BBC News - Health
Updated: 3 days 11 hours ago
Mon, 12/15/2025 - 15:28
How to identify whether you have cold, flu or Covid and how to look after yourself.
Fri, 12/12/2025 - 03:28
Iron deficiency is a relatively common problem, especially in women. Here's how to spot the symptoms.
Fri, 12/12/2025 - 03:28
Iron deficiency is a relatively common problem, especially in women. Here's how to spot the symptoms.
Thu, 12/11/2025 - 18:03
Those eligible for a vaccine can access jabs from the NHS, but experts say that people have turned to pharmacies for convenience.
Thu, 12/11/2025 - 03:01
The BBC visits Leicester Royal Infirmary to witness first-hand how it's coping with an early surge in cases of winter bugs.
Tue, 12/09/2025 - 18:52
Flu is on the rise, but ministers say schools should only close in extreme circumstances.
Tue, 12/09/2025 - 18:48
The response to the pandemic led to "enormous outlays of public money which exposed it to the risk of fraud and error", a report says.
Tue, 12/09/2025 - 18:48
The response to the pandemic led to "enormous outlays of public money which exposed it to the risk of fraud and error", a report says.
Wed, 12/03/2025 - 13:02
The inquiry into the government's handling of the pandemic has heard from politicians, civil servants, experts and bereaved families.
Wed, 12/03/2025 - 13:00
One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.
Wed, 12/03/2025 - 13:00
One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.
Wed, 12/03/2025 - 12:47
Everything you need to know about the decision on who should be screened for prostate cancer.
Wed, 12/03/2025 - 12:47
Everything you need to know about the decision on who should be screened for prostate cancer.
Wed, 12/03/2025 - 04:07
BBC analysis shows cost to taxpayer is 50% higher than thought, with inquiry's own costs at £192m.
Wed, 12/03/2025 - 04:07
BBC analysis shows cost to taxpayer is 50% higher than thought, with inquiry's own costs at £192m.
Tue, 12/02/2025 - 09:14
The service says calls increased by 20% in the past week, fuelled by illnesses such as the flu.
Mon, 12/01/2025 - 09:28
Regular pop-up vaccination clinics are available at The Bevy community pub in Brighton.
Thu, 11/27/2025 - 09:46
The sessions in December and January aim to bring people in Wolverhampton together during the colder months.
Tue, 11/25/2025 - 17:33
Milkshakes and lattes to be included in UK sugar tax scheme for the first time.
Tue, 11/25/2025 - 17:33
Milkshakes and lattes to be included in UK sugar tax scheme for the first time.