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National Trust expands park by 32 hectares

BBC Health RSS Feed - Wed, 08/05/2026 - 05:08
Former agricultural land is turned into a public park in Plymouth, the National Trust says.

'This year has been the worst for my heat anxiety'

BBC Health RSS Feed - Wed, 08/05/2026 - 05:04
Southampton woman Lauren has health anxiety that gets worse during the hot weather.

Are summer sandals killing your feet?

BBC Health RSS Feed - Tue, 08/04/2026 - 23:53
They may keep your feet cool but some styles could be doing more harm than good.

Charity using art to help rehabilitate inmates

BBC Health RSS Feed - Tue, 08/04/2026 - 15:05
Inmates say it is "rewarding" to create artwork and sell it online with the help of a charity.

US reports first two deaths linked to parasitic infection outbreak

BBC Health RSS Feed - Tue, 08/04/2026 - 14:46
Michigan health officials have confirmed the first two deaths linked to the ongoing cyclospora outbreak

What are the 'luteal uglies'?

BBC Health RSS Feed - Tue, 08/04/2026 - 12:14
The luteal phase occurs in the second half of a woman's cycle when they experience a huge drop in oestrogen.

What are the 'luteal uglies'?

BBC Health RSS Feed - Tue, 08/04/2026 - 12:14
The luteal phase occurs in the second half of a woman's cycle when they experience a huge drop in oestrogen.

Top-rated mental health trust asked to save £24m

BBC Health RSS Feed - Tue, 08/04/2026 - 06:55
An NHS trust could lose up to 330 posts and a union says there will be "consequences" for patients.

Are current breast cancer checks good enough?

BBC Health RSS Feed - Tue, 08/04/2026 - 05:14
Up to 95% of younger women at higher risk of developing breast cancer are being missed, researchers say.

Breast cancer checks missing most women under 50 who are at risk, says study

BBC Health RSS Feed - Tue, 08/04/2026 - 01:08
Up to 95% of younger women who are at higher risk of developing breast cancer are being missed by current NHS checks, researchers warn.

There's a reason child vaccination rates are falling - and it's not social media

BBC Health RSS Feed - Mon, 08/03/2026 - 23:10
As child immunisation rates fall across the UK, one clinic in west Yorkshire is taking aggressive steps to boost immunisations

Initiatives aim to help breastfeeding difficulties

BBC Health RSS Feed - Mon, 08/03/2026 - 12:35
The scheme is part of World Breastfeeding Week, from 1 to 7 August, organisers say.

Health service reviews cost almost £188,000

BBC Health RSS Feed - Mon, 08/03/2026 - 12:14
There were 20 independent investigations or reviews between 2021 and 2025.

Student quits university due to epilepsy medicine shortages

BBC Health RSS Feed - Mon, 08/03/2026 - 12:14
Jack Tolley says he found it difficult to find supplies of the key medicines he needs.

Woman has pioneering womb surgery to fix 'miracle' baby with intestines outside its body

BBC Health RSS Feed - Mon, 08/03/2026 - 05:02
Theo became the first British baby to be operated on in the womb to correct complex gastroschisis, as part of a pioneering clinical trial.

What are the 'luteal uglies'? And how they're affecting women

BBC Health RSS Feed - Mon, 08/03/2026 - 00:57
More women than ever are talking about the luteal phase on social media, but how does it actually affect you?

What are the 'luteal uglies'? And how they're affecting women

BBC Health RSS Feed - Mon, 08/03/2026 - 00:57
More women than ever are talking about the luteal phase on social media, but how does it actually affect you?

How to advocate for your health

BBC Health RSS Feed - Fri, 07/31/2026 - 12:34
Dr Xand van Tulleken and Professor Sunita Sar explore why we follow advice we suspect is bad for us.

What your summer reading list says about you

BBC Health RSS Feed - Fri, 07/31/2026 - 00:26
Just picked your holiday book? Our choices can subconsciously reveal important parts of our personality, studies show.

Farmwatch: Farmer on mental health issues

BBC Health RSS Feed - Thu, 07/30/2026 - 13:22
"Tom the Young Farmer" tells BBC Radio Shropshire how it's important to check in on his friends.

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