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Seated exercises help physical and mental health

BBC Health RSS Feed - Wed, 09/16/2026 - 11:50
Laugh, Move & Groove, nominated for the Make a Difference Awards, holds sessions around Jersey.

Burnham thanks well-wishers following his father's death

BBC Health RSS Feed - Wed, 09/16/2026 - 11:21
All opposition leaders sent condolences to Burnham as he cancelled engagements earlier this week.

Alcohol consumption scorecard to help track intake

BBC Health RSS Feed - Wed, 09/16/2026 - 08:57
The Health Improvement Commission says it is to help people get a clearer picture of their intake.

Do you feel guilty when calling in sick at work? This might be why...

BBC Health RSS Feed - Tue, 09/15/2026 - 23:40
As many as half of people report working when sick. The reasons for this are complex, experts say.

Letby hospital consultant says inquiry makes for grim reading

BBC Health RSS Feed - Tue, 09/15/2026 - 20:43
The Thirlwall Inquiry finds some babies could have been saved if action had been taken earlier.

Letby failings go beyond one hospital - the whole system has been found lacking

BBC Health RSS Feed - Tue, 09/15/2026 - 16:51
Inquiry chair Lady Justice Thirlwall set out how the culture of the health system created the conditions that enabled poor care and criminality.

What in the World

BBC Health RSS Feed - Tue, 09/15/2026 - 13:30
We look at hacks to help you get around it

At-home cervical screenings to roll out in city

BBC Health RSS Feed - Tue, 09/15/2026 - 05:46
Eligible women will be able to order a free self-testing kit online through the NHS app.

Staff slept while patient killed at NHS mental health unit

BBC Health RSS Feed - Mon, 09/14/2026 - 15:19
Inquest hears how Rolando Torres-Pena, 22, was able to strangle and kill Hugo Flint-Cahan on a hospital ward in east London.

The Pitt is up for 25 Emmys - but the show's biggest fans are real-life doctors

BBC Health RSS Feed - Sun, 09/13/2026 - 23:18
Those in the medical profession say the HBO Max show about a US hospital emergency room is the most realistic medical drama yet.

Why I'm doing a September reset and how you can create a new routine

BBC Health RSS Feed - Sun, 09/13/2026 - 23:12
It's the month when many of us embark on a new chapter so here's how to start strong and keep the good habits.

Some dentists say more young people are grinding their teeth - are you one of them?

BBC Health RSS Feed - Sat, 09/12/2026 - 23:43
Millions of us do it, though few of us realise we do - but getting the right treatment can be life-changing.

Fire at nursing home in Chile kills 16 residents

BBC Health RSS Feed - Sat, 09/12/2026 - 19:36
Ten people were evacuated from the home in Araucanía region in central Chile.

Running costs of vaccine damage scheme more than double amount paid to victims

BBC Health RSS Feed - Fri, 09/11/2026 - 17:45
The cost of administration and medical checks has now topped £83m, according to new figures.

Running costs of vaccine damage scheme more than double amount paid to victims

BBC Health RSS Feed - Fri, 09/11/2026 - 17:45
The cost of administration and medical checks has now topped £83m, according to new figures.

'Game-changing' suicide prevention charity expands

BBC Health RSS Feed - Fri, 09/11/2026 - 12:06
The charity provides safe spaces for men to talk about their emotions without being judged.

Assisted dying: How laws differ around the world

BBC Health RSS Feed - Fri, 09/11/2026 - 11:39
About 300 million people have access to some form of assisted dying - what are the policies of other countries?

Does your partner's snoring keep you up? It could be impacting your health

BBC Health RSS Feed - Thu, 09/10/2026 - 23:56
Sleeping next to a snorer could be having a negative effect on your health, experts tell the BBC.

William and Catherine praise role of sports in suicide prevention

BBC Health RSS Feed - Thu, 09/10/2026 - 22:08
The Princess of Wales has made a surprise appearance alongside her husband the Prince of Wales, as he gave an impassioned call to the sports sector to help prevent suicides.

How can sport help mental health?

BBC Health RSS Feed - Thu, 09/10/2026 - 18:36
At the launch of On Your Side, a mental health toolkit created by the Prince of Wales and the Royal Foundation, BBC Sport's Nesta McGregor asks sporting stars, 'how has sport helped your mental health?'

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