BBC News - Health
Updated: 15 hours 41 min ago
Fri, 06/12/2026 - 15:50
Patients have been urged to only attend A&E if their condition is life-threatening or serious.
Fri, 06/12/2026 - 13:40
Only select groups of teenagers and some young people will be eligible for the vaccine. Here's why.
Fri, 06/12/2026 - 13:03
Some people can carry bacteria in their nose or throat without getting sick, but can spread it to others.
Fri, 06/12/2026 - 02:31
Patients on the trial have not needed medication to manage their condition.
Fri, 06/12/2026 - 02:03
People tell BBC Your Voice the rising cost of private dentistry is putting them in a difficult position.
Fri, 06/12/2026 - 02:02
The decision for the one-off vaccine programme follows the unprecedented outbreak in Kent this year.
Thu, 06/11/2026 - 18:03
Wegovy and Mounjaro are available to certain patients on the NHS, and can also be bought privately.
Thu, 06/11/2026 - 18:00
Manufacturer Novo Nordisk says a daily tablet of the drug could be more convenient for some people than weekly injections.
Thu, 06/11/2026 - 13:28
Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather.
Thu, 06/11/2026 - 13:25
Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm.
Thu, 06/11/2026 - 12:08
New data reveals sheer scale of patients in England being treated in unsafe and undignified make-shift areas.
Wed, 06/10/2026 - 02:57
Some men in England with the disease will now be offered an advanced form of treatment on the NHS.
Mon, 06/08/2026 - 19:55
Denmark's team doctor said an ICD implanted into the footballer's chest responded as it should after he collapsed on Sunday.
Mon, 06/08/2026 - 19:55
Denmark's team doctor said an ICD implanted into the footballer's chest responded as it should after he collapsed on Sunday.
Mon, 06/08/2026 - 18:45
Kimberley Wilson gives tips on how to manage your emotions.
Mon, 06/08/2026 - 18:00
A third of the weight loss from obesity jabs can come from muscle, say experts.
Mon, 06/08/2026 - 16:35
It’s an effort to combat disease-carrying bugs
Mon, 06/08/2026 - 11:00
Not all fruit and veg is equal for getting nutrients called flavanols, say researchers.
Sun, 06/07/2026 - 02:06
Fuelled by social media, the market for children's skincare is booming. Experts fear for the long-term impact on girls
Fri, 06/05/2026 - 20:57
Kimberley Wilson gives some tips on how to deal with feeling overwhelmed.