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Catherine talks candidly of 'life-changing' cancer treatment
Catherine says "you put on a sort of brave face" during treatment but afterwards it can also feel "really difficult".
'Notable' rise in dads over 60 in England and Wales
Official figures show that the birth rate in England and Wales went up for the first time since 2021.
What to do if you think someone has heat exhaustion or heatstroke
Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather.
Inside Health
James Gallagher looks at the evidence for claims the benefits of sun could outweigh risks.
Parents face hurdles vaccinating children - report
Obstacles include difficulty booking appointments and too few jab reminders, say child health experts.
Is RFK Jr's divisive plan to Make America Healthy Again fearmongering - or revolutionary?
The most powerful public health official in the US is reviled by some medics - but even some of his critics accept that he is bringing drive to healthcare areas that have long been neglected
Covid inquiry hears of care home 'slaughter'
Relatives of care home residents tell the Covid inquiry they will never get over how their loved ones died.
Hot weather: How to sleep in the heat
Simple tips to help you get a good night's sleep during hot weather.
Hot weather: How to sleep in the heat
Simple tips to help you get a good night's sleep during hot weather.
Make healthy food more appealing, government tells supermarkets
Supermarkets will be challenged to sell healthier food, under a new government obesity plan.
School sun safety lessons trialled to tackle skin cancer
The new pilot teaches children as young as five how to check UV levels and apply sunscreen.
Emma is doing something she swore she never would - buying her kids vapes
One month on from the disposable vape ban, one mum says it has had little impact on her children's nicotine consumption.
Emma is doing something she swore she never would - buying her kids vapes
One month on from the disposable vape ban, one mum says it has had little impact on her children's nicotine consumption.
I found a bacteria-eating virus in my loo - could it save your life?
It's hoped phages could give us new ways of treating infections which are immune to antibiotics.
Tom Grennan opens up about therapy and imposter syndrome
Roman Kemp & Tom Grennan dive into therapy on the You About? podcast.
How is your hospital doing as NHS battles to bring down waiting times?
Use our interactive tracker to see if treatment waits are getting better at your local hospital
Drug for rare disease brings 'joy and hope'
A teenage patient who helped discover a rare condition is the first to benefit from a new treatment.
Weight loss jabs study begins after reports of pancreas issues
There have been hundreds of cases of acute pancreatitis in people who have also taken Mounjaro, Ozempic and Wegovy.
Womb lining test offers miscarriage hope to women
The test can measure whether an abnormal reaction in the womb could make pregnancy loss more likely.
Ransomware attack contributed to patient's death
An NHS trust in London confirms an unexpected patient death during the cyber attack on 3 June 2024.
I lost £15,000 after going to an IVF middleman
Companies that act as "middlemen" between patients and doctors are not regulated by the fertility watchdog.
Millions of children at risk as vaccine uptake stalls
A global study finds large numbers of children are unvaccinated against diseases like measles, tuberculosis and polio, which makes outbreaks more likely.
Millions of children at risk as vaccine uptake stalls
A global study finds large numbers of children are unvaccinated against diseases like measles, tuberculosis and polio, which makes outbreaks more likely.
Watchdog 'acted irrationally' over gender clinic, court told
A former nurse and a mother claim the watchdog should have imposed conditions on the clinic.
Lost something? You need an 'FBI mindset' to find it...
Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken discuss how to find something when you lose it.
GP to discuss women's health issues online
The webinars will be run by a GP, who can answer any questions people have about women's health.
'Just speak to someone' - Pimblett's mental health advice
UFC star Paddy Pimblett speaks with BBC Sport's Sam Harris about dealing with mental health issues.
Low aspirin dose 'cuts cancer risk in some people'
A Newcastle University-led study looks at how the painkiller can help people with Lynch syndrome.
At-home cervical screening tests offered in England
The home tests will be offered so that women can check for cervical cancer without visiting a GP.
National inquiry announced after maternity failings
It will target the worst-performing trusts in England - and report back by the end of the year.
Strict rules as GPs start to prescribe weight loss jab Mounjaro
NHS England says the first patients able to get the jab will be those most in need.
'Our sister died of cancer because of our mum's conspiracy theories'
Paloma Shemirani's brothers say she refused chemotherapy because of their mother's beliefs.
'Our sister died of cancer because of our mum's conspiracy theories'
Paloma Shemirani's brothers say she refused chemotherapy because of their mother's beliefs.
No budget for assisted dying service, Streeting says
The MP for Ilford North pledges to work "constructively" on technical aspects of the legislation.
Stop telling me to lower my cortisol - it's making me stressed!
Can social media hacks really help bring down your cortisol levels?
Stop telling me to lower my cortisol - it's making me stressed!
Can social media hacks really help bring down your cortisol levels?
Stop telling me to lower my cortisol - it's making me stressed!
Can social media hacks really help bring down your cortisol levels?
NHS plans to DNA test all babies to assess disease risk
Scheme is part of the government's 10-year plan for the NHS in England aimed at easing pressure on services.
Esther Rantzen urges Lords not to block assisted dying
Some critics, including disability rights campaigner Lord Shinkwin, indicate they will try to amend a bill, backed by MPs, to legalise assisted dying.
'Endometriosis is so much more than painful periods'
Mia Rose Harrison says more awareness of the condition is needed.
Why today's assisted dying vote is so significant
The debate around assisted dying has been a polarised one - and there are still hurdles to cross before it will be a reality here.
Why today's assisted dying vote is so significant
The debate around assisted dying has been a polarised one - and there are still hurdles to cross before it will be a reality here.
Voices from both sides of debate on assisted dying bill
Protesters gathered outside of parliament as MPs vote on legalising assisted dying
How does a £1.6m fine affect an NHS trust?
How will the largest fine over maternity deaths impact the NHS and the families it failed?
'I was poisoned by fake Botox'
In recent weeks 28 cases of botulism caused by fake Botox are recorded in the north-east of England.
Leeds maternity units downgraded to 'inadequate'
Trust told to take immediate action to improve after unannounced inspections prompted by parent concerns.
Temperatures pass 32C as first UK area enters heatwave
Heat health alerts remain in place across England as Suffolk becomes the first area to enter a heatwave.
Six ways to keep your home and yourself cool in hot weather
Six simple things you can do to help keep your house cool when temperatures rise.
Six ways to keep your home and yourself cool in hot weather
Six simple things you can do to help keep your house cool when temperatures rise.
What to do if you think someone has heat exhaustion or heatstroke
Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather.
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