:08 GMT
Time your workout to your body clock, health researchers advise based on latest evidence.
Incontinence problems leave me 'leaking while competing'
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:14:12 GMT
Aimee Oliver's problems began in her 20s following the birth of her first child.
What does hot weather do to the body?
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:46:50 GMT
Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm.
Single-sex space guidance for organisations to be published after May elections
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:54:17 GMT
Equalities minister Bridget Phillipson says election rules mean a new draft cannot be published until next month.
Trans woman leaves role with women's health charity
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:03:16 GMT
Steph Richards' endometriosis charity work was criticised by former Home Secretary Suella Braverman.
'Month of worry' over doctor strike surgery delay
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:32:52 GMT
The strike further delays Tom Lawson's gastric bypass surgery after a more than three-year wait.
'I'm the lucky one' - more than one in three young men now live with their parents
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:16:33 GMT
Last year, the highest proportion of men aged 20-34 were still living at home since at least 2007 as the rising cost of living takes hold.
Pregnancy vaccine reduces baby hospital admissions for RSV by 80%
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:35:23 GMT
A study confirms the vaccine gives excellent protection for babies against life-threatening chest infections.
Should we be using cotton buds to clean our ears?
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:33:39 GMT
Greg Foot asks whether we should be using cotton buds to clean our ears.
Hospitals coping well with doctors' strike so far - NHS boss
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:56:27 GMT
Resident doctors in England – the new name for junior doctors – are taking part in their 15th walkout in a long-running pay dispute.