BBC News – Health

BBC News - Health
Updated: 4 weeks 4 days ago
Thu, 04/16/2026 - 09:01
A major review has provoked a backlash after concluding the medicines provide too little benefit to be noticed.
Thu, 04/16/2026 - 06:07
The outdoor area at Yarm Wellness will officially open to the public on Saturday.
Wed, 04/15/2026 - 19:03
Senior midwife Donna Ockenden will review maternity services in Sussex after a campaign by families.
Tue, 04/14/2026 - 08:04
Resident doctors in England have returned to work after the 15th walkout in a long-running dispute.
Tue, 04/14/2026 - 08:04
Resident doctors in England have returned to work after the 15th walkout in a long-running dispute.
Tue, 04/14/2026 - 00:06
Some hospital trusts tell the BBC previous action has seen shorter waits, faster decisions and calmer corridors.
Sun, 04/12/2026 - 07:12
A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England.
Sat, 04/11/2026 - 00:41
Some think it's a severe case of eczema. Others say it's a condition called TSW. But doctors are stuck in a dilemma.
Wed, 04/08/2026 - 13:32
The strike further delays Tom Lawson's gastric bypass surgery after a more than three-year wait.
Wed, 04/08/2026 - 11:56
Resident doctors in England – the new name for junior doctors – are taking part in their 15th walkout in a long-running pay dispute.
Wed, 04/08/2026 - 06:11
The team aims to find out what it is about the Isle of Wight that makes people feel better.
Tue, 04/07/2026 - 16:22
What's the latest on Collagen?
Tue, 04/07/2026 - 13:59
Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather.
Tue, 04/07/2026 - 13:46
Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm.
Fri, 04/03/2026 - 06:25
"I want to tackle loneliness and we feel like this group can do that," the organisation's founder says.
Tue, 03/31/2026 - 10:00
James Gallagher finds out how a hot flush feels - and delves into a new treatment.