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Your pint could come with a surprising health benefit

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 18:08
Beer provides "substantial levels" of vitamin B6 into your diet, according to new research.
Categories: National News

Breast cancer type study 'critically under-funded'

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 14:48
Two women from Barnard Castle and Guisborough say lobular breast cancer needs further research.
Categories: National News

Hay fever misery does last longer - here is how to cope

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 11:41
Symptoms are lasting for up to two weeks longer than in the 1990s, according to a major report - so what can you do about the pollen bomb?
Categories: National News

Bird flu vaccine trial against potential pandemic strain begins

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 00:00
The jab targets the H5N1 flu strain which has caused devastating infections in bird populations worldwide, but has yet to spread between humans.
Categories: National News

Bird flu vaccine trial against potential pandemic strain begins

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 00:00
The jab targets the H5N1 flu strain which has caused devastating infections in bird populations worldwide, but has yet to spread between humans.
Categories: National News

Rogue sperm donor who says he's fathered 180 children won't be on child's birth certificate

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 14:14
The child's mother and her partner say they never wanted Robert Albon to play any part in the child's life.
Categories: National News

Smoking ban for people born after 2008 in the UK agreed

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 12:39
The "landmark" legislation aims to stop anyone born after 1 January 2009 from taking up smoking to create a smoke-free generation.
Categories: National News

Maternity boss 'confident' as unit reopens

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 06:18
Staff say they have addressed concerns over staffing, equipment and learning from serious incidents.
Categories: National News

'Why is the NHS funding students if it can't give them jobs?' Anger over recruitment freeze

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 06:17
Dozens of midwifery, physiotherapy and nursing students contact BBC over fears they won't get jobs.
Categories: National News

Redesigned ball could reduce heading impact - scientists

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 14:29
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.
Categories: National News

Should you really trust health advice from an AI chatbot?

Sun, 04/19/2026 - 00:04
Abi has had very mixed results when asking a chatbot for guidance about her health issues.
Categories: National News

Should you really trust health advice from an AI chatbot?

Sun, 04/19/2026 - 00:04
Abi has had very mixed results when asking a chatbot for guidance about her health issues.
Categories: National News

Should you really trust health advice from an AI chatbot?

Sun, 04/19/2026 - 00:04
Abi has had very mixed results when asking a chatbot for guidance about her health issues.
Categories: National News

Pregnancy vaccine reduces baby hospital admissions for RSV by 80%

Sat, 04/18/2026 - 00:35
A study confirms the vaccine gives excellent protection for babies against life-threatening chest infections.
Categories: National News

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

Sat, 04/18/2026 - 00:16
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.
Categories: National News

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

Sat, 04/18/2026 - 00:16
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.
Categories: National News

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

Fri, 04/17/2026 - 20:56
BBC Verify breaks down how fake viral images of celebrities at Coachella are actually AI generated.
Categories: National News

Three young people contract meningitis in Weymouth

Fri, 04/17/2026 - 19:48
Young people are to be offered the MenB vaccine after three cases of meningitis were confirmed.
Categories: National News

Three young people contract meningitis in Weymouth

Fri, 04/17/2026 - 19:48
Young people are to be offered the MenB vaccine after three cases of meningitis were confirmed.
Categories: National News

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

Fri, 04/17/2026 - 16:08
Why is walking in the rain good for your mental health?
Categories: National News