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Health
Healthy living tips from the Gladiators
Athena, Electro, Dynamite and Giant share their top tips to stay fit and healthy.
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Doctors strike called off as union backs latest pay deal
Medics had been set to go on the first national walkout staged by NHS workers on Tuesday in a dispute over pay.
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Knives taken to hospitals sees amnesty bins set up
In Birmingham hospitals knives are regularly found, with one produced by a patient ready for an MRI.
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Long waits for disability benefit claims unacceptable, MPs say
Some people are waiting more than a year to have their claims processed, the Public Accounts Committee says.
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OpenAI launches ChatGPT Health to review your medical records
The firm says its chatbot sees health and wellbeing questions from 230 million people every week.
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Five tips to stay warm when it's cold
Ski Sunday's Ed Leigh and Chemmy Alcott share advice on how to keep safe and warm.
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Three NHS trusts still using fax machines, Streeting confesses
The health secretary had made it his personal mission to banish the fax machine from the NHS.
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Flu bouncing back after Christmas mixing, says NHS
Cases up after two weeks of decline, as hospitals report rise in slips and falls because of cold snap.
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'My endometriosis pain is excruciating but I'm still waiting for surgery'
According to the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 59,733 women in NI are now on waiting lists.
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Woman planning 115km walk after two heart attacks
Cathy Read will walk across Spain to support the charity that helped her recover.
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People who come off slimming jabs regain weight four times faster than dieters
Overweight people shed large amounts on jabs but gain 0.8 kg a month on average once off them, study shows.
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Why my period made my gambling addiction worse
Researchers are looking to see if there's a link between hormonal fluctuations and gambling addiction.
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Nestle issues global recall of some baby formula products over toxin fears
The food giant issued the global recall after discovering some batches of SMA could lead to vomiting
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Our children waited too long for the same diagnosis as Jesy Nelson's twins
After Little Mix star Jesy Nelson's revelation that her twins have SMA, parents speak about their children's late diagnoses.
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New NHS online hospital to focus on eyes, menopause and prostates
NHS Online due to launch in England next year will provide eye, prostate and menopause care.
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Surgeon who 'stripped naked in cubicle' struck off
The doctor was working at the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth when the incidents happened.
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Junk food TV and online advert ban comes into force
Soft drinks, chocolate, pizzas and ice creams will be targeted in the UK government's plan.
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Wellbeing 2026: Recovery, JOMO and brain boosting supplements
Wellness is a multi-trillion pound industry which continues to grow, what will be its focus in 2026?
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Dr Alex shares five ways that running helps your brain
From protecting against ageing to helping you sleep, Dr Alex George lists the benefits of running.
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Hospital flu cases drop as NHS on cold weather alert
NHS bosses say the fall is welcome, but expect freezing temperatures to increase pressure on the health service.
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Chickenpox vaccines for young children start across UK
For the first time, children will be offered vaccination on the NHS against the common infection which, in rare cases, can be very serious.
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What is chickenpox and who can get an NHS vaccine?
The standard NHS childhood vaccination programme will include chickenpox from 2 January 2026.
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The great debate about whether the NHS should use magic mushrooms to treat mental health
Many clinical trials to test the use of psychedelic medicines for conditions such as depression have been underway since 2022 - with surprising result...
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My son was given world's most expensive gene therapy drug - now he can walk
Five-year-old Edward can walk independently, his mum says, and she hopes he will lead a happy life.
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'Having skin cancer while pregnant made me feel so guilty'
Emma Giannuzzi used sunbeds throughout her late teens and was twice diagnosed with melanoma.
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What is the ultimate hangover cure?
The Food Chain's Ruth Alexander on what helps - and what doesn't - if you've overindulged.
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How do cold weather health alerts work?
The weather alert service warns the public when high or low temperatures could damage their health.
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Hospitals warned end-of-life care crisis threatening treatment
A rising number of patients in hospitals could affect the level of treatment carried out this winter, a group of regional NHS leaders have been told.
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Tackling the gender gap in CPR treatment
Research shows women are 27% less likely than men to receive CPR from bystanders.
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Light therapy boxes placed in all NI libraries
Some of the lamps - which are often used for Seasonal Affective Disorder - are available to loan for up to three weeks.
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Flu cases falling ahead of Christmas, experts say
UK health agency says drop is encouraging news, but warns flu could still bounce back in new year.
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Christmas can be a nightmare for misophonia sufferers like me
Christmas is a difficult time if you suffer from a reduced tolerance to sounds, but there are ways to make it easier.
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TikTok removes AI weight loss ads from fake Boots account
The adverts for prescription-only drugs showed healthcare professionals impersonating the British retailer.
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Toddler finally home from hospital for Christmas
Bertie Melly was in hospital for 18 months after his premature birth in May 2024.
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US regulator approves pill form of Wegovy weight-loss drug
Wegovy becomes first pill of its kind to be approved, shifting weight-loss drugs beyond injections.
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Hospitals working to get patients home for Christmas after five-day doctor strike
Health experts have warned that the impact of the strike will be felt into the new year "and beyond".
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Epidural kit shortage could last until March, regulator says
The shortage is due to a major supplier stopping manufacturing epidural bags, the government says.
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Resident doctors in Scotland to go on strike for first time
Their union BMA Scotland has accused the government of reneging on a commitment to restore pay to 2008 levels.
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Young people will feel burden of UK's ageing society, report suggests
The House of Lords said raising the state pension age and increasing immigration would not be a solution.
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Has flu peaked? What the figures tell us
NHS remains on high alert over flu, health bosses say, but there are signs infections are levelling off.
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Flu: How are hospitals in your area affected?
Use our interactive tool to explore the latest flu numbers in your area
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People fake weight to obtain skinny jabs, says GP
A doctor from Chelmsford calls for more checks to stop the drugs being sold inappropriately online.
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Caesarean sections overtake natural vaginal births for the first time
Experts say there is a complex picture behind why more babies are being delivered through surgery.
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Starmer calls doctors' strike 'dangerous' as five-day walkout begins
The doctors' union, the British Medical Association, said it was time the government came up with "a genuinely long-term plan" on pay and jobs.
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Nicotine pouch rise driven by young men - study
Around 7.5% of 16 to 24-year-old-men are using the small sachets that fit under the top lip, research suggests.
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One way to deal with OCD and intrusive thoughts
Complex presenter Kimberly Wilson speaks to Nina Higson-Sweeney about ways to manage OCD.
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Plans to fix NHS dental care and save some patients hundreds of pounds
The new proposals mean those needing complicated care over numerous appointments could save up to £225.
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Why are resident doctors striking and how much are they paid?
Resident doctors in England will strike between 17 and 22 December, the 14th walkout since 2023.
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Man died from sepsis after 34-hour medication delay
The man could have survived had he been given the correct antibiotics, a report finds.
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Children with cancer scammed out of millions fundraised for their treatment, BBC finds
Huge amounts appear to have been raised for seriously ill children who never received the money.
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'We don't blame dad for killing mum, he was ill'
Chris Stone-Houghton had been experiencing paranoia when he killed his wife Ruth, an inquest heard.
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