
BBC News - Health
Updated: 1 day 4 hours ago
Sat, 05/30/2026 - 09:44
The White House releases the results of the US president's latest medical examination, which states he is "fully fit" to carry out his duties.
Sat, 05/30/2026 - 01:08
The plans are part of a government bill to modernise the NHS in England, which is currently going through parliament.
Fri, 05/29/2026 - 16:25
Gethin Jones trains to be Dr Oscar's guide runner
Fri, 05/29/2026 - 01:00
The outdoor ward, at King's College Hospital in London, will monitor how much it boosts the recovery of seriously ill patients.
Fri, 05/29/2026 - 01:00
The outdoor ward, at King's College Hospital in London, will monitor how much it boosts the recovery of seriously ill patients.
Thu, 05/28/2026 - 14:30
Doctors are warning that some cancers are becoming more common in people in their 20s
Thu, 05/28/2026 - 14:16
Still in her hospital bed, connected to feeding tubes and life support, Hollie is the first patient to try out the new intensive care rooftop ward at King's College Hospital in south London.
Thu, 05/28/2026 - 12:00
Only men with a dangerous genetic variant and a family history of cancer should be offered screening, say UK advisors.
Thu, 05/28/2026 - 12:00
Everything you need to know about the decision on who should be screened for prostate cancer.
Thu, 05/28/2026 - 10:33
Your gut doesn't just respond to your brain - it helps shape your emotions. Professor of Biomolecular Medicine Jon Swann explains why.
Thu, 05/28/2026 - 10:03
Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm.
Wed, 05/27/2026 - 17:45
Live births in England and Wales are at their lowest since 1977, while the age of first-time mothers has also risen.
Wed, 05/27/2026 - 16:16
British Medical Association resident doctor members in England announce new strike for four days from 15 June.
Wed, 05/27/2026 - 15:57
In June, resident doctors in England will walk out for the 16th time in a long-running dispute over pay.
Wed, 05/27/2026 - 15:57
In June, resident doctors in England will walk out for the 16th time in a long-running dispute over pay.
Wed, 05/27/2026 - 14:43
BBC Radio Sheffield presenter Ellie Colton's symptoms of endometriosis started when she was a young teenager. But she wasn't diagnosed until she was 24.
Wed, 05/27/2026 - 09:43
The BBC's Ellie Colton shares her experience of living with endometriosis - and meets a scientist hoping to cut the length of time it takes to be diagnosed with a simple new test.
Wed, 05/27/2026 - 02:34
The country has recorded more than 60,000 suspected cases of measles in just over two months.
Tue, 05/26/2026 - 22:18
Mental health patients say nobody listened to their concerns about a north-east England trust.
Tue, 05/26/2026 - 11:17
Some UV exposure is essential for our wellbeing, but too much is damaging and can cause skin cancer.