BBC News - Health
Updated: 6 hours 18 min ago
Sun, 04/19/2026 - 02:04
Abi has had very mixed results when asking a chatbot for guidance about her health issues.
Sat, 04/18/2026 - 02:35
A study confirms the vaccine gives excellent protection for babies against life-threatening chest infections.
Thu, 04/16/2026 - 17:39
Covid vaccines saved hundreds of thousands of lives, but a small minority harmed need better support, says report.
Thu, 04/16/2026 - 17:39
Covid vaccines saved hundreds of thousands of lives, but a small minority harmed need better support, says report.
Thu, 04/16/2026 - 16:02
Immunisation saved hundreds of thousands of UK lives, but vaccine hesitancy remains an issue.
Thu, 04/16/2026 - 14:20
The fourth report from the inquiry into the pandemic said the vaccine roll-out was an "extraordinary feat".
Thu, 04/16/2026 - 08:07
The outdoor area at Yarm Wellness will officially open to the public on Saturday.
Wed, 04/15/2026 - 13:01
New plans to improve healthcare for women and girls have been set out, but will they change anything?
Tue, 04/14/2026 - 21:57
NHS guidance that all hospitals should be using Palantir software from this month has sparked a backlash.
Tue, 04/14/2026 - 10:04
Resident doctors in England have returned to work after the 15th walkout in a long-running dispute.
Tue, 04/14/2026 - 10:04
Resident doctors in England have returned to work after the 15th walkout in a long-running dispute.
Tue, 04/14/2026 - 02:06
Some hospital trusts tell the BBC previous action has seen shorter waits, faster decisions and calmer corridors.
Mon, 04/13/2026 - 16:41
Experts say noble false widow spiders could be to blame for an increase in bites being treated in hospital.
Sun, 04/12/2026 - 09:12
A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England.
Sat, 04/11/2026 - 02:41
Some think it's a severe case of eczema. Others say it's a condition called TSW. But doctors are stuck in a dilemma.
Fri, 04/10/2026 - 17:47
People who carry variations in two genes linked to appetite and digestion can lose more weight when taking drugs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro to treat obesity, research suggests.
Fri, 04/10/2026 - 08:11
Phoebe was told she'd be treated as a mental health patient if she kept returning to A&E.
Thu, 04/09/2026 - 16:19
Aimee Oliver never imagined that giving birth would ultimately cause her to need surgery for incontinence.
Thu, 04/09/2026 - 13:14
Aimee Oliver's problems began in her 20s following the birth of her first child.
Thu, 04/09/2026 - 13:14
Aimee Oliver's problems began in her 20s following the birth of her first child.