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Updated 2026-10-29 10:01
Running costs of vaccine damage scheme more than double amount paid to victims
The cost of administration and medical checks has now topped 83m, according to new figures.
'Game-changing' suicide prevention charity expands
The charity provides safe spaces for men to talk about their emotions without being judged.
'Like a hangover': Why your partner's snoring could be impacting your health
Sleeping next to a snorer could be having a negative effect on your health, experts tell the BBC.
William and Catherine praise role of sports in suicide prevention
The Princess of Wales has made a surprise appearance alongside her husband the Prince of Wales, as he gave an impassioned call to the sports sector to help prevent suicides.
How can sport help mental health?
At the launch of On Your Side, a mental health toolkit created by the Prince of Wales and the Royal Foundation, BBC Sport's Nesta McGregor asks sporting stars, 'how has sport helped your mental health?'
What in the World
More people are doing it to feel confident socialising - but what are the risks?
Campaigners hold vigil as stroke unit closes
Patients needing urgent care will be taken to Taunton or Dorchester instead.
'My cancer spread while I waited months for surgery': The cost of England's cancer wait times
Cancer care has got worse since the government announced plans to speed up waiting times and save more lives, BBC analysis shows.
UK needs new laws for AI in healthcare, says watchdog
The technology will soon be routinely used within the NHS, MHRA chief Lawrence Tallon tells the BBC.
Migraines and acne among five more conditions pharmacists can treat
Pharmacies in England will soon offer treatments for a total of 12 common conditions which save people going to their GP first.
Menstrual fitness: Why some women are 'cycle-syncing' their workouts
Menstrual cycles are highly individual, making blanket advice found on social media difficult to apply, researchers say.
Menstrual fitness: Why some women are 'cycle-syncing' their workouts
Menstrual cycles are highly individual, making blanket advice found on social media difficult to apply, researchers say.
Very hot drinks may damage the food pipe and increase cancer risk
A study found people who had their drinks "very hot" had around a three times higher risk of the cancer than "warm" tea or coffee drinkers.
Wellbeing walks praised for keeping people active
The free walks range from 10 to 90 minutes and are aimed at all abilities.
'Quick skin cancer pathway the best birthday gift'
Richard Alun Jones had a melanoma removed on his 61st birthday.
Very hot drinks may damage the food pipe and increase cancer risk
Steaming hot liquid can damage the cell lining on the way down to the stomach, experts say.
Mums 'left to get on with it' after C-sections
Mothers have described being left to recover from caesarean sections with "no support".
Mums 'left to get on with it' after C-sections
Mothers have described being left to recover from caesarean sections with "no support".
New mums 'left to get on with it' as C-section numbers hit record high
Mothers have described being left to recover from caesarean sections with "no support".
Support for disability benefits 'remarkably strong' report finds
About 7% of those polled wanted disability benefit cuts, according to the latest British Social Attitudes survey.
Mum 'lost trust' in surgeon review hospital
One parent says the number of patients involved in a review is "ridiculous".
Train station to mark World Suicide Prevention Day
As well as offering advice, Wellbeing Week will include poetry, gardening workshops, art and music.
A&E did not get the basics right - my son's life was ruined at 32
Oli's experience is one of a growing number of clinical negligence claims being made in England, BBC analysis shows.
What in the World
American sailors and marines finally had a break in Pattaya, Thailand
What in the World
American sailors and marines finally had a break in Pattaya, Thailand
'I have chronic cancer but I'm not going to die' - BBC presenter Maryam Moshiri
Moshiri was diagnosed in November 2024 with polycythaemia vera (PV), after her GP noticed irregularities in blood test results.
Powerlifter wins golds despite endometriosis pain
Lhamo Weston says it's important to be open about competing with endometriosis
BBC News presenter reveals she has blood cancer
Maryam Moshiri tells the BBC she wanted to reveal her diagnosis to raise awareness about the cancer.
Helping stoma bag users to swim with confidence
The Royal United Hospital in Bath has set up swimming sessions for stoma bag users.
How hunger for a new weight-loss drug is feeding an industry of fakes
Dupes of retatrutide are flooding the black market, but the drug is yet to be approved by regulators.
The Global Story
The US is an outlier in its approach to prosecuting infanticide. Why?
Transplanted pig kidney works in US man's body for record 271 days
A man has lived for a record nine months with a transplanted pig kidney while waiting for a human transplant.
New GP and wellbeing hub 'a major milestone'
The 21m hub brings together primary care, community wellbeing and leisure services in one location.
Why 'sleepmaxxing' could be making your sleep worse
The things you're doing to make your sleep better could actually be making your sleep worse.
Ryan Jones: Unbreakable
Rugby legend Ryan Jones talks candidly about his early-onset dementia diagnosis.
Moral Maze
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
Moral Maze
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
A&E patients ending up in 'corridors and cupboards'
A consultant tells the Scotcast podcast that A&E patients ending in 'corridors and cupboards'.
Social media 'spiral' found after sister's death
A woman whose 13-year-old sister took her own life says the "spiral that she was going through" was evident from her social media history.
Children as young as six going to A&E in mental health crisis
NHS emergency departments are seeing more cases of self-harm, eating disorders and emotional distress in young people.
Flu vaccine rollout begins as NHS regroups from 'busiest summer'
This year's jab has a few tweaks, including changes to better combat last year's Super-K strain.
Former nurse dies amid dementia drug shortages
Pearl Roche died with dementia weeks after her family struggled to get supplies of her medication.
Heart trial after breast cancer has 'improved my life'
Lucy Shepherd is one of 90 women to take part in a trial helping cancer survivors come off medication.
Menopausal women pose as men to buy testosterone online after prescription difficulties
One menopause specialist says she has seen women with up to 12 times the safe level of the hormone.
Families hit by long waits for dementia diagnosis
Hundreds of families say they have had to wait months or even years for a dementia diagnosis for a loved one.
Urine test can spot more than nine in 10 bladder cancers
The NHS has been trialling the test and says the results so far are truly promising.
Baby Tommy's our 'light', says grieving family of newborn whose mum died in childbirth
Chelsea McGillivray, from Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire, fell into cardiac arrest during labour after what was believed to be a textbook pregnancy.
People Fixing The World
What can be done to prevent, detect and treat the silent killer, sepsis?
People Fixing The World
What can be done to prevent, detect and treat the silent killer, sepsis?
'I'm on a mission to convince people to work less'
Jo Hooper spent her 20s chasing career success, but had two work-related breakdowns before she was 31.
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