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Maternity boss 'confident' as unit reopens

4 hours 55 min ago
Staff say they have addressed concerns over staffing, equipment and learning from serious incidents.

'Such a let-down' - healthcare students on NHS recruitment squeeze

4 hours 55 min ago
The mother of a physiotherapy graduate says she is heartbroken to see him working in Starbucks.

Surgeon's mesh surgery cost £20m in compensation

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 15:32
The NHS confirms it has paid millions to patients injured in operations involving Tony Dixon.

Redesigned ball could reduce heading impact - scientists

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 13:29
Scientists believe footballs could be designed to reduce the impact of heading after new research discovered the action caused a previously unreported pressure wave energy transfer to the brain.

Why and how is US blockading Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz?

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 06:46
Donald Trump says that the US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice?

'My lonely start to adulthood with endometriosis'

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 05:05
Evie Solomon has started a support group for women due to her experience while being diagnosed.

Fuel rations and free buses: How countries have responded to rising oil prices

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 01:35
Governments around the world have introduced measures to limit the impact of price increases.

Health visitors call for limits on 'impossible' 1,000-family caseloads

Sun, 04/19/2026 - 23:00
BBC analysis shows the number of health visitors in England has almost halved in the last 10 years.

Should you really trust health advice from an AI chatbot?

Sat, 04/18/2026 - 23:04
Abi has had very mixed results when asking a chatbot for guidance about her health issues.

Should you really trust health advice from an AI chatbot?

Sat, 04/18/2026 - 23:04
Abi has had very mixed results when asking a chatbot for guidance about her health issues.

Pregnancy vaccine reduces baby hospital admissions for RSV by 80%

Fri, 04/17/2026 - 23:35
A study confirms the vaccine gives excellent protection for babies against life-threatening chest infections.

'I'm the lucky one' - more than one in three young men now live with their parents

Fri, 04/17/2026 - 23:16
Last year, the highest proportion of men aged 20-34 were still living at home since at least 2007 as the rising cost of living takes hold.

No, Kim K did not really wear this t-shirt at Coachella...

Fri, 04/17/2026 - 19:56
BBC Verify breaks down how fake viral images of celebrities at Coachella are actually AI generated.

Three young people contract meningitis in Weymouth

Fri, 04/17/2026 - 18:48
Young people are to be offered the MenB vaccine after three cases of meningitis were confirmed.

Why is walking in the rain good for your mental health?

Fri, 04/17/2026 - 15:08
Why is walking in the rain good for your mental health?

Three young people contract meningitis in Weymouth

Fri, 04/17/2026 - 12:16
Young people are to be offered the MenB vaccine after three cases of meningitis were confirmed.

World Cup winner Kildunne reveals body dysmorphia struggle

Fri, 04/17/2026 - 11:56
England rugby star Ellie Kildunne says she slipped into disordered eating and unhealthy weight loss during Covid.

'Men should discuss their feelings more'

Fri, 04/17/2026 - 10:37
Men should discuss their feelings more

Poetry, rhyme and rhythm saved my life

Fri, 04/17/2026 - 08:12
People with diabetes are twice as likely to have depression, a charity backing tailored support says.

'I didn't think I needed to be here' says woman with diabetes and depression

Fri, 04/17/2026 - 07:50
People with diabetes are twice as likely to have depression, a charity backing tailored support says.

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