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More protein or less? The foods to get you through a heatwave
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:05:56 GMT
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.
There's a reason child vaccination rates are falling - and it's not social media
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 23:10:05 GMT
As child immunisation rates fall across the UK, one clinic in west Yorkshire is taking aggressive steps to boost immunisations
What are UV levels and how can you protect yourself?
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:43:26 GMT
Some UV exposure is essential for our wellbeing, but too much is damaging and can cause skin cancer.
Inside Health
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Plus, how much do people really change their habits for a free coffee?
World's first patient to undergo live AI-assisted brain surgery has tumour removed
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 23:07:22 GMT
Without brain surgery guided by live AI assistance, Rhys Hibbert could have lost his sight to a tumour.
Consultants and specialist doctors take strike action over pay
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:26:34 GMT
Full emergency cover remained in place and patients were told to attend all scheduled appointments unless advised otherwise.
'World-first' vaccine designed by artificial intelligence
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:29:06 GMT
Cambridge scientists say they have, for the first time, tested a vaccine designed by AI.
I went for a full body MOT and the results came as a shock
Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:49:48 GMT
The private body scan industry is booming, but is it doing more harm than good?
Weekly type 2 diabetes jab could replace daily injections
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:39:40 GMT
Hundreds of thousands of people with type 2 diabetes could get access to a new weekly insulin jab to replace daily injections.
PMOS clinics 'good start, but more can be done'
Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:26:15 GMT
Jersey's government launches a three-month trial clinic to help women with the ovarian syndrome.
Wellness habits you can start now - at no (or little) cost
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:23:55 GMT
Living a healthy life doesn't have to just be about pricey studio classes and luxury retreats.
Hypermobility - the little-known 'bendy disease' that causes pain and fatigue
Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:13:52 GMT
The disorder may affect hundreds of thousands in the UK, but many face delays in getting a diagnosis.
Starting uni? What to know about the free NHS meningitis B jab in England
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 01:00:09 GMT
It follows the UK's largest and fastest growing meningitis B outbreak to date in Kent earlier this year.
UK wasted £10bn on PPE that left NHS staff poorly protected, Covid inquiry finds
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:12:53 GMT
Healthcare staff were unable to properly protect themselves, or those in their care, from dangerous infections, says the latest inquiry report.
Heavy periods study to create world's largest biobank
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:12:32 GMT
It will the create world's largest menstrual fluid biobank to improve treatment of heavy periods.
A&E to remain open as doctors' strike called off
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 14:15:17 GMT
Resident doctor strikes are now on pause while they consider a new pay offer form the government.
What are the symptoms of Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder?
Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:23:21 GMT
The disorder may affect hundreds of thousands of people in the UK, but many face significant delays in getting a diagnosis.
Bird flu vaccine trial against potential pandemic strain begins
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:00:08 GMT
The jab targets the H5N1 flu strain which has caused devastating infections in bird populations worldwide, but has yet to spread between humans.
Inside Health
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Also, running during pregnancy and how to recover.
Covid inquiry PPE report - key findings
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:45:44 GMT
What went wrong with the government's planning and buying of vital items like gloves and gowns that cost taxpayers billions of pounds.
Obesity rates have doubled in England since 1993 - what's going on?
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:38:46 GMT
Around seven million more adults are living with obesity than would have been if obesity rates had stayed the same as 1993.
Resident doctors cancel strike after new offer from government
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 20:46:11 GMT
The walkout had been due to start at 07:00 BST on Monday and last until Friday.
Nicotine vapes best chance to quit smoking, major review finds
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:40:38 GMT
They work better than patches, gum or pills, the most up-to-date evidence suggests.
Inside Health
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:12:00 GMT
Millions of people still have long Covid, yet a cure still isn't quite within reach.
Off to Reading or Leeds? Here's your guide to festival make-up (without the toxins)
Thu, 27 Aug 2026 07:09:54 GMT
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.
Inside Health
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
How understanding inflammation could transform treatments from cancer to Alzheimer’s.
NHS bosses warn of chaos in ADHD and autism care
Fri, 28 Aug 2026 01:23:09 GMT
Costs are spiralling out of control as unregulated private providers capitalise on demand, say managers.
Vaccine breakthrough stops cancer returning in trial
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:10:33 GMT
A new jab extended the length of time patients were cancer free, but it is unclear for how long.
Why is it so hard to find an NHS dentist? Find out how many have closed where you live
Sun, 23 Aug 2026 23:10:18 GMT
Nearly 600 practices in England have withdrawn from NHS dentistry over the last 10 years, as the service heads towards a two-tier system.
HPV home-testing kits now available in England
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:46:26 GMT
Over the next year, nearly four million will receive invites on the NHS App or via text message, email or letter to order a free kit to use at home.
Doctors vote to take strike action in row over pay
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:08:16 GMT
The British Medical Association is in dispute with Manx Care over "pay erosion since 2008".
Mum's perforated bowel ordeal after scan error
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:24:51 GMT
Mum developed sepsis after scan error and now calls for better postnatal care for women.
'I can't do the things my friends do': Life as a teenage carer
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:49:25 GMT
Young carers face huge disadvantages growing up - one teenager explains what life is like.
Salmonella outbreak: What we know so far
Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:02:19 GMT
Hundreds have fallen ill with salmonella infections in an outbreak linked to imported eggs.
'It can be isolating' - how does heat impact anxiety?
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:04:28 GMT
Southampton woman Lauren has health anxiety that gets worse during the hot weather.
Vaping best way to quit smoking, new study finds
Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:00:33 GMT
A team looked at 80 major trials involving nearly 30,000 people and found that nicotine vapes were more effective than traditional aids, increasing the success rate by about 60 percent.
What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:27:27 GMT
Some people can carry bacteria in their nose or throat without getting sick, but can spread it to others.
What does hot weather do to the body?
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:48:18 GMT
Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm.
UK begins trials of Ebola vaccine developed in just eight weeks
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:00:16 GMT
The UK medicines regulator has given approval for an experimental vaccine to be tested on healthy adults.
Charity using art to help rehabilitate inmates
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:05:41 GMT
Inmates say it is "rewarding" to create artwork and sell it online with the help of a charity.
National Trust expands park by 32 hectares
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:08:28 GMT
Former agricultural land is turned into a public park in Plymouth, the National Trust says.
UK salmonella cases nearing 500 as egg investigations continue
Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:00:35 GMT
Close to 500 people have become ill with salmonella linked to imported eggs, say UK authorities who are investigating more clusters.
Treatment involving patient's family cuts mental health hospital admissions, study finds
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 23:07:51 GMT
The approach focuses on the patient priorities, seeing the same clinicians, and involving people close to them.
HPV home-testing kits available for women in England who have missed cervical screening
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:27:50 GMT
Nearly four million women in England can order a self-testing kits to check for high-risk HPV.
The 'hidden gem' offering a place to grow, connect and heal
Sat, 22 Aug 2026 06:22:29 GMT
Annadale Community Garden Group is one of four groups or individuals in the running for this year's Make a Difference Awards NI.
'Take care of yourself now'
Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:17:08 GMT
Grammy award-winning soprano Angel Bluehow discusses how a recent health diagnosis has affected her.
Resident doctors take strike action over pay
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:45:58 GMT
The BMA said there will "undoubtedly be cancellation of operations, outpatient appointments and elective care" but "patient safety will still be prioritised".
NHS failing child sexual abuse victims in adulthood, say psychiatrists
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 04:07:48 GMT
There have been decades of mistreatment and mismanagement of those who seek help later in life, say experts in a new, damning report.
Does salmonella come from salmon?
Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:37:00 GMT
More people have become ill in an outbreak of salmonella food poising.
What's driving men to get penis fillers, despite the risks?
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 23:42:33 GMT
Men who have had the procedure can expect 10-20% more girth for the next six to nine months - but it can go wrong.
HPV home-testing kits available for women in England who have missed cervical screening
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:27:50 GMT
Nearly four million women in England can order a self-testing kits to check for high-risk HPV.