Weight-loss jabs: What happens when you stop?

You may have lost the weight you wanted to lose - but now you've stopped the jabs, how easy is it to keep it off?

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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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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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5 Live News Specials

That Time of the Month with Naga Munchetty, Dr Nighat Arif and Dr Christine Ekechi

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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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What's really going on with flu this winter?

We've been told we're facing an unprecedented superflu. Is it?

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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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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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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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The Food Chain

Find out what happens in your body after you’ve had alcohol and whether any remedies work

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Living and Light

Illuminating new science on artificial light and our health.

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Lives Less Ordinary

Tulisa Contostavlos survived betrayal and a tabloid sting

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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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'Super Flu' Wave Hits England With No Peak Yet

Record flu cases causes health challenge on a scale not seen since the pandemic

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Answering Your Questions About Rising Flu Cases

Health experts and BBC correspondents take questions about a surge in flu cases in England

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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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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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Why are sperm donors having hundreds of children?

The European sperm market is booming, but is some donors' sperm being used to make too many babies?

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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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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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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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Online gaming escaped Australia's social media ban - but critics say it's just as addictive

Parents and experts say gaming poses many of the same risks for kids as social media, and want them included.

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Flu in five charts - how this year's winter outbreak is different

NHS England says it's facing a "worst-case scenario" after flu hospital cases jump 55% in a week.

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5 Live News Specials

That Time of the Month with Naga Munchetty, Dr Nighat Arif and Dr Christine Ekechi

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How I proved hair loss and dizziness aren't just symptoms of 'being a mum'

Iron deficiency is a relatively common problem, especially in women. Here's how to spot the symptoms.

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Streeting confirms public inquiry into NHS trust

The TEWV announcement comes after calls from families of three patients who died by suicide.

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Campaigners question ethics of puberty-blocker trial in legal letter to Streeting

Researchers and the UK regulator say the study is going to help improve care for children questioning their gender.

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Why is flu so bad this winter - and should you buy a vaccine?

Flu has come early this year, and experts predict it could be a particularly nasty season.

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Masks to be worn in three hospitals as flu cases surge

Frimley Health NHS Trust is the latest to reintroduce masks as UK hospitals come under strain.

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Last minute offer may avert strike by resident doctors

Deal put forward by ministers includes rapid expansion of training posts, but no promises on pay.

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Joe Wicks: Protein's not just for bodybuilders

The fitness coach explains how it helps and how you can meet your protein needs.

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Sperm from donor with cancer-causing gene was used to conceive almost 200 children

Some children have already died and only a minority who inherit the mutation will escape cancer in their lifetimes.

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NHS must take elderly infections more seriously, Chris Whitty warns

England's chief medical officer says doctors do not appreciate risk of heart attack and stroke, as flu cases rise.

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Streeting orders review into mental health and ADHD diagnoses

The health secretary says the aim is to tackle a rising demand for services and pressure on the NHS.

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Doctors failed to tell dad-of-seven he was dying

William Chapman only found out he had a terminal diagnosis when his GP mentioned it in passing.

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'Life being stressful is not an illness' - GPs on mental health over-diagnosis

Hundreds of GPs in England tell the BBC they are also worried about a lack of help for patients.

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Health Sec Review Into Mental Health and ADHD Diagnoses

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has launched a review into mental health and ADHD diagnoses

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Doctors to stage five-day strike before Christmas

Walkout in England begins on 17 December and will be 14th strike in pay dispute.

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School taught me about bank accounts but not breast exams

Resources will be made available in schools on women's health topics to reduce the gender health gap.

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US and UK agree zero tariffs deal on pharmaceuticals

The deal follows threats of tariffs as high as 100% on branded drug imports.

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Prostate cancer screening should not be offered to most UK men, say experts

It recommends that only men with a confirmed genetic risk of prostate cancer should be screened for the disease.

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HIV battle is not over, warns It's a Sin creator

Russell T Davies says misinformation about the virus made him "despair".

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Cancer patient welcomes newly-approved treatment

Sharon Price from Newcastle-under-Lyme says she was glad to avoid the need for surgery.

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Do you know what a forever chemical is?

Forever chemicals, or PFAS, exist in many household items such as waterproof clothing and cookware.

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