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Treadmills to deadlifts: Why Gen Z are swapping cardio for strength training

Fri, 09/25/2026 - 00:46
Gyms are booming, solitary cardio is out - how workouts are changing.
Categories: National News

From weeks to hours - the rapid new test transforming brain tumour diagnosis

Fri, 09/25/2026 - 00:44
The test means patients can start treatment sooner and are spared weeks of uncertainty.
Categories: National News

NHS staff investigated over access to dead teenager's medical records

Thu, 09/24/2026 - 06:00
Oliver McGowan, who died in 2016, may have had his medical records accessed inappropriately after his death by NHS staff in Bristol.
Categories: National News

'Make women feel seen': Why the Dutch have a new word for labia

Thu, 09/24/2026 - 00:42
Campaigners hope the new words will lead to less body shaming and more sex positivity.
Categories: National News

Open wounds and eyes that can't close - women warn about cheap bleph eyelid surgery

Wed, 09/23/2026 - 06:00
A concerning number of patients are reporting problems from treatment abroad, say doctors.
Categories: National News

Fresh bedsheets and dusk walks: Expert tips for sleep-deprived freshers

Wed, 09/23/2026 - 00:20
Why it's a good idea to get out for an evening stroll, and other essential sleep advice for students.
Categories: National News

Which emergency foods should you stock up on?

Mon, 09/21/2026 - 06:22
The BBC's Annabel Rackham shares some dos and don'ts, following government advice in case of food supply chain disruption.
Categories: National News

'People forget we exist': Why older LGBTQ+ people fear losing identity

Sun, 09/20/2026 - 00:18
A report suggests older LGBTQ+ people experience more social isolation than their heterosexual peers.
Categories: National News

Seated exercises help physical and mental health

Wed, 09/16/2026 - 12:50
Laugh, Move & Groove, nominated for the Make a Difference Awards, holds sessions around Jersey.
Categories: National News

Alcohol consumption scorecard to help track intake

Wed, 09/16/2026 - 09:57
The Health Improvement Commission says it is to help people get a clearer picture of their intake.
Categories: National News

Running costs of vaccine damage scheme more than double amount paid to victims

Fri, 09/11/2026 - 18:45
The cost of administration and medical checks has now topped £83m, according to new figures.
Categories: National News

'Like a hangover': Why your partner's snoring could be impacting your health

Fri, 09/11/2026 - 00:56
Sleeping next to a snorer could be having a negative effect on your health, experts tell the BBC.
Categories: National News

Menstrual fitness: Why some women are 'cycle-syncing' their workouts

Thu, 09/10/2026 - 00:22
Menstrual cycles are highly individual, making blanket advice found on social media difficult to apply, researchers say.
Categories: National News

New mums 'left to get on with it' as C-section numbers hit record high

Tue, 09/08/2026 - 05:57
Mothers have described being left to recover from caesarean sections with "no support".
Categories: National News

Train station to mark World Suicide Prevention Day

Tue, 09/08/2026 - 05:56
As well as offering advice, Wellbeing Week will include poetry, gardening workshops, art and music.
Categories: National News

A&E did not get the basics right - my son's life was ruined at 32

Tue, 09/08/2026 - 04:49
Oli's experience is one of a growing number of clinical negligence claims being made in England, BBC analysis shows.
Categories: National News

What in the World

Mon, 09/07/2026 - 15:05
American sailors and marines finally had a break in Pattaya, Thailand
Categories: National News

'I have chronic cancer but I'm not going to die' - BBC presenter Maryam Moshiri

Mon, 09/07/2026 - 13:51
Moshiri was diagnosed in November 2024 with polycythaemia vera (PV), after her GP noticed irregularities in blood test results.
Categories: National News

Powerlifter wins golds despite endometriosis pain

Mon, 09/07/2026 - 06:11
Lhamo Weston says it's important to be open about competing with endometriosis
Categories: National News

BBC News presenter reveals she has blood cancer

Sun, 09/06/2026 - 23:00
Maryam Moshiri tells the BBC she wanted to reveal her diagnosis to raise awareness about the cancer.
Categories: National News