The Documentary Podcast

Ed Butler investigates one of Europe’s most wanted drug smugglers

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How to advocate for your health

Dr Xand van Tulleken and Professor Sunita Sar explore why we follow advice we suspect is bad for us.

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What your summer reading list says about you

Just picked your holiday book? Our choices can subconsciously reveal important parts of our personality, studies show.

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'It was heartbreaking to attend a fertility appointment in a maternity unit'

Niamh Smyth and her husband Justyn have spent over a decade trying to start a family, undergoing four rounds of IVF, with three unsuccessful attempts and one pregnancy which ended in miscarriage.

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Inside Health

How understanding inflammation could transform treatments from cancer to Alzheimer’s.

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Inside Health

How understanding inflammation could transform treatments from cancer to Alzheimer’s.

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Granny wins care home Happy Hour law change

Anita Le Brun, the face of a campaign to allow for alcohol to be served at care homes without a licence, is celebrating its success.

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'Every day I'm just winging it': The families hoping for social care reform

As Andy Burnham outlines his aim to overhaul social care, BBC News speaks to the families caring for loved ones.

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Granny wins care home Happy Hour law change

Anita Le Brun, the face of a campaign to allow for alcohol to be served at care homes without a licence, is celebrating its success.

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Burnham invites Tories and Lib Dems to social care talks

In a speech, the PM is expected to say finding common ground across party lines will be key to fixing social care.

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'Things need to change': The campaign for women's minister

Eimear, Pearse, Aoísha and Devyn from Ballycastle want to see a change in how women are protected in NI.

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Hundreds of thousands of women get morning-after pill via free pharmacy service

Since October, the morning-after pill has been made available free-of-charge at high street pharmacies under a new scheme in England.

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Badenoch says PM must rule out tax rises to fund social care reform

In a letter to the PM, the Conservative leader offers to work with him on adult social care reform.

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Burnham to address social care, youth unemployment and devolution

A No 10 source says it is an attempt by the prime minister to show he is "hitting the ground running".

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First person gets new experimental vaccine for Ebola

Ed Hunt, 37 and from the UK, voluteered after seeing news reports of the deadly Ebola outbreak in DR Congo.

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Heatwave anxiety can make you feel 'incredibly helpless' - here's how to manage it

Extreme heat can take a toll on mental health - and young people and women are among the groups most at risk, according to one study.

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Female veterans support group makes national impact

Chelley Tulloch, a former RAF medic, is one of 48 female veterans to benefit from the groups' help.

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Teenager drops social media addiction lawsuit against Meta

Claims from a 15-year-old boy were set to go to trial next week in Los Angeles, but the case has now been dropped.

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Hope for thousands of MS patients as 'life-changing' drug now on NHS in England

Fampridine boosts nerve signals to make it easier to walk, with up to 5,000 eligible.

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Inside Health

Also, running during pregnancy and how to recover.

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Inside Health

Also, running during pregnancy and how to recover.

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Why Joe Marler turned to cycling

Joe Marler tells BBC Sport's Alex Fletcher about the benefits of cycling.

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Removing tax from sanitary products 'pointless'

Jersey's government has spent more than £500,000 on its free period product scheme since 2022.

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UK humanitarian worker monitored for Ebola in London hospital

The health worker was evacuated to the UK from the DR Congo after being potentially exposed to the virus.

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More young women in their 20s are getting type 2 diabetes

England is seeing "a worrying increase" in women in their 20s developing type 2 diabetes, say experts. Here's what to look out for.

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Inside Health

Also, running during pregnancy and how to recover.

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Your tips on getting a fussy child to eat, and six recipes they'll love

Want to avoid battles over broccoli and squabbles over spinach? We've asked you for your advice on how to cope at mealtimes over the summer holidays.

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Why do we procrastinate?

The cause can be hidden or buried, says Dr Itamar Shatz, a lecturer at Cambridge University who is publishing a book on the subject this week.

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Granny wins care home Happy Hour law change

Anita Le Brun, the face of a campaign to allow for alcohol to be served at care homes without a licence, is celebrating its success.

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'You are not alone with endometriosis pain'

Endometriosis wellbeing hubs are being called for by a Medway woman.

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My fitness tracker knew I was pregnant before I did

Ravika is one of hundreds of women who are noticing early pregnancy signs through the data on their fitness trackers.

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Why some women are being driven out of the workplace by an illness

Three women describe how endometriosis has affected their careers, as an inquiry takes place.

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The hidden cost of the night shift and how to sleep it off

More than three million people in the UK work night shifts, which can greatly impact their health. What can be done to help them?

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I'll lose my bowel because my pain was dismissed until my husband spoke up

An operation left Donna Davies in constant pain but she only felt believed when her husband spoke up.

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Doctors failed to spot my hidden condition for so long I was left permanently disabled

Actor Daneka Etchells is performing in a show which reflects her experiences of "medical gaslighting".

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Newborn babies in England to be tested for SMA

All newborn babies in England will be tested for the genetic disease spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), as part of a major study.

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What type of procrastinator are you - and how to fix it now (not later)

The nine types of stalling that researchers say can reveal something deeper about us and why it's not always bad.

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Energy drinks to be banned for under-16s in England from April

It will be illegal to sell high-caffeine beverages to under-16s from April next year, but soft drinks with lower caffeine levels will not be affected.

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Inside Health

Does the success of the HPV vaccine mean that cervical screening can be reduced?

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Inside Health

Does the success of the HPV vaccine mean that cervical screening can be reduced?

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What in the World

A first of its kind study is looking at the link between ADHD and hormonal changes

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'Don't let blood be on your hands', mother tells inquiry

The mum of Elise Sebastian, who died in a mental health unit, gives evidence to the Lampard Inquiry.

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What in the World

We speak to Daniel who has been cured of sickle cell

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What in the World

We speak to Daniel who has been cured of sickle cell

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Is your period worsening your ADHD symptoms?

A first of its kind study by UK researchers is looking at the link between menstrual cycles and ADHD.

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How my period is supercharging my ADHD

A first-of-its-kind study by UK researchers is looking at the link between menstrual cycles and ADHD.

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Ebola vaccine made in UK now ready for trials

A new vaccine to tackle Ebola will now be tested on people.

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Starting uni? What to know about having the free NHS meningitis B jab

It follows the UK's largest and fastest growing meningitis B outbreak to date in Kent earlier this year.

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Thousands may have died in UK's exceptional May and June heatwaves

An early estimate suggests more than 2,700 people will have died from heat-related causes during the UK's exceptionally hot weather in recent months.

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Why wellness is booming at festivals in the UK

Organisers say they are seeing more demand for wellness events such as yoga and running clubs.

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We are living fewer years in good health: Is the NHS part of the problem?

What is driving the UK's fall in healthy life expectancy?

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US pays out $3m to victims of mysterious Havana Syndrome

US officials and diplomats and their families began reporting a mysterious illness a decade ago.

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Surviving in the wild for suicide awareness

Kit Birks has walked the entire length of Europe to raise money and awareness for suicie prevention.

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People in 50s urged to complete bowel cancer screening

Health officials warn little over half of 54-year-olds completed free at-home test kits.

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Cycling from Paris to London for Rori

The cyclists taking part in the Ride for Rori raised £61,000 for the Oxford Hospitals Charity.

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Vapes to have less enticing names to protect children, under UK plans

People are being consulted about plans to stop vape companies using of enticing flavour descriptions that "attract" children into experimenting.

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Pioneering treatment saves identical twins from rare pregnancy condition

Identical twins Nancy and Margo benefitted from the procedure while in the womb as part of a world-first medical trial.

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Motherhood not all warm and fuzzy: Bollywood actor's play spotlights messier side

As a society, we take mothers for granted and raising children is a thankless job, says actor Kalki Koechlin.

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What heat actually does to the body

The BBC's health and science correspondent, James Gallagher, does some tests to show you.

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Inside Health

Are mosquitos biting earlier and how to optimise sperm.

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More or less protein? The foods to get you through a heatwave

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.

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What in the World

Heatwaves can lead to heatstroke and dehydration

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What in the World

Heatwaves can lead to heatstroke and dehydration

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Unmasked: The autistic women authoring a better future

Late-diagnosed autistic women explain the need to fill knowledge gaps after decades of being hidden.

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Why some African nations are turning down Trump aid money

The Trump administration sees the aid as more transactional - but some say it is not a fair trade.

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Women face hidden fertility ceiling despite donor eggs

Age-related changes in the womb lining may be the cause and could be treatable in the future, say experts.

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The weight loss pill that you can now buy in the UK

All the you need to know about the weight loss pill Wegovy being available in the UK.

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How often do you get up from your desk?

A study found that even a five-minute walk boosts your mood and lowers fatigue.

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How to get through World Cup-induced sleep deprivation

The euphoria from England's dramatic victory over Mexico might not be enough to get you through Monday.

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Wegovy weight loss pill now available in UK - here's what you need to know

The once-a-day pill, from the makers of the Wegovy weight-loss jab, can now be bought privately in UK pharmacies.

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'Lung scan in supermarket car park saved my life'

Sandra Champkins was symptom-free but a CT scan at Banbury's Tesco car park detected she had cancer.

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NHS app to use AI to determine which service best for patients

The update will be available to all users in England by April 2028, the health service says.

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How to walk 30 minutes a day - your tips

From walking the dog before breakfast to getting off the bus a stop early, readers share their tips for building a daily walking habit.

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German row over plan for workers to need sick note on first day of illness

A doctors' group says it "borders on madness" that patients will have to obtain the note in person.

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How to calm an overstimulated mind

Kimberley asks her guest, chartered psychologist Dr Ellie Buckley, why we get sensory overload.

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Doctors vote to take strike action in row over pay

The British Medical Association is in dispute with Manx Care over "pay erosion since 2008".

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A mayor in Japan announced her maternity leave - and got the whole country talking

In the face of criticism, Shoko Kawata, 35, says she loves her job and is proud to be taking time off to have a baby.

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WHO says Hantavirus outbreak linked to ship is over

The World Health Organization's director general says no further cases have been reported since 25 May.

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How to deal with excessive sweating

How to deal with excessive sweating

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Can a 10-second finger workout help keep your brain healthy?

Dr Oscar is back with the latest health headlines.

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