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Very hot drinks may damage the food pipe and increase cancer risk
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:43:56 GMT
A study found people who had their drinks "very hot" had around a three times higher risk of the cancer than "warm" tea or coffee drinkers.
Mums 'left to get on with it' after C-sections
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:39:23 GMT
Mothers have described being left to recover from caesarean sections with "no support".
New mums 'left to get on with it' as C-section numbers hit record high
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:43:16 GMT
Mothers have described being left to recover from caesarean sections with "no support".
New GP and wellbeing hub 'a major milestone'
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:59:36 GMT
The £21m hub brings together primary care, community wellbeing and leisure services in one location.
'Quick skin cancer pathway the best birthday gift'
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:03:56 GMT
Richard Alun Jones had a melanoma removed on his 61st birthday.
UK wasted £10bn on PPE that left NHS staff poorly protected, Covid inquiry finds
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:12:53 GMT
Healthcare staff were unable to properly protect themselves, or those in their care, from dangerous infections, says the latest inquiry report.
Off to Reading or Leeds? Here's your guide to festival make-up (without the toxins)
Thu, 27 Aug 2026 07:09:54 GMT
Neon is on trend, but some make-up products pose a serious risk to your health. Here's what to check for, and how to dazzle.
Doctors vote to take strike action in row over pay
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:08:16 GMT
The British Medical Association is in dispute with Manx Care over "pay erosion since 2008".
Children as young as six going to A&E in mental health crisis
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:21:27 GMT
NHS emergency departments are seeing more cases of self-harm, eating disorders and emotional distress in young people.
Menstrual fitness: Why some women are 'cycle-syncing' their workouts
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:22:05 GMT
Menstrual cycles are highly individual, making blanket advice found on social media difficult to apply, researchers say.
Transplanted pig kidney works in US man's body for record 271 days
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:31:23 GMT
A man has lived for a record nine months with a transplanted pig kidney while waiting for a human transplant.
What does hot weather do to the body?
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:48:18 GMT
Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm.
Train station to mark World Suicide Prevention Day
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:56:52 GMT
As well as offering advice, Wellbeing Week will include poetry, gardening workshops, art and music.
Heart trial after breast cancer has 'improved my life'
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:10:22 GMT
Lucy Shepherd is one of 90 women to take part in a trial helping cancer survivors come off medication.
Consultants and specialist doctors take strike action over pay
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:26:34 GMT
Full emergency cover remained in place and patients were told to attend all scheduled appointments unless advised otherwise.
A&E did not get the basics right - my son's life was ruined at 32
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 03:49:39 GMT
Oli's experience is one of a growing number of clinical negligence claims being made in England, BBC analysis shows.
UK needs new laws for AI in healthcare, says watchdog
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:48:35 GMT
The technology will soon be routinely used within the NHS, MHRA chief Lawrence Tallon tells the BBC.
Families hit by long waits for dementia diagnosis
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 01:46:08 GMT
Hundreds of families say they have had to wait months or even years for a dementia diagnosis for a loved one.
Wellbeing walks praised for keeping people active
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:38:58 GMT
The free walks range from 10 to 90 minutes and are aimed at all abilities.
Inside Health
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Plus, how much do people really change their habits for a free coffee?
Mums 'left to get on with it' after C-sections
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:39:23 GMT
Mothers have described being left to recover from caesarean sections with "no support".
Inside Health
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
How understanding inflammation could transform treatments from cancer to Alzheimer’s.
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.
'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.
Starting uni? What to know about the free NHS meningitis B jab in England
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 01:00:09 GMT
It follows the UK's largest and fastest growing meningitis B outbreak to date in Kent earlier this year.
Support for disability benefits 'remarkably strong' report finds
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:37:44 GMT
About 7% of those polled wanted disability benefit cuts, according to the latest British Social Attitudes survey.
More protein or less? The foods to get you through a heatwave
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:05:56 GMT
When turning on the oven is a no-no and you're bored of salads, these foods (and drinks) will help to beat the heat.
How hunger for a new weight-loss drug is feeding an industry of fakes
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 23:47:40 GMT
Dupes of retatrutide are flooding the black market, but the drug is yet to be approved by regulators.
'I'm on a mission to convince people to work less'
Tue, 01 Sep 2026 05:31:25 GMT
Jo Hooper spent her 20s chasing career success, but had two work-related breakdowns before she was 31.
Mum 'lost trust' in surgeon review hospital
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:19:39 GMT
One parent says the number of patients involved in a review is "ridiculous".
Covid inquiry PPE report - key findings
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:45:44 GMT
What went wrong with the government's planning and buying of vital items like gloves and gowns that cost taxpayers billions of pounds.
What are UV levels and how can you protect yourself?
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:43:26 GMT
Some UV exposure is essential for our wellbeing, but too much is damaging and can cause skin cancer.
What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:27:27 GMT
Some people can carry bacteria in their nose or throat without getting sick, but can spread it to others.
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.
New home means 'big ambitions' for wood enterprise
Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:11:34 GMT
Wolverhampton Wood Recycling's bigger premises will bring more volunteers together, its founders say.
Menstrual fitness: Why some women are 'cycle-syncing' their workouts
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:22:05 GMT
Menstrual cycles are highly individual, making blanket advice found on social media difficult to apply, researchers say.
What's driving men to get penis fillers, despite the risks?
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 23:42:33 GMT
Men who have had the procedure can expect 10-20% more girth for the next six to nine months - but it can go wrong.
Powerlifter wins golds despite endometriosis pain
Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:11:21 GMT
Lhamo Weston says it's important to be open about competing with endometriosis
I went for a full body MOT and the results came as a shock
Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:49:48 GMT
The private body scan industry is booming, but is it doing more harm than good?
Flu vaccine rollout begins as NHS regroups from 'busiest summer'
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:33:07 GMT
This year's jab has a few tweaks, including changes to better combat last year's Super-K strain.
Inside Health
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:12:00 GMT
Millions of people still have long Covid, yet a cure still isn't quite within reach.
Resident doctors take strike action over pay
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:45:58 GMT
The BMA said there will "undoubtedly be cancellation of operations, outpatient appointments and elective care" but "patient safety will still be prioritised".
BBC News presenter reveals she has blood cancer
Sun, 06 Sep 2026 22:00:36 GMT
Maryam Moshiri tells the BBC she wanted to reveal her diagnosis to raise awareness about the cancer.
Very hot drinks may damage the food pipe and increase cancer risk
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 23:30:39 GMT
Steaming hot liquid can damage the cell lining on the way down to the stomach, experts say.
Why 'sleepmaxxing' could be making your sleep worse
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:41:27 GMT
The things you're doing to make your sleep better could actually be making your sleep worse.
'My cancer spread while I waited months for surgery': The cost of England's cancer wait times
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:31:16 GMT
Cancer care has got worse since the government announced plans to speed up waiting times and save more lives, BBC analysis shows.
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.
UK begins trials of Ebola vaccine developed in just eight weeks
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:00:16 GMT
The UK medicines regulator has given approval for an experimental vaccine to be tested on healthy adults.
Migraines and acne among five more conditions pharmacists can treat
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:01:35 GMT
Pharmacies in England will soon offer treatments for a total of 12 common conditions which save people going to their GP first.
Inside Health
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
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