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Wayne Davies was left "constantly worrying" about race times, comparing himself to other runners on social media.
Posted: October 24, 2026, 6:17 am
The doctor says she faced a brutal investigation after she passed on complaints brought to her by other doctors.
Posted: October 23, 2026, 7:23 pm
Hollie Sharman shares her experience of health anxiety and a doctor advises on how to manage symptoms.
Posted: October 23, 2026, 2:57 pm
A mother says her son regularly climbs fences in their back garden and has "no sense of danger".
Posted: October 23, 2026, 10:51 am
US actor RJ Mitte, best known for his role as the defiant son of drug kingpin Walter White in the drama series Breaking Bad, died earlier this month at the age of 34.
Posted: October 23, 2026, 9:18 am
The Department of Health has decided to take back £1.5m from the project, Belfast Trust officials have told a Stormont committee.
Posted: October 23, 2026, 7:50 am
The scientists involved say the results could mark a turning point in cancer treatment, bringing personalised medicine a step closer.
Posted: October 23, 2026, 7:49 am
Hollie Sharman shares her experience of health anxiety and a doctor advises on how to manage symptoms.
Posted: October 23, 2026, 5:30 am
Harriet Tsadioti says contracting breast cancer was one of her biggest fears growing up.
Posted: October 23, 2026, 5:29 am
Northern Ireland is the only part of the UK without a formally commissioned, publicly-funded adult service for ADHD.
Posted: October 23, 2026, 5:14 am
Concerns raised as big private firms buy up care homes and home help fragmenting in England.
Posted: October 22, 2026, 11:20 pm
Current plans for 6% of eligible patients to get Mounjaro by 2028 unambitious, say MPs.
Posted: October 22, 2026, 11:06 pm
"Sadly, and due to circumstances beyond anyone's control, the difficult decision was reached to close the branch," they charity says.
Posted: October 22, 2026, 8:20 pm
The disease, which usually affects cattle, has been identified in a patient who died in early October.
Posted: October 22, 2026, 1:53 pm
Naomi Potter set up her own clothes company after feeling overwhelmed by the feeling of some clothes.
Posted: October 22, 2026, 11:20 am
He came to Security Service's attention in the 1930s when he was considered a left-wing firebrand.
Posted: October 22, 2026, 9:35 am
Like 'weeing lava': living with chronic UTIs
Posted: October 22, 2026, 5:25 am
Women are sharing their experiences with chronic urinary tract infections on social media in an effort to break the stigma surrounding UTIs.
Posted: October 21, 2026, 11:03 pm
Women are sharing their experiences with chronic urinary tract infections on social media in an effort to break the stigma surrounding UTIs.
Posted: October 21, 2026, 11:03 pm
Drugs will be tested simultaneously, which it's hoped will speed up the process of finding new treatments for this common type of dementia.
Posted: October 21, 2026, 11:02 pm
Test results have confirmed his diagnosis as a lung adenocarcinoma that was localised.
Posted: October 21, 2026, 8:09 pm
Women with PMOS say too often they are diagnosed and left to manage the condition on their own.
Posted: October 21, 2026, 11:10 am
There will be restrictions on who can carry out procedures and fines for those who flout the law, in England in 2027.
Posted: October 20, 2026, 11:06 pm
Perran Moon, MP for Camborne and Redruth, voluntarily referred himself for investigation.
Posted: October 20, 2026, 9:20 pm
Perran Moon, MP for Camborne and Redruth, voluntarily referred himself for investigation.
Posted: October 20, 2026, 9:20 pm
The sixth report from Covid inquiry criticises the lack of PPE and the way patients were discharged from hospital.
Posted: October 20, 2026, 3:32 pm
The sixth report from Covid inquiry criticises the lack of PPE and the way patients were discharged from hospital.
Posted: October 20, 2026, 3:32 pm
Experts warn poor at-home injecting techniques and new drugs mean new health risks.
Posted: October 20, 2026, 3:30 pm
From the shocking lack of PPE to restrictions on visitors - the key points from the sixth Covid inquiry report.
Posted: October 20, 2026, 12:16 pm
From the shocking lack of PPE to restrictions on visitors - the key points from the sixth Covid inquiry report.
Posted: October 20, 2026, 12:16 pm
The Happy Mums Foundation supports women experiencing postpartum mental health challenges.
Posted: October 20, 2026, 9:14 am
Women share their experience of lichen sclerosus.
Posted: October 19, 2026, 11:11 pm
Grand Theft Auto VI lets you build and nurture a romantic relationship but some say dates with a fictional character are a step too far.
Posted: October 19, 2026, 12:09 am
A seaside town is hosting an early morning alternative for clubbing fans.
Posted: October 18, 2026, 5:28 am
More than one million people now vape who have never been smokers, according to the ONS.
Posted: October 16, 2026, 11:49 pm
Creators say women's health content is getting them shadowbanned on social media. So what's really happening?
Posted: October 16, 2026, 4:41 pm
Ministers promise to reform the scheme that provides financial support for those injured or bereaved by vaccines in the UK.
Posted: October 16, 2026, 3:02 pm
The British Medical Association says hospital doctors in Northern Ireland plan to strike in November.
Posted: October 15, 2026, 11:02 am
Full body scans, nutritious stockpiles and why strokes are rising in black communities.
Posted: October 13, 2026, 9:00 am
It provides information about a range of services to support mental health, officials say.
Posted: October 12, 2026, 10:09 am
The programme covers a range of topics, including managing anxiety and boosting self-esteem.
Posted: October 11, 2026, 7:51 am
A Gloucestershire man with terminal cancer shares the life lessons he wishes he'd learned sooner.
Posted: October 10, 2026, 6:16 am
Waking up feeling hungover AND anxious? BBC Health's Chloe Hayward explains the science behind hang-xiety.
Posted: October 9, 2026, 2:59 pm
A concerning number of patients are reporting problems from treatment abroad, say doctors.
Posted: September 23, 2026, 5:00 am
The BBC's Annabel Rackham shares some dos and don'ts, following government advice in case of food supply chain disruption.
Posted: September 21, 2026, 5:22 am
A report suggests older LGBTQ+ people experience more social isolation than their heterosexual peers.
Posted: September 19, 2026, 11:18 pm
The cost of administration and medical checks has now topped £83m, according to new figures.
Posted: September 11, 2026, 5:45 pm
Plus, how much do people really change their habits for a free coffee?
Posted: August 11, 2026, 9:00 am
Millions of people still have long Covid, yet a cure still isn't quite within reach.
Posted: August 5, 2026, 10:12 am
It follows the UK's largest and fastest growing meningitis B outbreak to date in Kent earlier this year.
Posted: August 3, 2026, 1:00 am
Some people can carry bacteria in their nose or throat without getting sick, but can spread it to others.
Posted: July 16, 2026, 1:27 pm
When turning on the oven is a no-no and you're bored of salads, these foods (and drinks) will help to beat the heat.
Posted: July 8, 2026, 9:05 am
The British Medical Association is in dispute with Manx Care over "pay erosion since 2008".
Posted: July 3, 2026, 10:08 am
The BMA said there will "undoubtedly be cancellation of operations, outpatient appointments and elective care" but "patient safety will still be prioritised".
Posted: June 29, 2026, 10:45 am
Full emergency cover remained in place and patients were told to attend all scheduled appointments unless advised otherwise.
Posted: June 25, 2026, 6:26 pm
Resident doctor strikes are now on pause while they consider a new pay offer form the government.
Posted: June 14, 2026, 2:15 pm