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Martha's Rule rolled out at every A&E department in England

BBC Health RSS Feed - Mon, 09/21/2026 - 23:38
The rule is named after 13-year-old Martha Mills, whose family's concerns about her care were not listened to before her death.

The simple skincare routine for teens that actually works - and five expert tips

BBC Health RSS Feed - Mon, 09/21/2026 - 23:28
From popping spots to getting enough sleep, experts share their advice on the best way to look after teenage skin.

Invitation for men to 'experience hot flushes'

BBC Health RSS Feed - Mon, 09/21/2026 - 17:07
A MenoVest will allow people at an event in Hull to experience one of the symptoms of the menopause.

How 'box breathing' can help with stress

BBC Health RSS Feed - Mon, 09/21/2026 - 15:15
How 'box breathing' can help with stress

Watch: Patrick Clancy says he forgives his ex-wife, Lindsay

BBC Health RSS Feed - Mon, 09/21/2026 - 13:53
The ex-husband of a US mother accused of murdering their three children has said he would have been "eaten up inside forever" had he not forgiven her.

'Other generations just buried it' - Youths share their mental health concerns

BBC Health RSS Feed - Mon, 09/21/2026 - 12:17
The BBC's Catherine Burns spoke to some young mental health ambassadors who called for an increase in mental health support.

'Other generations just buried it' - Youths share their mental health concerns

BBC Health RSS Feed - Mon, 09/21/2026 - 12:17
The BBC's Catherine Burns spoke to some young mental health ambassadors who called for an increase in mental health support.

'Young people are not snowflakes' new report finds

BBC Health RSS Feed - Mon, 09/21/2026 - 09:04
Accusations that the young are a snowflake generation are wrong, the head of an independent review into mental health, ADHD and autism has told the BBC.

Which emergency foods should you stock up on?

BBC Health RSS Feed - Mon, 09/21/2026 - 05:22
The BBC's Annabel Rackham shares some dos and don'ts, following government advice in case of food supply chain disruption.

Which emergency foods should you stock up on?

BBC Health RSS Feed - Mon, 09/21/2026 - 05:22
The BBC's Annabel Rackham shares some dos and don'ts, following government advice in case of food supply chain disruption.

Young people aren't snowflakes - mental distress is rising, says head of official review

BBC Health RSS Feed - Mon, 09/21/2026 - 04:00
Speaking exclusively to the BBC, Prof Fonagy says being young is much harder now than it was.

Smart beds and motion sensors - is this the future of dementia care?

BBC Health RSS Feed - Sun, 09/20/2026 - 23:02
Jyoti and Bharat Patel are testing dementia technology including sensors in socks, their bed and around the house.

What food items should you stock up on in case of an emergency?

BBC Health RSS Feed - Sun, 09/20/2026 - 23:02
Extreme weather may be changing the way we need to shop, with the UK government urging people to stock up on canned goods.

'People forget we exist': Why older LGBTQ+ community fears losing identity

BBC Health RSS Feed - Sat, 09/19/2026 - 23:18
A report suggests older LGBTQ+ people experience more social isolation than their heterosexual peers.

Lindsay Clancy holdout juror had no doubt she deliberately killed her children

BBC Health RSS Feed - Fri, 09/18/2026 - 11:49
It is the first time the juror, who refused to side with the others and acquit Clancy, has spoken publicly about his decision.

Twenty women had breasts removed needlessly, says NHS trust

BBC Health RSS Feed - Fri, 09/18/2026 - 09:46
The trust's new chief executive says he apologises unreservedly - "What happened was utterly unacceptable."

'I've had a mastectomy when it wasn't needed'

BBC Health RSS Feed - Fri, 09/18/2026 - 08:42
The women were among hundreds who were harmed by their treatment at County Durham health trust.

Andy Burnham urged to set dementia waiting-time target

BBC Health RSS Feed - Thu, 09/17/2026 - 19:13
An 18‑week referral‑to‑treatment target has been backed by England's former national cancer director.

'Inspirational' 97-year- old wing walker gives back to hospital ward

BBC Health RSS Feed - Thu, 09/17/2026 - 16:20
The world's oldest female wing-walker has delivered a cheque to the hospital where she was treated.

The Deadlifting Grandma: 'I'm a world champion'

BBC Health RSS Feed - Thu, 09/17/2026 - 05:37
Martine Barons, 65, has three world titles under her belt after only starting weightlifting in 2024.

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