Emma Barnett: We can't ignore this disease that leaves one in 10 women like me in agony

Women tell the BBC presenter how endometriosis affects their lives, as she challenges ministers to take action.

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Daily pill doubles survival time for pancreatic cancer patients

The drug has been hailed as a breakthrough in managing the deadliest of all the major cancers.

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Checks reveal young women with deadly 'silent' heart risk

Sudden cardiac death can happen without warning, and it's not just a problem for sporty young men, say experts.

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Why renaming my health condition could help other women

Rochelle Lewis is among more than 170 million woman globally to be diagnosed with PCOS.

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What in the World

Doctors are warning that some cancers are becoming more common in people in their 20s

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Trump in excellent health after annual checkup, his doctor says

The White House releases the results of the US president's latest medical examination, which states he is "fully fit" to carry out his duties.

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Abolishing patient watchdog leaves NHS 'marking own homework', councils warn

The plans are part of a government bill to modernise the NHS in England, which is currently going through parliament.

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Gethin trains to be Dr Oscar's guide runner

Gethin Jones trains to be Dr Oscar's guide runner

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'I forgot what it feels like to be outside' – First rooftop intensive care ward opens

The outdoor ward, at King's College Hospital in London, will monitor how much it boosts the recovery of seriously ill patients.

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Can a rooftop garden help very ill patients heal faster?

Still in her hospital bed, connected to feeding tubes and life support, Hollie is the first patient to try out the new intensive care rooftop ward at King's College Hospital in south London.

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Prostate cancer screening: What you need to know

Everything you need to know about the decision on who should be screened for prostate cancer.

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Why the gut is known as the second brain

Your gut doesn't just respond to your brain - it helps shape your emotions. Professor of Biomolecular Medicine Jon Swann explains why.

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Endometriosis: 'I thought I was dying'

The BBC's Ellie Colton shares her experience of living with endometriosis - and meets a scientist hoping to cut the length of time it takes to be diagnosed with a simple new test.

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Hundreds of children die within months as measles cases soar in Bangladesh

The country has recorded more than 60,000 suspected cases of measles in just over two months.

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'My daughter went into hospital to get better - now she's dead'

Mental health patients say nobody listened to their concerns about a north-east England trust.

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What are UV levels and how can you protect yourself?

Some UV exposure is essential for our wellbeing, but too much is damaging and can cause skin cancer.

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Australia confirms first diphtheria death amid worst outbreak in decades

Most cases are in the Northern Territory with some also in Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland.

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PCOS name change 'more representative of condition'

Health experts in Jersey say the change helps people realise it is not an ovaries-only condition.

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Excessive social media 'negatively impacts wellbeing'

The World Happiness Reports finds the more time spent on social media the greater loss of wellbeing.

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From decades to years - AI could speed search for brain drugs hiding in plain sight

Researchers hope the work will help identify affordable, effective drugs to treat conditions like MND.

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'People can feel lonely in a crowd'

Dawn French discusses loneliness, particularly among older women, on Woman's Hour.

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UK scientists developing new Ebola vaccine that could be ready in months

The rare species of Ebola involved - known as Bundibugyo - kills around a third of those infected and has no proven vaccine yet.

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The tragedy of the 'invisible killer' of the young

Bereaved families are calling for a national cardiac screening programme for over-14s

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Riskiest skin cancer cases hit UK record high

The number of melanoma skin cancer cases has risen above 20,000 a year for the first time in the UK.

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Should you eat local yoghurt on holiday to prevent an upset stomach?

You might have heard the tip that eating local yoghurt as soon as your arrive on holiday can help your gut adjust to the new environment. But is it actually true?

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'I used to be the shy kid'

Tyler West opens up about his experience of school on Sort Your Life Out Unpacked.

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Gonorrhoea and syphilis hit record levels in Europe

STIs have surged thanks to record cases and gaps in testing and prevention, a health agency reports.

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Why illegal children's homes are being paid up to £2m per child by councils

A ban was meant to bring an end to the practice - but councils continue to fund illegal placements.

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What you need to know about latest meningitis cluster

After a fourth case of meningitis B has been confirmed in Reading, BBC South's health correspondent Alastair Fee shares what you need to know.

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What does hot weather do to the body?

Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm.

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'Adenomyosis may be invisible, its impact is not'

One in 10 women live with adenomyosis yet sufferers say their pain is often dismissed.

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Potential new treatment for pre-eclampsia

Pre-eclampsia causes more than 70,000 maternal deaths every year worldwide

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Potential new treatment for pre-eclampsia

Pre-eclampsia causes more than 70,000 maternal deaths every year worldwide

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Ebola may be spreading faster than first thought, WHO doctor warns

Hundreds of cases are suspected in central Africa but experts fear the actual number may be much higher.

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'New cancer test makes me feel women's health matters'

A patient praises a new test for womb cancer being trialled at hospitals in Suffolk and Norfolk.

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Living with PMDD is like having the Grim Reaper visit every month

Women diagnosed with premenstrual dysphoric disorder discuss how it impacts their lives.

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Canadian from hantavirus-hit cruise ship tests positive

The individual is one of four former passengers on the MV Hondius isolating on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.

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I tried the UK's 'saltiest' sandwich - here's what I learned

Health correspondent James Gallagher absorbs more than the recommended daily limit in just one meal to find out how salt affects our bodies.

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What we know about the Reading Meningitis B cases

Two people ill with meningitis in Reading have been confirmed as pupils at two schools

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Who is James Murray, the new health secretary replacing Wes Streeting?

What are the most pressing priorities for the new minister in charge of health?

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What sugar does to your body

Just how bad for you is eating sugar? And why is fruit still a good option - even though it has lots of sugar?

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Streeting hails NHS progress as key hospital waiting time milestone met

Government his its interim target of 65% of patients in England being treated within 18 weeks.

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MPs call for sunbed advertising ban to help prevent skin cancer

A report by a cross-party group of MPs has found the majority of skin cancer cases are preventable.

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Watch Morning Live here

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Patients of retired dentist warned of bloodborne viruses, including HIV

Authorities urged patients to get tested due to "poor infection control practices" at the Australian clinic.

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Daily pill to help keep weight off after stopping obesity jabs

The tablet - orforglipron - is available in the US and could soon launch in the UK.

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Women-only mental health crisis house to open in town

Swindon's new mental health support facility for women will be an "alternative" to hospitalisation.

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Newcastle's Burn on mental health and importance of asking for help

Newcastle United Foundation has painted benches in the city's Leazes Park to highlight mental health and encourage fans to talk to each other. Defender Dan Burn spoke to BBC Sport about the work being done and how important it is to "check in".

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'We have to respond to women's health needs more easily'

Groups in Liverpool are trying to remedy the historical under-resourcing of women's healthcare.

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French national shows symptoms on return from hantavirus-hit ship

Five passengers of the MV Hondius will be quarantined in Paris "until further notice", France's prime minister says.

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The Global Story

When conversation drifted into fantasy, one man grabbed a hammer and prepared for war.

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The Global Story

When conversation drifted into fantasy, one man grabbed a hammer and prepared for war.

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The Global Story

When conversation drifted into fantasy, one man grabbed a hammer and prepared for war.

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The Global Story

When conversation drifted into fantasy, one man grabbed a hammer and prepared for war.

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Ethiopian woman's joy at rare quintuplets after 12 years trying for a baby

The woman, 35, says she was praying for a baby and was "overjoyed" to be "blessed with five at once".

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University explores endometriosis and cancer link

The condition affects one in 10 women in the UK and can cause debilitating pain and infertility.

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Anaemia and the new dementia link

Anaemia and the new dementia link

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How worried should we be about hantavirus?

Some passengers potentially exposed to hantavirus have already taken flights to numerous countries.

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Early care scheme could prevent thousands of miscarriages a year

Current rules state that three unsuccessful pregnancies are needed to trigger NHS support - but a pilot project could bring about change.

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Hantavirus-hit cruise ships leaves Cape Verde after three evacuated

A British man is among three evacuees sent to the Netherlands after displaying symptoms while aboard the MV Hondius.

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Watch: Passengers evacuated from virus-hit cruise ship off Cape Verde

The Dutch foreign ministry confirmed that a British, German and Dutch national had now been taken from the virus-hit ship.

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What is the cruise ship hantavirus and how does it spread?

The Andes strain of the virus has been confirmed in some passengers, which can rarely be passed from person to person.

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Mums' choir leader 'baffled' by park fee structure

A postnatal choir leader says professional dog walkers pay less to use the city's parks.

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Cruise ship with hantavirus outbreak to sail to Canary Islands

Spain's health ministry said the MV Hondius is expected to arrive within three to four days.

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How should we talk about our emotions?

Kimberley asks her guest, clinical psychologist Dr Emma Hepburn, how we can manage and regulate our emotions.

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Hantavirus may have spread between passengers on cruise ship, WHO says

Two cases of the virus, which rarely spreads between humans, have been confirmed on the ship, and three people have died.

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'I went undercover to expose dangerous advice given to parents'

Alison Scott-Wright, also known as 'The Magic Sleep Fairy' has appeared on TV giving advice around improving the sleep of babies.

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Should you worry about napping?

Dr Aziza explains why napping could be a sign of a bigger issue

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How can you improve your balance?

Chris and Xand continue their conversation with physiotherapist and vestibular rehabilitation specialist, Maggie Stacey.

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Calls for Reformer Pilates regulation amid boom

Reformer Pilates businesses in the UK rose by nearly 1,000 per cent between 2024 and 2025.

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NHS cancer jab could mean patients spend hours less in hospital

Thousands of patients will be offered a new injectable form of an immunotherapy drug that takes minutes.

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What death doulas can teach us about dying

Death doulas or soul midwives have increased in popularity in recent years. What do they do?

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'It's the most normal thing in the world to feel weird'

Bryony Gordon talks about her struggles with her mental health.

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Martha's Rule helplines get more than 1,700 calls from worried NHS staff

The scheme encourages staff and families to seek an urgent second opinion if they fear a patient's condition is worsening.

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