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 | Fewer heat-related deaths in 2025 despite warmest summer Summer 2025 was the warmest UK summer on record, with four heatwaves, a top temperature of nearly 38C and a mean temperature of 16.1C Source: © BBC News |
 | Doctors lose new jobs package as strike to go ahead The offer of 1,000 more training posts has been withdrawn after the union refused to scrap the planned six-day strike. Source: © BBC News |
 | Prince William praises £20m milestone for Bowelbabe fund The Bowelbabe fund, set up by Dame Deborah James in 2022, helps to support Cancer Research UK. Source: © BBC News |
 | Weight-loss jabs will be offered on NHS for people at risk of further heart attacks More than a million people in England will start being offered the anti-obesity jab for better heart health and to avoid strokes. Source: © BBC News |
 | Review finds 250 patients need repeat bone scans Review finds care for some patients was "below the level that would have been expected". Source: © BBC News |
 | My daughter has childhood dementia and may not live past 16 Diagnosed just before her fourth birthday, Sophia, now 15, can no longer speak and cannot walk unaided. Source: © BBC News |
 | Newly qualified paramedics told to apply for jobs abroad due to hire freeze The Welsh Ambulance Service said newly qualified paramedics would not be offered roles this year due to "financial and operational issues". Source: © BBC News |
 | 'Something wasn't right': Wrong sperm given to UK families by IVF clinics in northern Cyprus Families of seven children believe the wrong sperm or egg donors were used in their IVF treatment. Source: © BBC News |
 | Our skin is falling off and no-one can tell us why People sharing pictures and accounts on socials of red, inflamed skin have triggered the first UK research into TSW. Source: © BBC News |
 | The man who wants to bring human composting to the UK Human composting is when a body placed in a sealed vessel containing organic matter turns into soil. Source: © BBC News |
 | 'I nearly broke trying to help my partner with addiction issues' Claire Harkin believes the experiences of people who are supporting loved ones with an addiction can be overlooked. Source: © BBC News |
 | Our daughter battled Meningitis B despite being vaccinated in 'very rare' case After Noa-Rose became critically ill, the four-year-old spent two weeks fighting for her life. Source: © BBC News |
 | Screen time for under-fives should be limited to one hour a day, parents told New government guidance also suggests children under-two should not be watching screens alone. Source: © BBC News |
 | UK's transplant system was world-leading - now it lags behind other Western nations The UK has failed to keep pace with the rest of the world. Can it regain its status, and how? Source: © BBC News |
 | Hospital waited two days before raising alarm about meningitis outbreak Experts say the wait was indefensible and possibly delayed identification of the outbreak. Source: © BBC News |
 | Meningitis outbreak passes peak, says health agency "We could still see cases continuing to come in, we need to keep an eye on those, the UKHSA says. Source: © BBC News |
 | Cuba's mothers-to-be prepare to give birth in a country plunged into darkness Two pregnant women tell the BBC's Will Grant of their hopes and fears as their nation is mired in crisis. Source: © BBC News |
 | Streeting praises response to meningitis outbreak Wes Streeting praises the "Herculean efforts" to protect people from the Kent meningitis outbreak. Source: © BBC News |
 | I spent five months in a mother and baby mental health unit - here's what I want mums to know Sofii Lewis was diagnosed with postpartum psychosis tendencies and OCD after giving birth. Source: © BBC News |
 | Lab-grown food pipe offers new hope for young patients UK scientists have grown fully functioning food pipes and successfully transplanted them into mini pigs, paving the way for human trials. Source: © BBC News |
 | 'Having coeliac disease aged 9 means I'm normal with a tiny twist' Nine-year-old Eliza's mum says she was relieved when her daughter was diagnosed with the disease. Source: © BBC News |
 | Better NHS care might have saved 58 babies, BBC finds There are growing calls for a statutory public inquiry into maternity services in Oxford. Source: © BBC News |
 | Why has this meningitis outbreak spread so fast? There have been 20 cases since the weekend in one small area of Kent - but this isn't the normal pattern, so what could have happened? Source: © BBC News |
 | Hospital waiting lists in Wales see record drop Wait times for planned care are falling but diagnostic and cancers waits are up, latest figures indicate. Source: © BBC News |
 | Fears of two-tier health system as more turn to private care, says watchdog The patient watchdog warns of two-tier service as polling shows numbers paying for care is on the rise. Source: © BBC News |
 | Hundreds of GPs tell BBC they have never refused a fit note for mental health concerns The number of fit notes issued has been rising, with more than 11.2m approved in England last year. Source: © BBC News |
 | NHS tracker - are hospital waiting times improving near you? Use our interactive tracker to see if treatment waits are getting better at your local hospital. Source: © BBC News |
 | Why the benefit used by more than 8 million people may not be fit for the future Can Universal Credit and the work and benefits system more generally reshape itself to meet a new reality? Source: © BBC News |
 | NHS dentistry is rotting. Will the plan to fix it work? As patients struggle to find NHS dentists, Labour has a plan but not everybody is convinced it will work Source: © BBC News |
 | Are UK students at risk of more deadly meningitis outbreaks? The worst seems to be over, but questions remain about why this happened and whether it could happen again. Source: © BBC News |
 | Is screen time always bad and how do I manage it? How do you manage screen time, does it have a bad impact and what steps can you take to mitigate the problem? Source: © BBC News |
 | What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread? Two people have died following an "unpredecented" outbreak of meningitis in Kent. Source: © BBC News |
 | Stay at home advice questioned and rules too tough - key findings from Covid report An NHS close to collapse, patients failed and NHS staff put at risk - what you need to know. Source: © BBC News |
 | Why is MenB vaccine not given to teenagers in UK and should they be offered it? Students and older teens are not routinely vaccinated against the meningitis strain behind the Kent outbreak. Source: © BBC News |
 | Our son loved the outdoors - invisible illness means he now can't walk or talk Tomos is one of thousands with ME in Wales, with services described as “a desert” for those most affected. Source: © BBC News |
 | How to check whether you have bowel cancer What are the main symptoms and causes of bowel cancer, and how can you reduce your risk of getting it? Source: © BBC News |
 | Why are fewer people donating their organs? The number waiting for an organ is at a record high as loved ones increasingly block donations. Source: © BBC News |
 | Prostate cancer screening: What you need to know Everything you need to know about the decision on who should be screened for prostate cancer. Source: © BBC News |
 | Could weight-loss jabs be behind rising gallbladder removals? Last year, there was a 15% annual increase in the operations and surgeons want more research. Source: © BBC News |
 | What is chickenpox and who can get an NHS vaccine? The standard NHS childhood vaccination programme will include chickenpox from 2 January 2026. Source: © BBC News |
 | The teenage caffeine pouch trend troubling US experts Some social media influencers are pushing products to young gym-goers and students, health experts warn. Source: © BBC News |
 | Sleep, exercise, hydrate - do we really need to stick to recommended daily doses? As a study casts doubt on the daily steps maxim, we take a look at some other health benchmarks we’re often told to strive for. Source: © BBC News |
 | Sewing group helping women in period poverty Debi Angell says the kits they make help women and girls who can not afford period products. Source: © BBC News |
 | 'I froze my eggs because I was born without a womb' Betty Mukherjee talks to Naga Munchetty about living with Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome. Source: © BBC News |
 | 'I shampooed with raw egg to try and get pregnant' Tired of health misinformation on social media, Barbora Gray is fighting back by sharing facts. Source: © BBC News |
 | 'Women's health must be taken more seriously' Dr Liz O'Riordan says it is important women seek help from professionals not "Google and Chat GPT". Source: © BBC News |
| I spent five months in a mother and baby mental health unit - here's what I want mums to know Sofii Lewis was diagnosed with postpartum psychosis tendencies and OCD after giving birth. Source: © BBC News |
 | Pupil art sessions 'bring joy' to hospice The Hospice in the Weald in Pembury runs the sessions for people with life-limiting conditions. Source: © BBC News |
 | Jersey's wellbeing score is below UK and France Jersey's wellbeing score is below UK and France in survey of data from 41 countries. Source: © BBC News |
 | 'You feel forgotten' - the reality for boxers after the fights stop Retired boxer Stephen Smith shares how boxers can struggle to "fill the void" after hanging up their gloves. Source: © BBC News |
 | Sculpting jaws, giving scores: Inside the world of looksmaxxing Growing numbers of young men are going to great lengths to achieve what they see as the perfect face. Source: © BBC News |
 | Charity hopes new HQ can bring people together Health Connections is to renovate six floors of its new base as spaces for people to come together. Source: © BBC News |
 | What is the UK Covid inquiry and how does it work? The third report from the inquiry into the government's handling of the pandemic says the NHS was close to collapse. Source: © BBC News |
| Stay at home advice questioned and rules too tough - key findings from Covid report An NHS close to collapse, patients failed and NHS staff put at risk - what you need to know. Source: © BBC News |
 | Patients harmed as Covid pandemic brought NHS close to collapse, inquiry finds Third report into the pandemic says patients and staff were failed as health service only just coped. Source: © BBC News |
 | 'I'm still haunted that he died alone': The last voices of the Covid inquiry Bereaved families have the final say as the Covid inquiry completes three years of public hearings. Source: © BBC News |
 | Covid inquiry chair defends £200m cost and four-year process on final day Baroness Heather Hallett said completing the hearings in under four years was an achievement but critics have questioned its cost. Source: © BBC News |
 | Warning to patients ahead of next doctors' strike The industrial action is due to start on 7 April and there is likely to be disruption to services. Source: © BBC News |
| Warning to patients ahead of next doctors' strike The industrial action is due to start on 7 April and there is likely to be disruption to services. Source: © BBC News |
 | PM gives BMA 48 hours to call-off strike or lose 1,000 training posts Starmer sets deadline for doctors' union to call off six-day walkout due to begin after Easter. Source: © BBC News |
 | Why are resident doctors striking and how much are they paid? Resident doctors in England are striking between 17 and 22 December, the 14th walkout since 2023. Source: © BBC News |
 | Union and government to restart talks on ending doctor dispute BMA says there is window of opportunity in coming weeks to reach a settlement after 12 strikes. Source: © BBC News |
 | Inside Health James Gallagher finds out how a hot flush feels - and delves into a new treatment. Source: © BBC News |
| Inside Health James Gallagher is joined by experts to answer key questions on the meningitis outbreak. Source: © BBC News |
| Inside Health James Gallagher examines the outbreak of bacterial meningitis in Kent. Source: © BBC News |
| Inside Health James visits Hackney, which has one of the lowest vaccination rates in the country. Source: © BBC News |
 | How dads are bonding over learning to braid hair Social club the Secret Life of Dads aims to provide a safe space for dads to bond with each other, and to learn skills to help them at home. Source: © BBC News |
 | 'Would I have made it to 60 if my cancer symptoms weren't detected?' Marie McGrath was diagnosed with bowel cancer at the start of 2026 Source: © BBC News |
| 'I froze my eggs because I was born without a womb' Betty Mukherjee talks to Naga Munchetty about living with Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome. Source: © BBC News |
| 'You feel forgotten' - the reality for boxers after the fights stop Retired boxer Stephen Smith shares how boxers can struggle to "fill the void" after hanging up their gloves. Source: © BBC News |
 | Is a morning cup of hot water better than cold? A GP looks at the social media trend of drinking hot water in the morning. Source: © BBC News |