BBC News - Health
Updated: 1 week 3 days ago
Mon, 03/16/2026 - 01:35
The patient watchdog warns of two-tier service as polling shows numbers paying for care is on the rise.
Sun, 03/15/2026 - 01:01
Growing numbers of young men are going to great lengths to achieve what they see as the perfect face.
Fri, 03/13/2026 - 17:53
Lauren Macpherson was travelling home from a festival in London when her life changed forever.
Fri, 03/13/2026 - 10:10
In first study of its kind, Cambridge researchers found AI toys could misread some children's emotions.
Fri, 03/13/2026 - 07:22
A woman whose blood is so rare that it is frozen for up to three decades feels "very special".
Thu, 03/12/2026 - 18:15
BBC News sent a questionnaire to more than 5,000 GPs in England.
Thu, 03/12/2026 - 12:02
Use our interactive tracker to see if treatment waits are getting better at your local hospital.
Thu, 03/12/2026 - 12:02
Use our interactive tracker to see if treatment waits are getting better at your local hospital.
Thu, 03/12/2026 - 11:40
"When people say to you, 'what have you done in your life?' I can say I've saved someone's life."
Thu, 03/12/2026 - 10:22
The inquiry is being held over concerns of poor care at the County Durham and Darlington trust.
Thu, 03/12/2026 - 10:22
The inquiry is being held over concerns of poor care at the County Durham and Darlington trust.
Thu, 03/12/2026 - 10:21
The number of fit notes issued has been rising, with more than 11.2m approved in England last year.
Thu, 03/12/2026 - 10:21
The number of fit notes issued has been rising, with more than 11.2m approved in England last year.
Wed, 03/11/2026 - 18:04
Mesothelioma is an incurable cancer linked to asbestos, but a trial hopes to prolong patient lives.
Wed, 03/11/2026 - 18:04
Mesothelioma is an incurable cancer linked to asbestos, but a trial hopes to prolong patient lives.
Wed, 03/11/2026 - 17:18
Researchers in Worcestershire are using electrodes as a non-invasive diagnosis tool.
Wed, 03/11/2026 - 16:35
Jo-Ann Burns says her daughter Nicola wasn't told about Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy.
Wed, 03/11/2026 - 13:54
The non-hormonal daily pill could benefit 500,000 women for whom HRT is not suitable.
Wed, 03/11/2026 - 13:54
The non-hormonal daily pill could benefit 500,000 women for whom HRT is not suitable.
Wed, 03/11/2026 - 13:54
The non-hormonal daily pill could benefit 500,000 women for whom HRT is not suitable.
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