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Councils should not cut 'vital' physical activity - former Olympian
The Accounts Commission says the amount councils are spending on culture and leisure services is not keeping up with rising costs.
Resident doctors announce five-day strike in November
Walkout will be the 13th of long-running dispute between government and British Medical Association.
To nap or not to nap…
Drs Chris and Xand explore why we nap, if it's actually good for us, and whether we should all be making time for it.
CQC chief resigns over maternity failings
Families had been calling for Sir Julian's resignation over poor maternity care at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
The British UFC fighter on how he copes with OCD
British UFC fighter Nathaniel Wood opens up on his struggles with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and anxiety, detailing how it has affected his MMA career.
Menopause screening to be included in NHS health checks from next year
Despite the change - which will happen in 2026 - campaigners warn some women will lose out because the number who attend is too low.
Menopause screening to be included in NHS health checks from next year
Despite the change - which will happen in 2026 - campaigners warn some women will lose out because the number who attend is too low.
I thought my insides were falling out: The condition affecting one in 12 mums
Pelvic organ prolapse affects around one in 12 mothers, but many people have never even heard of it.
I thought my insides were falling out: The condition affecting one in 12 mums
Pelvic organ prolapse affects around one in 12 mothers, but many people have never even heard of it.
'I was a bad parent', Baby P's mother tells panel
Tracey Connolly was first jailed in 2009 over the death of her of toddler son Peter in north London.
Call for allergy pens in schools after boy's death
Benedict Blythe's parents say lives and money could be saved by giving allergy pens to all schools.
Parents angry as major maternity review scaled back
Families react to news NHS trusts in Shropshire and Leeds have been dropped from the England review.
Staff skipped checks and said a vulnerable young woman was safe. Days later, she was dead
A coroner says some of the care Cerys Lupton-Jones was given at a mental health unit was a "shambles".
Effects of antidepressants on physical health ranked for first time
Find out which to avoid if you are concerned about weight gain.
Eight countries added to methanol poisoning warning list
Japan, Mexico and Peru are among the nations included in the updated Foreign Office guidance.
Children paid 'huge price' in Covid pandemic, Johnson tells inquiry
The former PM says lockdown rules "probably did go too far" and says children could have been exempted.
Reaching 100: 'I never thought I'd make it to this age'
The number of people reaching 100 years old is at an all-time, according to data by the ONS.
Woman 'threatened' by NHS ward staff, inquiry told
Relatives have "grave concerns" about NHS mental health services after their mum killed herself.
'Delighted' woman played clarinet in brain surgery
Denise Bacon says she is experiencing improvements in her ability to walk.
Japan allows over-the-counter 'morning after' pill for first time
Women will be able to get the pill without prescription, but a pharmacist will still need to be present.
Life-changing eye implant helps blind patients read again
The results are astounding and a major advance, say surgeons involved in international research using the pioneering technology.
Community health centre to open after £2.2m revamp
The Grade-II listed St Dunstan's House has been converted into a health and wellbeing.
Fishing group 'devastated' after container fire
Craig Parkins says years of hard work has "just gone up in smoke".
Inquiry announced into Leeds NHS maternity failings
More than 70 families have described traumatic care at Leeds Teaching Hospitals maternity units.
Mother's warning after son eats 'cannabis gummies'
A 17 year-old is rushed to hospital after eating entire bag of illegal gummies.
Why medical students are choosing Bulgaria over UK
The BBC has spoken to students choosing Bulgaria due to UK's strict cap on medical school places.
Why medical students are choosing Bulgaria over UK
The BBC has spoken to students choosing Bulgaria due to UK's strict cap on medical school places.
Bereaved families call for inquiry into government response to suicide websites
Campaigners say at least 133 people have died in the UK after being exposed to a toxic substance promoted by online forums.
The Interview
Katty Kay speaks to Dr Vivek Murthy about how to tackle the challenge posed by loneliness
The Interview
Katty Kay speaks to Dr Vivek Murthy about how to tackle the challenge posed by loneliness
Ex-rugby pro goes from the first XV to making fifteens
Rugby professional Jonny Murphy was forced to retire early on medical grounds at just 30 years old - so he turned to his second love, baking.
Exciting results from blood test for 50 cancers
The Galleri test looks for fragments of DNA that have broken off a tumour and are circulating in the blood.
Boozy Butlin's mishap leads to rare cancer discovery
Charlotte had a "fantastic" weekend at Butlin's, unaware of the news she was about to receive.
'An adult weekender at Butlin's saved my life'
Charlotte Monjaria's weekend away with friends led to the discovery of a cancerous tumour.
Alan Partridge is a thoughtful employer
He knows exactly what to do when a member of staff is unwell.
Alan Partridge is a thoughtful employer
He knows exactly what to do when a member of staff is unwell.
How to spot if you have athlete's foot
Dr Ivan Bristow - from the British Association of Dermatologists' Foot Fungus Task Force - explains why the signs of athlete's foot can get missed by doctors and nurses.
Student paramedic helps deliver lecturer's baby
Elise Faragher is on placement in Worcester and lecturer Aaron Collins, and his wife, came in.
'Game-changing' HIV protection jab approved in England and Wales
The shot, given six times a year or every other month, is an alternative to taking daily pills to protect against ever catching the virus.
'Game-Changing' HIV Protection Jab Approved
Injection to prevent HIV to be offered to NHS patients in England and Wales for first time
Calls to suspend GP who 'harassed' woman raped by his son
Rape Crisis Scotland argues Dr Andrew McFarlane has distressed his son's victim and may cause harm to other rape survivors.
'I have a sweating problem': What Alan Carr's Traitors admission tells us about how social taboos changed
Let's talk about sweat... From contestants on The Celebrity Traitors and scores of celebrities openly discussing it, to the trend of professionals using saunas for business meetings
Town's wellbeing and health support gets £13m boost
A council hopes it will inspire physical activity, and "create learning and career opportunities".
Health minister defends timeline on dealing with winter pressures
Mike Nesbitt said a plan has been developed, but not yet been finalised, and will be published on Thursday.
NHS stripped ex-footballer of dignity, say family
Failings in Colin Flatt's care in the final months of his life are laid bare in a new report.
'It gave me my voice back': How group singing is helping new mums with postnatal depression
New research suggests singing can be clinically effective at treating the symptoms and cost effective for the NHS.
Questions over mysterious death in mental health hospital
An inquest into Maria Morris's death found it was accidental, but her family still have questions over what happened the night she died.
Grave concerns over patient safety system in mental health units
It uses infrared sensors and cameras to monitor patients alone in their rooms, sending alerts to staff when it detects signs of distress.
Targeted prostate cancer screening could save countless lives, says Sunak
The former PM is among those in favour of targeted screening for men most at risk, but some medical experts are sceptical.
Prostate cancer symptoms and treatment: What to check for
One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.
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