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What is hantavirus and how does it spread?
Sun, 10 May 2026 16:22:20 GMT
The Andes strain of the virus, which can rarely be passed from person to person, has been found among passengers of a cruise ship.
'We're right on track,' says Streeting as key target for hospital waiting times hit
Thu, 14 May 2026 14:26:20 GMT
Government his its interim target of 65% of patients in England being treated within 18 weeks.
How is Keir Starmer getting on with his pledges to deliver change?
Tue, 12 May 2026 07:59:13 GMT
At the end of 2024, Keir Starmer announced key government targets including on NHS waiting lists and building new homes, how is he getting on?
French national shows symptoms on return from hantavirus-hit ship
Mon, 11 May 2026 03:29:58 GMT
Five passengers of the MV Hondius will be quarantined in Paris "until further notice", France's prime minister says.
Why did resident doctors go on strike and how much are they paid?
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:04:33 GMT
Resident doctors in England have returned to work after the 15th walkout in a long-running dispute.
Sydney dentist's patients warned of viruses including HIV
Wed, 13 May 2026 06:17:55 GMT
Authorities urged patients to get tested due to "poor infection control practices" at the Australian clinic.
'Month of worry' over doctor strike surgery delay
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:32:52 GMT
The strike further delays Tom Lawson's gastric bypass surgery after a more than three-year wait.
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 we know about the Reading Meningitis B cases
Fri, 15 May 2026 18:38:27 GMT
Two people ill with meningitis in Reading have been confirmed as pupils at two schools
UK alcohol deaths fall for first time since Covid pandemic
Mon, 11 May 2026 17:52:44 GMT
Experts say the “modest reduction” is “not cause for complacency”, with calls to redouble efforts to slash deaths further.
Inside Health
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT
James Gallagher is joined by experts to answer key questions on the meningitis outbreak.
How are countries responding to hantavirus?
Wed, 13 May 2026 08:36:54 GMT
The UK, US and EU are asking all citizens returning home from the virus-hit MV Hondius to self-isolate for about six weeks.
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Wed, 13 May 2026 08:28:19 GMT
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Stay at home advice questioned and rules too tough - key findings from Covid report
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:00:23 GMT
An NHS close to collapse, patients failed and NHS staff put at risk - what you need to know.
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.
Women-only mental health crisis house to open in town
Tue, 12 May 2026 10:13:02 GMT
Swindon's new mental health support facility for women will be an "alternative" to hospitalisation.
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.
Worldwide race to trace passengers from hantavirus-hit cruise ship
Fri, 08 May 2026 21:02:52 GMT
About 12 countries have so far been linked to the hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius, as the UN health agency confirms at least five cases.
Wellbeing garden opens to combat isolation
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:07:31 GMT
The outdoor area at Yarm Wellness will officially open to the public on Saturday.
How do weight-loss drugs like Mounjaro and Wegovy work?
Wed, 13 May 2026 13:38:41 GMT
Wegovy and Mounjaro are available to certain patients on the NHS, and can also be bought privately.
Posh sandwich has more salt than nearly five cheeseburgers
Wed, 13 May 2026 10:57:35 GMT
Action on Salt & Sugar said people should not be exposed to a "hidden health risk every time they buy lunch".
How worried should we be about hantavirus?
Tue, 12 May 2026 10:01:52 GMT
Passengers potentially exposed to hantavirus are being repatriated, so what is the risk to the wider public?
Inside Health
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT
James visits Hackney, which has one of the lowest vaccination rates in the country.
Researchers look into island's health benefits
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:11:23 GMT
The team aims to find out what it is about the Isle of Wight that makes people feel better.
Sophie Raworth: 'I hope I can still run in my 80s'
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:13:41 GMT
Sophie Raworth talks about the need for exercise as we get older.
Mother and baby mental health unit to go ahead
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:28:10 GMT
Mike Nesbitt says Northern Ireland's first regional mother and baby unit in should open within the next three years.
Hantavirus survivor says sickness was like 'hell on earth'
Thu, 07 May 2026 13:57:43 GMT
Two survivors who caught the hantavirus years earlier told the BBC they both felt lucky to be alive.
What is vegan collagen?
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:22:54 GMT
What's the latest on Collagen?
What are the symptoms of meningitis and is there a vaccine?
Fri, 15 May 2026 09:59:31 GMT
A college student has died and two people are being treated after cases of meningitis in Reading, Berkshire.
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".
Who is James Murray, the new health secretary replacing Wes Streeting?
Fri, 15 May 2026 13:55:54 GMT
What are the most pressing priorities for the new minister in charge of health?
Canadian from hantavirus-hit cruise ship tests positive
Sat, 16 May 2026 20:36:53 GMT
The individual is one of four former passengers on the MV Hondius isolating on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.
Ethiopian woman's joy at rare quintuplets after 12 years trying for a baby
Fri, 08 May 2026 06:48:20 GMT
The woman, 35, says she was praying for a baby and was "overjoyed" to be "blessed with five at once".
Doctors' strikes can have surprising benefits - but are they sustainable?
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:06:45 GMT
Some hospital trusts tell the BBC previous action has seen shorter waits, faster decisions and calmer corridors.
Why did resident doctors go on strike and how much are they paid?
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:04:33 GMT
Resident doctors in England have returned to work after the 15th walkout in a long-running dispute.
'Doctors strikes' and 'paw prints in space'
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 06:12:09 GMT
A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England.
Should you really trust health advice from an AI chatbot?
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 23:04:43 GMT
Abi has had very mixed results when asking a chatbot for guidance about her health issues.
Hantavirus-hit cruise ship on way to Canary Islands after three evacuated
Thu, 07 May 2026 09:40:24 GMT
A British man is among three evacuees sent to the Netherlands after displaying symptoms while aboard the MV Hondius.
Newcastle's Burn on mental health and importance of asking for help
Mon, 11 May 2026 09:50:53 GMT
Newcastle United Foundation has painted benches in the city's Leazes Park to highlight mental health and encourage fans to talk to each other.
Defender Dan Burn spoke to BBC Sport about the work being done and how important it is to "check in".
Hospitals coping well with doctors' strike so far - NHS boss
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:56:27 GMT
Resident doctors in England – the new name for junior doctors – are taking part in their 15th walkout in a long-running pay dispute.
What sugar does to your body
Thu, 14 May 2026 11:18:13 GMT
Just how bad for you is eating sugar? And why is fruit still a good option - even though it has lots of sugar?
University explores endometriosis and cancer link
Fri, 08 May 2026 04:36:06 GMT
The condition affects one in 10 women in the UK and can cause debilitating pain and infertility.
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.
How to check whether you have bowel cancer
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:32:57 GMT
What are the main symptoms and causes of bowel cancer, and how can you reduce your risk of getting it?
Daily pill to help keep weight off after stopping obesity jabs
Tue, 12 May 2026 23:06:23 GMT
The tablet - orforglipron - is available in the US and could soon launch in the UK.
MPs call for sunbed advertising ban to help prevent skin cancer
Wed, 13 May 2026 10:37:30 GMT
A report by a cross-party group of MPs has found the majority of skin cancer cases are preventable.
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.
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.
I tried the UK's 'saltiest' sandwich - here's what I learned
Fri, 15 May 2026 23:56:15 GMT
Health correspondent James Gallagher absorbs more than the recommended daily limit in just one meal to find out how salt affects our bodies.
Inside Health
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT
James Gallagher examines the outbreak of bacterial meningitis in Kent.
'We have to respond to women's health needs more easily'
Mon, 11 May 2026 05:23:29 GMT
Groups in Liverpool are trying to remedy the historical under-resourcing of women's healthcare.
Concern 'dangerous' performance enhancers are being sold online
Mon, 11 May 2026 10:14:24 GMT
UK Anti-Doping have published research into SARMs being sold on social media platforms. The survey found a third of people aged 16-25 see ads for SARMs every week.
