BBC News - Health
Updated: 2 days 12 hours ago
Mon, 06/29/2026 - 05:41
The Princess of Wales did the endurance event to raise awareness about "holistic healthcare" for cancer patients.
Mon, 06/29/2026 - 03:58
Demand is soaring beyond capacity, meaning children in England wait years for help with various conditions.
Mon, 06/29/2026 - 02:11
Dr Cyriac Abby Philips has built a large online following, but often clashes with India's traditional medicine specialists.
Mon, 06/29/2026 - 02:06
The BMA said there will "undoubtedly be cancellation of operations, outpatient appointments and elective care" but "patient safety will still be prioritised".
Sat, 06/27/2026 - 09:07
Prof Christopher Balogun-Lynch was "pivotal" in the development of Milton Keynes University Hospital.
Sat, 06/27/2026 - 08:26
Carol Turansky says it was only discovered after she contacted the breast cancer screening unit.
Fri, 06/26/2026 - 13:24
Cardiac arrests have gone up during very hot weather, and it's not just among the elderly and frail, experts are warning.
Fri, 06/26/2026 - 08:27
Researchers launch a "Laughter Lab" to explore how laughing can improve wellbeing and health.
Fri, 06/26/2026 - 08:27
Researchers launch a "Laughter Lab" to explore how laughing can improve wellbeing and health.
Thu, 06/25/2026 - 21:37
BBC Medical Editor Fergus Walsh speaks to St John's ambulance service about treating heat exhaustion.
Thu, 06/25/2026 - 21:26
Full emergency cover remained in place and patients were told to attend all scheduled appointments unless advised otherwise.
Thu, 06/25/2026 - 16:30
Researchers are trying to improve how Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder is diagnosed
Thu, 06/25/2026 - 15:42
In 1981, Australia launched a fight against skin cancer with help from a yellow cartoon seagull and a catchy jingle.
Thu, 06/25/2026 - 02:11
Experts say the cost of living, pandemic and boom in unhealthy food are behind the rise in cases.
Wed, 06/24/2026 - 21:39
Why are women’s bodies impacted by heat differently to men’s?
Wed, 06/24/2026 - 21:39
Why are women’s bodies impacted by heat differently to men’s?
Wed, 06/24/2026 - 20:38
A doctor from Bristol Royal Hospital for Children gives his tips for keeping children protected.
Wed, 06/24/2026 - 16:06
Families will continue to be failed unless the NHS makes meaningful changes, BBC's Michael Buchanan writes.
Wed, 06/24/2026 - 02:50
Sitting for prolonged periods is associated with health complications – but you can counteract the risks of a sedentary life.
Tue, 06/23/2026 - 19:30
Testing the vagina microbiome is increasing in popularity with companies offering at-home tests