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Updated 2026-05-02 16:00
Stroke survivors trial new at-home tech: 'It's given me my freedom back'
Participants in the NHS 'Triceps' trial wear a device in their ear which emits electrical pulses while they do rehab.
High Court dismisses challenge to single-sex toilet guidance
Campaigners claimed the guidance for employers, such as hospitals, shops and restaurants, was "legally flawed" and "overly simplistic".
Critical incident declared at Nottingham hospitals
A high number of elderly people on wards and respiratory cases in A&E prompt warnings from staff.
'My husband stole £600k for sex and antiques' - drug side effects tearing families apart
Side effects of a common Parkinson's medications had devastating consequences on one family, BBC hears.
'My husband stole £600k for sex and antiques' - drug side effects tearing families apart
Side effects of a common Parkinson's medications had devastating consequences on one family, BBC hears.
Vaping in cars with children could be banned under new plans
The plans are subject to a 12-week public consultation which starts on Friday.
Can a pulse of electricity to the brain make us less selfish?
Scientists have discovered how to make people less selfish - slightly and temporarily - by stimulating two areas of the brain.
Medical neglect contributed to mother's death, inquest finds
A doctor failed to see test results that should have alerted them to Sue Howells's blood clot, an inquest hears.
Medical neglect contributed to mother's death, inquest finds
A doctor failed to see test results that should have alerted them to Sue Howells's blood clot, an inquest hears.
Nurses and other NHS staff to get 3.3% pay rise
Unions angry, but government says it demonstrates its commitment to workforce.
'I racked up £145k of debt' - pharmacists struggling to stay afloat as costs soar
With costs escalating, pharmacies are making a loss on essential items such as aspirin.
'I racked up £145k of debt' - pharmacists struggling to stay afloat as costs soar
With costs escalating, pharmacies are making a loss on essential items such as aspirin.
NHS waiting list at lowest level in three years
Backlog drops below 7.3m for first time since 2023 in England, but concern over long A&E waits.
NHS tracker - are hospital waiting times improving near you?
Use our interactive tracker to see if treatment waits are getting better at your local hospital.
How to check whether you have bowel cancer
What are the main symptoms and causes of bowel cancer, and how can you reduce your risk of getting it?
How do cold weather health alerts work?
The weather alert service warns the public when high or low temperatures could damage their health.
'His loss is massive': Inquests show spread of deadly synthetic drugs
A BBC investigation shows how nitazene deaths have risen and the illegal drug market is changing.
'Families have lost trust over maternity inquiry'
MPs are calling on the prime minister to intervene over the probe into Leeds maternity services.
Doctor who sold stolen PPE on eBay is struck off register
Dr Attiya Sheikh and her husband Omer Sheikh made almost 8,000 from selling personal protective equipment during the covid pandemic.
UK first as cutting-edge therapy used for 'debilitating' heart condition
A new treatment being trialled at Belfast's Royal Victoria Hospital allows more patients to be treated and quicker recovery.
What are 'forever chemicals' and are they bad for us?
PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) can be found in some of the food and products we use - and even in our bodies. But what exactly are they?
Teen had to tell deaf mum her dad might die
NHS staff in Birmingham used Alan Graham's grandchildren to pass on information, an ombudsman finds.
Sunbed ads spreading harmful misinformation to young people
Hundreds of TikTok, Instagram and Facebook ads made misleading claims about health benefits, BBC finds.
Health warning over Cape Verde travel after stomach bug deaths
Four Britons have died after contracting gut infections on the archapeligo since last year.
Sepsis mistakes killed our daughter - we fear it could happen again
Grieving parents, former cricketer Steve James and his wife Jane, want better sepsis training to be introduced urgently so no family goes through what they did.
Inside Health
Is NHS dentistry on 'life support'?
Could this spider's silk help repair nerves?
Scientists are developing nerve repairing surgical devices from the silk of spiders.
Using AI for medical advice 'dangerous', study finds
Oxford researchers find that using AI to make medical decisions presents a risk to patients.
Deaf patients condemn lack of NHS interpreters
Members of Hull's deaf community say they are "misunderstood" and face regular delays to treatment.
Why are fewer people donating their organs?
The number waiting for an organ is at a record high as loved ones increasingly block donations.
'Weight-loss jab helped me find my cancer'
Rebecca Combellack says she found out she had breast cancer after losing weight and finding a lump.
I was full of shame at being sacked after having endometriosis surgery
Sanju Pal wins an employment appeal tribunal that could affect how employers can treat staff with endometriosis.
I was full of shame at being sacked after having endometriosis surgery
Sanju Pal wins an employment appeal tribunal that could affect how employers can treat staff with endometriosis.
I inhaled traffic fumes to find out where air pollution goes in my body
BBC health correspondent James Gallagher gets his blood analysed to understand how air pollution is killing us.
Intrusive thoughts? John has a room for that
John tells Elis and Dave about his mind's "resentment room".
Court upholds return of surgeon who harassed staff
James Gilbert, who was based in Oxford, was previously suspended for sexual harassment.
Court upholds return of surgeon who harassed staff
James Gilbert, who was based in Oxford, was previously suspended for sexual harassment.
More baby formula products recalled over toxin fears
Danone has recalled 15 more batches of Aptamil and Cow&Gate first infant milk because a toxin called cereulide may be present.
Olive oil and bone broth: Do viral gut health foods actually work?
Many trending foods contain a "small seed of truth" but are often oversold as miracle products.
Dad who nearly lost tongue to cancer urges men's virus awareness
A father-of-two reveals how a tumour in his tongue was caused by human papillomavirus (HPV).
Increase school funding to meet need for special education, MPs urge
A cross-party group calls on the government to "align funding to need", as ministers consider SEND reforms.
Statin pills much safer than advertised, major review finds
The results, in The Lancet journal, come from trials involving more than 120,000 people comparing statins with a dummy drug or placebo.
Alton Towers to remove disability pass for people with ADHD and anxiety
Operator Merlin Entertainments said the pass was no longer working as intended because of increasing demand.
Health warning over Cape Verde travel after stomach bug deaths
Four Britons have died after contracting gut infections on the archapeligo since last year.
36 UK infants ill after drinking contaminated baby formula
It comes after some batches made by Nestle and Danone were recalled after being contaminated with a toxin.
36 UK infants ill after drinking contaminated baby formula
It comes after some batches made by Nestle and Danone were recalled after being contaminated with a toxin.
Dad starts wargaming club for men's mental health
Joe founded Dad's War Room to support men struggling with mental health through tabletop gaming.
'Our daughter's cancer symptoms were dismissed because she was a child'
Isla Sneddon died in March 2025 aged 17, just six months after she was diagnosed with cancer.
'Our daughter's cancer symptoms were dismissed because she was a child'
Isla Sneddon died in March 2025 aged 17, just six months after she was diagnosed with cancer.
Period blood test could offer less invasive alternative to cervical screening
Looking for signs of the cancer in a more convenient way could help women access the test and prevent the disease occurring, researchers say.
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