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Puberty blocker trial will help reduce harm, says Cass report author

BBC Health RSS Feed - Mon, 06/22/2026 - 20:30
Dr Hilary Cass says she is "absolutely convinced that more children will be harmed if we don't do the trial than if we do."

Puberty blocker trial will help reduce harm, says Cass report author

BBC Health RSS Feed - Mon, 06/22/2026 - 20:30
Dr Hilary Cass says she is "absolutely convinced that more children will be harmed if we don't do the trial than if we do."

What does hot weather do to the body?

BBC Health RSS Feed - Mon, 06/22/2026 - 13:48
Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm.

What are UV levels and how can you protect yourself?

BBC Health RSS Feed - Mon, 06/22/2026 - 13:43
Some UV exposure is essential for our wellbeing, but too much is damaging and can cause skin cancer.

What to do if you think someone has heat exhaustion or heatstroke

BBC Health RSS Feed - Mon, 06/22/2026 - 11:05
Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather.

Swim club calls for more school water safety lessons

BBC Health RSS Feed - Mon, 06/22/2026 - 05:08
From the autumn a new Water Safety Forum is being introduced to primary and secondary schools.

Swim club calls for more school water safety lessons

BBC Health RSS Feed - Mon, 06/22/2026 - 05:08
From the autumn a new Water Safety Forum is being introduced to primary and secondary schools.

The Climate Question

BBC Health RSS Feed - Sun, 06/21/2026 - 13:00
How the rise in night-time temperatures is starting to disrupt our sleep and health

How can we help our fathers live longer?

BBC Health RSS Feed - Sun, 06/21/2026 - 05:23
One in five men dies before the age of 65 but getting help sooner could save lives.

How can we help our fathers live longer?

BBC Health RSS Feed - Sun, 06/21/2026 - 05:23
One in five men dies before the age of 65 but getting help sooner could save lives.

Jeremy Clarkson in remission from prostate cancer

BBC Health RSS Feed - Sun, 06/21/2026 - 01:48
The presenter shared his "aggressive" cancer diagnosis on an episode of Clarkson's Farm earlier this week.

Jeremy Clarkson in remission from prostate cancer

BBC Health RSS Feed - Sun, 06/21/2026 - 01:48
The presenter shared his "aggressive" cancer diagnosis on an episode of Clarkson's Farm earlier this week.

How to keep children cool in the heat

BBC Health RSS Feed - Fri, 06/19/2026 - 16:45
Temperatures will increase significantly in the next few days and could hit 40C in places by Wednesday and Thursday.

How to keep children cool in the heat

BBC Health RSS Feed - Fri, 06/19/2026 - 16:45
How to keep children cool in the heat

Minimum age of 11 set for UK puberty blocker trial

BBC Health RSS Feed - Fri, 06/19/2026 - 16:18
Gender-questioning children will have to be at least 11 years old to take part in a clinical trial of puberty-blocking drugs.

Minimum age of 11 set for UK puberty blocker trial

BBC Health RSS Feed - Fri, 06/19/2026 - 16:18
Gender-questioning children will have to be at least 11 years old to take part in a clinical trial of puberty-blocking drugs.

Can sunlight make you sneeze?

BBC Health RSS Feed - Fri, 06/19/2026 - 13:51
Do you suffer from Achoo syndrome? Sarah Keith-Lucas explains this unusual condition.

Can sunlight make you sneeze?

BBC Health RSS Feed - Fri, 06/19/2026 - 13:51
Do you suffer from Achoo syndrome? Sarah Keith-Lucas explains this unusual condition.

New cancer care centres set to be built

BBC Health RSS Feed - Fri, 06/19/2026 - 10:31
The centres run by charity Maggie's will open in Coventry and Birmingham within the next two years.

New cancer care centres set to be built

BBC Health RSS Feed - Fri, 06/19/2026 - 10:31
The centres run by charity Maggie's will open in Coventry and Birmingham within the next two years.

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