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Why is it so hard to show yourself compassion?

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:06:36 GMT

Kimberley Wilson discusses compassion on Complex.

Rollout of Covid vaccines extraordinary feat - inquiry report

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:39:07 GMT

Covid vaccines saved hundreds of thousands of lives, but a small minority harmed need better support, says report.

Five tips to keep your kids cool this weekend

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:07:22 GMT

Temperatures are set to rise over the next few days, and children can be especially vulnerable - so read on for tips to protect them.

Flesh-eating bug made my skin look like roadkill

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:39:04 GMT

Caroline Fonjock says she owes her life to the medics who quickly diagnosed and treated her.

Calls for Reformer Pilates regulation amid boom

Mon, 04 May 2026 06:15:44 GMT

Reformer Pilates businesses in the UK rose nearly ten-fold between 2024 and 2025.

What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:03:05 GMT

Some people can carry bacteria in their nose or throat without getting sick, but can spread it to others.

Vaccines a huge success, but public trust must be earned - key findings from Covid report

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:02:12 GMT

Immunisation saved hundreds of thousands of UK lives, but vaccine hesitancy remains an issue.

1 in 4 births in England now by emergency C-section

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:12:09 GMT

A quarter of all babies in England are now delivered by emergency caesarean operations, BBC analysis shows - marking a significant rise over the last five years.

Advanced radiotherapy for prostate cancer to cut sessions from 20 to five

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:57:30 GMT

Some men in England with the disease will now be offered an advanced form of treatment on the NHS.

Excessive social media 'negatively impacts wellbeing'

Sat, 23 May 2026 06:27:17 GMT

The World Happiness Reports finds the more time spent on social media the greater loss of wellbeing.

'We travel 530 miles so our son can have a haircut'

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:13:43 GMT

How a very special hairdressing salon in Lowestoft is cutting it when it comes to neurodivergence.

Young women now have 'close to zero' risk of cervical cancer death after HPV jab

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:14:34 GMT

A new study finds that hundreds of lives have been saved since school-age girls were offered the HPV jab in 2008.

A&E to remain open as doctors' strike called off

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 14:15:17 GMT

Resident doctor strikes are now on pause while they consider a new pay offer form the government.

Weight-loss drug Wegovy to be available in pill form in UK for first time

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:00:13 GMT

Manufacturer Novo Nordisk says a daily tablet of the drug could be more convenient for some people than weekly injections.

'I spent uni savings on getting my teeth fixed' - the real cost of NHS dentist shortage

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:03:30 GMT

People tell BBC Your Voice the rising cost of private dentistry is putting them in a difficult position.

Inside Health

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

James visits Hackney, which has one of the lowest vaccination rates in the country.

Why are resident doctors striking and how much are they paid?

Wed, 27 May 2026 14:57:29 GMT

In June, resident doctors in England will walk out for the 16th time in a long-running dispute over pay.

'I won't have another baby after breastfeeding trauma'

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:08:17 GMT

New mothers say they did not receive enough breastfeeding support when their babies were born.

What a hair loss breakthrough could mean for women like me

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:42:35 GMT

As scientists edge closer to new treatments for hair loss, Victoria Derbyshire examines what such breakthroughs could mean for women.

Taboo subjects on the table at women's health event

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:23:30 GMT

Three nurses behind the event say they want women to feel they can have open and honest conversations.

What does hot weather do to the body?

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:25:55 GMT

Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm.

Why you might not be buying the right pain relief for period cramps

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 23:10:57 GMT

Many women are buying less effective pain medication for period cramps, supermarket data suggests.

What is meningitis B and why is a vaccine only being offered to some teenagers?

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:40:50 GMT

Only select groups of teenagers and some young people will be eligible for the vaccine. Here's why.

Inside Health

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

James Gallagher examines the outbreak of bacterial meningitis in Kent.

Can sunlight make you sneeze?

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:51:17 GMT

Do you suffer from Achoo syndrome? Sarah Keith-Lucas explains this unusual condition.

Recovery of Ebola patients offers rare moments of joy at epicentre of outbreak

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 23:26:39 GMT

There are glimpses of happiness in the Democratic Republic of Congo's fight against the virus that has killed more than 170.

Inside Health

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT

James Gallagher finds out how a hot flush feels - and delves into a new treatment.

How to keep children cool in the heat

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:45:24 GMT

How to keep children cool in the heat

Islanders' lifestyle views could help shape future

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 11:09:32 GMT

The results could help the government plan and deliver services in the future, officials say.

Resident doctors cancel strike after new offer from government

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 20:46:11 GMT

The walkout had been due to start at 07:00 BST on Monday and last until Friday.

Major A&E changes announced amid strikes

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:50:16 GMT

Patients have been urged to only attend A&E if their condition is life-threatening or serious.

Meningitis B vaccine to be offered to a million young people

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:02:20 GMT

The decision for the one-off vaccine programme follows the unprecedented outbreak in Kent this year.

'I forgot what it's like to be outside': Intensive care ward opens on rooftop

Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:10 GMT

The outdoor ward, at King's College Hospital in London, will monitor how much it boosts the recovery of seriously ill patients.

How an ovary syndrome led to Bake Off star's fame

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:17:24 GMT

Now a successful TV presenter, Briony May Williams said she started stress-baking when she became ill.

New cancer care centres set to be built

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:31:52 GMT

The centres run by charity Maggie's will open in Coventry and Birmingham within the next two years.

Cancellations 'unavoidable' during hospital strike

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:03:33 GMT

The British Medical Association has announced more strike action in an ongoing dispute over pay.

Cosmeticorexia: How girls are falling down a skincare rabbit hole

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 23:06:33 GMT

Fuelled by social media, the market for children's skincare is booming. Experts fear for the long-term impact on girls

How do weight-loss drugs like Mounjaro and Wegovy work?

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:03:19 GMT

Wegovy and Mounjaro are available to certain patients on the NHS, and can also be bought privately.

Resident doctors cancel strike after new offer from government

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 20:46:11 GMT

The walkout had been due to start at 07:00 BST on Monday and last until Friday.

'World-first' vaccine designed by artificial intelligence

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:29:06 GMT

Cambridge scientists say they have, for the first time, tested a vaccine designed by AI.

Inside Health

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

James Gallagher is joined by experts to answer key questions on the meningitis outbreak.

What is the UK Covid inquiry and how does it work?

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:20:11 GMT

The fourth report from the inquiry into the pandemic said the vaccine roll-out was an "extraordinary feat".

Mums' choir leader 'baffled' by park fee structure

Wed, 06 May 2026 05:24:27 GMT

A postnatal choir leader says professional dog walkers pay less to use the city's parks.

What are the plans for Liverpool Women's Hospital?

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:46:39 GMT

There are plans to move some maternity services to the Royal Liverpool - which could affect around 130 high-risk births each year

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

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:28:21 GMT

Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather.

How Eriksen's heart device kicked into action

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:55:15 GMT

Denmark's team doctor said an ICD implanted into the footballer's chest responded as it should after he collapsed on Sunday.

Nearly 3,000 patients a day face corridor care in NHS

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:08:29 GMT

New data reveals sheer scale of patients in England being treated in unsafe and undignified make-shift areas.

'I've never been this good' – revolutionary immune reset puts lupus in remission

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:31:13 GMT

Patients on the trial have not needed medication to manage their condition.

Bird flu vaccine trial against potential pandemic strain begins

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:00:08 GMT

The jab targets the H5N1 flu strain which has caused devastating infections in bird populations worldwide, but has yet to spread between humans.

Can we grow a third set of teeth?

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:08:04 GMT

Can we grow a third set of teeth? Dr Oscar examines the truth behind the headlines

Minimum age of 11 set for UK puberty blocker trial

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:18:49 GMT

Gender-questioning children will have to be at least 11 years old to take part in a clinical trial of puberty-blocking drugs.