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Riskiest skin cancer cases hit UK record high

Fri, 05/22/2026 - 02:15
The number of melanoma skin cancer cases has risen above 20,000 a year for the first time in the UK.
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Toilets and changing rooms must be used on basis of biological sex, guidance confirms

Thu, 05/21/2026 - 21:30
The guidance was published on Thursday following the landmark Supreme Court ruling last year.
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Should you eat local yoghurt on holiday to prevent an upset stomach?

Thu, 05/21/2026 - 16:28
You might have heard the tip that eating local yoghurt as soon as your arrive on holiday can help your gut adjust to the new environment. But is it actually true?
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'I used to be the shy kid'

Thu, 05/21/2026 - 16:01
Tyler West opens up about his experience of school on Sort Your Life Out Unpacked.
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Gonorrhoea and syphilis hit record levels in Europe

Thu, 05/21/2026 - 15:19
STIs have surged thanks to record cases and gaps in testing and prevention, a health agency reports.
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Why illegal children's homes are being paid up to £2m per child by councils

Thu, 05/21/2026 - 02:10
A ban was meant to bring an end to the practice - but councils continue to fund illegal placements.
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What you need to know about latest meningitis cluster

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 21:25
After a fourth case of meningitis B has been confirmed in Reading, BBC South's health correspondent Alastair Fee shares what you need to know.
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'Adenomyosis may be invisible, its impact is not'

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 08:10
One in 10 women live with adenomyosis yet sufferers say their pain is often dismissed.
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Ebola outbreak may be spreading faster than first thought, WHO doctor warns

Tue, 05/19/2026 - 22:32
Hundreds of cases are suspected in central Africa but experts fear the actual number may be much higher.
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Potential new treatment for pre-eclampsia

Tue, 05/19/2026 - 18:07
Pre-eclampsia causes more than 70,000 maternal deaths every year worldwide
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Potential new treatment for pre-eclampsia

Tue, 05/19/2026 - 18:07
Pre-eclampsia causes more than 70,000 maternal deaths every year worldwide
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Canadian from hantavirus-hit cruise ship tests positive

Sun, 05/17/2026 - 15:07
The individual is one of four former passengers on the MV Hondius isolating on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.
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'New cancer test makes me feel women's health matters'

Sun, 05/17/2026 - 08:37
A patient praises a new test for womb cancer being trialled at hospitals in Suffolk and Essex.
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Living with PMDD is like having the Grim Reaper visit every month

Sun, 05/17/2026 - 02:17
Women diagnosed with premenstrual dysphoric disorder discuss how it impacts their lives.
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I tried the UK's 'saltiest' sandwich - here's what I learned

Sat, 05/16/2026 - 02:56
Health correspondent James Gallagher absorbs more than the recommended daily limit in just one meal to find out how salt affects our bodies.
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Who is James Murray, the new health secretary replacing Wes Streeting?

Fri, 05/15/2026 - 16:55
What are the most pressing priorities for the new minister in charge of health?
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What are the symptoms of meningitis and is there a vaccine?

Fri, 05/15/2026 - 12:59
A college student has died and two people are being treated after cases of meningitis in Reading, Berkshire.
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'We're right on track,' says Streeting as key target for hospital waiting times hit

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 17:26
Government his its interim target of 65% of patients in England being treated within 18 weeks.
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How do weight-loss drugs like Mounjaro and Wegovy work?

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 16:38
Wegovy and Mounjaro are available to certain patients on the NHS, and can also be bought privately.
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Posh sandwich has more salt than nearly five cheeseburgers

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 13:57
Action on Salt & Sugar said people should not be exposed to a "hidden health risk every time they buy lunch".
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