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Fears of two-tier health system as more turn to private care, says watchdog

BBC Health RSS Feed - Mon, 03/16/2026 - 00:35
The patient watchdog warns of two-tier service as polling shows numbers paying for care is on the rise.

People turn to private health care to beat NHS waits, says watchdog

BBC Health RSS Feed - Mon, 03/16/2026 - 00:35
The patient watchdog warns of two-tier service as polling shows numbers paying for care is on the rise.

Uni student among two dead in Kent meningitis outbreak

BBC Health RSS Feed - Sun, 03/15/2026 - 21:50
Eleven people in the Canterbury area are also seriously ill in hospital, the BBC understands.

'I have four months left to preserve my fertility'

BBC Health RSS Feed - Sun, 03/15/2026 - 13:40
Iona Hall is freezing her eggs after surgery for endometriosis left her reserves "critically low".

Sculpting jaws, giving scores: Inside the world of looksmaxxing

BBC Health RSS Feed - Sun, 03/15/2026 - 00:01
Growing numbers of young men are going to great lengths to achieve what they see as the perfect face.

Response from the authors

Journals RSS Feed - Sat, 03/14/2026 - 11:20
Annals of Clinical Biochemistry, Ahead of Print.

'Like a trap you can't escape': The women who regret being mothers

BBC Health RSS Feed - Sat, 03/14/2026 - 02:33
From mourning the life they no longer have to feeling never-ending pressure, women tell the BBC why they regret becoming mothers.

Woman found out she had terminal brain cancer after suitcase fell on her head

BBC Health RSS Feed - Fri, 03/13/2026 - 16:53
Lauren Macpherson was travelling home from a festival in London when her life changed forever.

AI toys for children misread emotions and respond inappropriately, researchers warn

BBC Health RSS Feed - Fri, 03/13/2026 - 09:10
In first study of its kind, Cambridge researchers found AI toys could misread some children's emotions.

AI toys for children misread emotions and respond inappropriately, researchers warn

BBC Health RSS Feed - Fri, 03/13/2026 - 09:10
In first study of its kind, Cambridge researchers found AI toys could misread some children's emotions.

Woman with rare blood feels 'honoured' to donate

BBC Health RSS Feed - Fri, 03/13/2026 - 06:22
A woman whose blood is so rare that it is frozen for up to three decades feels "very special".

Woman with rare blood feels 'honoured' to donate

BBC Health RSS Feed - Fri, 03/13/2026 - 06:22
A woman whose blood is so rare that it is frozen for up to three decades feels "very special".

Woman only found out she had terminal brain cancer after a suitcase fell on her head

BBC Health RSS Feed - Fri, 03/13/2026 - 06:10
Lauren Macpherson was travelling home from a festival in London when her life changed forever.

'I missed my chemo and have a £12,000 hotel bill': British holidaymakers stranded by Iran war

BBC Health RSS Feed - Fri, 03/13/2026 - 00:13
Flights are restricted due to the conflict leaving people stuck running up bills for rooms and food.

GPs tell BBC they've NEVER refused sick note for mental health

BBC Health RSS Feed - Thu, 03/12/2026 - 17:15
BBC News sent a questionnaire to more than 5,000 GPs in England.

NHS tracker - are hospital waiting times improving near you?

BBC Health RSS Feed - Thu, 03/12/2026 - 11:02
Use our interactive tracker to see if treatment waits are getting better at your local hospital.

NHS tracker - are hospital waiting times improving near you?

BBC Health RSS Feed - Thu, 03/12/2026 - 11:02
Use our interactive tracker to see if treatment waits are getting better at your local hospital.

The family donating kidneys to their siblings

BBC Health RSS Feed - Thu, 03/12/2026 - 10:40
"When people say to you, 'what have you done in your life?' I can say I've saved someone's life."

Police probe breast cancer treatment allegations

BBC Health RSS Feed - Thu, 03/12/2026 - 09:22
The inquiry is being held over concerns of poor care at the County Durham and Darlington trust.

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