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Louise Thompson presses health secretary on date to appoint commissioner

BBC Health RSS Feed - Tue, 06/30/2026 - 08:12
The health secretary says he would not give a date that he 'cannot keep as a promise' after being asked for one by the influencer and campaigner.

Report chair recommends maternity and neonatal commissioner

BBC Health RSS Feed - Tue, 06/30/2026 - 06:47
Baroness Amos is leading the government-commissioned review into maternity and neonatal care in the UK.

'We can't continue like this': Inquiry demands NHS maternity overhaul

BBC Health RSS Feed - Mon, 06/29/2026 - 23:02
An independent inquiry into England's maternity services has found "unacceptable racism and discrimination" is affecting patient safety.

Resident doctors in England accept pay deal and end strikes

BBC Health RSS Feed - Mon, 06/29/2026 - 16:45
Doctors have been locked in a three-year dispute with the government, resulting in several rounds of strikes.

Fitness brand founder and Olympian Les Mills dies aged 91

BBC Health RSS Feed - Mon, 06/29/2026 - 10:55
The Les Mills International brand is now known globally for choreographed workouts set to music, like Body Pump and Body Combat.

Serum sclerostin levels in children with osteogenesis imperfecta

Journals RSS Feed - Mon, 06/29/2026 - 05:45
Annals of Clinical Biochemistry, Ahead of Print.
ContextSclerostin inhibits bone formation via the WNT/β-catenin pathway and is a therapeutic target in osteoporosis. Antibodies against sclerostin are currently under investigation for the treatment of osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), a rare, genetically and ...

Why is pregnancy sickness drug not easily accessible to all?

BBC Health RSS Feed - Mon, 06/29/2026 - 05:11
BBC journalist Linzi Kinghorn finds out why a pregnancy sickness drug is not always accessible on the NHS.

Over one million children referred for mental healthcare - with anxiety the main reason

BBC Health RSS Feed - Mon, 06/29/2026 - 00:58
Demand is soaring beyond capacity, meaning children in England wait years for help with various conditions.

Loved and loathed: The making of India's viral liver doctor

BBC Health RSS Feed - Sun, 06/28/2026 - 23:11
Dr Cyriac Abby Philips has built a large online following, but often clashes with India's traditional medicine specialists.

Resident doctors take strike action over pay

BBC Health RSS Feed - Sun, 06/28/2026 - 23:06
The BMA said there will "undoubtedly be cancellation of operations, outpatient appointments and elective care" but "patient safety will still be prioritised".

Catherine completes Three Peaks Challenge to 'explore life beyond' cancer diagnosis

BBC Health RSS Feed - Sun, 06/28/2026 - 18:05
The Princess of Wales did the endurance event to raise awareness about "holistic healthcare" for cancer patients.

Tributes paid to pioneering gynaecological surgeon

BBC Health RSS Feed - Sat, 06/27/2026 - 06:07
Prof Christopher Balogun-Lynch was "pivotal" in the development of Milton Keynes University Hospital.

Woman found cancer after requesting mammogram at 79

BBC Health RSS Feed - Sat, 06/27/2026 - 05:26
Carol Turansky says it was only discovered after she contacted the breast cancer screening unit.

Even young and fit urged to skip runs and too many beers in heatwave

BBC Health RSS Feed - Fri, 06/26/2026 - 10:24
Cardiac arrests have gone up during very hot weather, and it's not just among the elderly and frail, experts are warning.

Is laughter really the best medicine?

BBC Health RSS Feed - Fri, 06/26/2026 - 05:27
Researchers launch a "Laughter Lab" to explore how laughing can improve wellbeing and health.

Is laughter really the best medicine?

BBC Health RSS Feed - Fri, 06/26/2026 - 05:27
Researchers launch a "Laughter Lab" to explore how laughing can improve wellbeing and health.

How to treat heat exhaustion

BBC Health RSS Feed - Thu, 06/25/2026 - 18:37
BBC Medical Editor Fergus Walsh speaks to St John's ambulance service about treating heat exhaustion.

What in the World

BBC Health RSS Feed - Thu, 06/25/2026 - 13:30
Researchers are trying to improve how Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder is diagnosed

How Aussies taught kids to stay safe in the sun

BBC Health RSS Feed - Thu, 06/25/2026 - 12:42
In 1981, Australia launched a fight against skin cancer with help from a yellow cartoon seagull and a catchy jingle.

Obesity cases rising fastest in young adults

BBC Health RSS Feed - Wed, 06/24/2026 - 23:11
Experts say the cost of living, pandemic and boom in unhealthy food are behind the rise in cases.

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