I've stopped life-saving medication says man exhausted by fight for NHS care

Tim Hull, who has a rare neurological condition, says his quality of life is "very, very low".

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The teenage caffeine pouch trend troubling US experts

Some social media influencers are pushing products to young gym-goers and students, health experts warn.

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'I was a shopping addict - it needs to be taken more seriously'

People with experience of compulsive buying say more NHS help is needed to tackle the issue.

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Mums' support group 'buzzing' at award nomination

Omagh group Support 2gether is a finalist in the BBC's Make a Difference Awards.

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Sara Pascoe: 'I don't know how relationships survive parenthood'

The comedian talks about some of the things she has struggled with as a new mother in her forties.

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Sara Pascoe: 'I don't know how relationships survive parenthood'

The comedian talks about some of the things she has struggled with as a new mother in her forties.

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James finds out why there are fears over new skincare products, plus physio goes digital.

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James finds out why there are fears over new skincare products, plus physio goes digital.

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Rape crisis centre to launch single sex-only meetings after trans row

The new group will run alongside an existing service which allows trans and non-binary people to take part

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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.

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The doctor strike is ending - what comes next?

With doctors returning to work after five-day walkout, is there an opportunity for talks to re-start?

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Students feel 'let down' by mental health support - but should it really be up to universities?

The number of students reporting mental health concerns is rising. But to what extent should the onus be on universities?

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Patients urged to go to appointments during strike

An NHS spokesperson is thanking teams in the region for their hard work over the weekend.

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James finds out why there are fears over new skincare products, plus physio goes digital.

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'I'm utterly lost': Patients' anger over doctors strike cancellations

Patients tell the BBC they have sympathy for resident doctors, but are worried about delays to surgeries.

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'Hardline' BMA blocks pleas for strike doctors to work

NHS England says 18 requests have been rejected, but the doctors' union says hospitals are stretching staff too thinly.

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The Documentary Podcast

Why is uterine fibroids, a problem that affects millions of women rarely talked about?

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Nurses to 'overwhelmingly' reject pay deal as strike vote looms

The Royal College of Nursing has been holding a consultative vote on their 3.6% pay rise.

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Tories would ban strikes by NHS doctors - Badenoch

Thousands of resident doctors are currently on strike after a dispute with the government over pay.

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A deadly attack in Vancouver prompts a conversation about mental health in the province

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Assignment

A deadly attack in Vancouver prompts a conversation about mental health in the province

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'My dad started spying on my mum' - the drugs causing sexual urges

The prescribed medication, taken for movement disorders, can have extreme side effects.

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Why we need to talk about periods, breasts and injuries in women's sport

Understanding the pressure elite sports puts on women’s bodies is pushing athletes to new levels of excellence.

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Why we need to talk about periods, breasts and injuries in women's sport

Understanding the pressure elite sports puts on women’s bodies is pushing athletes to new levels of excellence.

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Samaritans to close more than 100 branches

The charity's chief executive says "at least half" of their branches will close in the UK and Ireland.

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Streeting vows to keep disruption to a minimum as doctor strike begins

Hospitals are told to cancel non-urgent work only in exceptional circumstances as a five-day resident doctors' strike starts.

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Health self-test kits often inaccurate, study says

Shop-bought health kits for a wide range of conditions are readily available across the UK.

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The Easy Wellness Podcast with Vinny Hurrell & Cate Conway

The key health checks we should be aware of, as we exit our 30’s and beyond.

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We ask what's brewing in Birmingham's bins, plus measles and challenges for medical ethics

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A deadly attack in Vancouver prompts a conversation about mental health in the province

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'My three children needed transplants, now I'm giving back'

Willie Hutchinson volunteers to transport patients to and from hospital appointments after his children relied on the service.

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Ella Henderson reveals endometriosis diagnosis

The pop star speaks for the first time about living with the condition following her diagnosis.

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We ask what's brewing in Birmingham's bins, plus measles and challenges for medical ethics

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'As a GP I felt I had to work during my cancer scare'

Emily Jones ignored medical advice to work as she said patients wouldn't have been seen otherwise

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Event helps more girls try new sports in Jersey

About 15 sports clubs take part in 'Every Girls Moves' to encourage children to get active.

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'Substantial changes' on infected blood payouts

The announcement comes two weeks after a heavily critical report into payments to thousands of victims.

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How to buy the right sports bra for you

Five tips on buying sports bras from a biomechanics professor.

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Football tickets on prescription under new scheme

Free tickets will be given to patients in Gloucestershire to help alleviate symptoms of depression.

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Living kidney donor 'will give our son a new life'

Amrit has been waiting for nearly five years for a kidney and needs a living donor.

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Premature babies to be immunised against winter virus

From late September, 9,000 babies and vulnerable infants in the UK will have a long-lasting injection.

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More than 30 poisoned after suspected fake Botox

Health security body UKSHA urges vigilance after 38 cases of botulism recorded in the east and north-east of England.

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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.

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New science centre aims to help fight pandemics

The government wants to invest billions to make the National Biosecurity Centre the largest in Europe.

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Babies made using three people's DNA are born free of hereditary disease

The method was pioneered by UK scientists to overcome devastating, sometimes fatal inherited diseases.

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How does female physiology affect sporting performance?

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Inside Health

How does female physiology affect sporting performance?

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Is there a healthy way to tan?

Chris and Xand van Tulleken weigh up the pros and cons of being in direct sunshine.

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Physician associates need new job title, says review

It also recommends PAs and AAs wear standardised clothing and badges to distinguish them from doctors.

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Why are measles cases rising in the UK?

What are the symptoms of measles and how dangerous is the disease?

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When a kiss can kill you…

The challenges of dating when you have a serious allergy.

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Premises plea as wellbeing charity told to move

Simply Limitless must leave its base in Kidderminster in weeks after the landlord found new tenants.

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Biggest human imaging study scans 100,000th person

UK Biobank scientists say the human body can be studied in greater detail than ever thanks to people like Steve.

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Inside Health

How does female physiology affect sporting performance?

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Why are resident doctors striking and what are they paid?

Resident doctors in England will strike over pay for five days from 25 July.

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Child dies at Alder Hey after contracting measles

Seventeen children have been treated at the Liverpool hospital for the virus since June.

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Woman smuggled baby into UK using fake birth story

A baby will be placed for adoption in UK after being trafficked from Nigeria. She may never know her real parents.

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The Documentary Podcast

How male friendships and support groups improve relationships and mental health

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Alzheimer's has isolated us, says Fiona Phillips' husband

Martin Frizell has spoken of the social isolation faced by the couple since the former GMTV presenter was diagnosed.

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Health secretary and BMA to meet in bid to avoid strikes

The meeting with Wes Streeting will take place next week, the BBC understands.

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Latin makeup labels put people with allergies 'at risk'

Cosmetic ingredients should be listed in English to protect people with allergies, campaigners say.

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'Don't tell me my baby wasn't meant to be'

Siobhan Gorman was 16 weeks pregnant and home alone when she gave birth to baby Archie.

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What should you look for when choosing sunscreen?

What to look for when choosing sunscreen and how to apply it to get the maximum protection.

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Surgeon banned by private practice is working for NHS

Marc Lamah, dropped by a private provider, continues to operate on NHS patients in Brighton.

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The US helped successfully tackle Aids - now cuts put that at risk

A woman tells the BBC about her anxieties after a US-funded clinic that gave her medication closed.

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'It's heartbreaking leaving women sleeping rough'

An outreach worker helping homeless women at risk of violence in a Somerset town.

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Inside Health

The PM says it's 'reform or die' for the NHS, we discuss ambitious plans to restructure it

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Inside Health

The PM says it's 'reform or die' for the NHS, we discuss ambitious plans to restructure it

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Cervical screening invites to change in England

Invitations be sent out by the NHS every five years instead of every three for women aged 25-49 in England, if they have a negative test.

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We also discuss the risks of AI therapy

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Gemma Collins weight-loss drug advert banned

The star illegally advertised prescription-only weight loss drugs, the advertising watchdog found.

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Inside Health

The PM says it's 'reform or die' for the NHS, we discuss ambitious plans to restructure it

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Government ignoring pelvic mesh reforms - advocate

A campaigner says a report made recommendations to support victims, but most of them have been ignored.

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The doctor fighting for women's health on Ukraine's front line

Dr Baksheiev, a gynaecologist, travels to Russian-occupied areas in his kitted out mobile clinic

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Jessie J reveals cancer operation success

Singer says tests following surgery to remove her breast show no spread of the disease

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'Menopause made me forget my name'

Kirsty Dixon from York runs support groups for women going through the menopause.

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Ketamine helped me escape my negative thoughts - then it nearly killed me

Two young women speak to the BBC about why ketamine has become such a popular drug.

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Catherine talks candidly of 'life-changing' cancer treatment

Catherine says "you put on a sort of brave face" during treatment but afterwards it can also feel "really difficult".

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No date for restarting baby deliveries at hospital

A maternity suite at the University Hospital of Hartlepool is suffering staff shortages.

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New nature health scheme aims to boost well-being

The RSPB, which helped draw up the scheme, says it has been a success in other parts of the UK.

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The sale of illegal cigarettes signals a deeper problem with UK high streets

Some black market cigarettes have been found to contain dead flies and asbestos. But the trade nods to a wider issue, a BBC investigation has found

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'Notable' rise in dads over 60 in England and Wales

Official figures show that the birth rate in England and Wales went up for the first time since 2021.

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I found a bacteria-eating virus in my loo - could it save your life?

It's hoped phages could give us new ways of treating infections which are immune to antibiotics.

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Inside Health

James Gallagher looks at the evidence for claims the benefits of sun could outweigh risks.

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Inside Health

James Gallagher looks at the evidence for claims the benefits of sun could outweigh risks.

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Covid care home policy was 'least worst decision' - Hancock

Former health secretary Matt Hancock denied claims the government's attempt to throw a protective ring around care homes in early 2020 was empty rhetoric.

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Catherine talks candidly of 'life-changing' cancer treatment

Catherine says "you put on a sort of brave face" during treatment but afterwards it can also feel "really difficult".

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How is your hospital doing as NHS battles to bring down waiting times?

Use our interactive tracker to see if treatment waits are getting better at your local hospital

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Inside Health

James Gallagher looks at the evidence for claims the benefits of sun could outweigh risks.

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