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

Fri, 06/12/2026 - 00:31
Patients on the trial have not needed medication to manage their condition.
Categories: National News

'I spent uni savings on getting my teeth fixed' - how NHS dentist shortage is costing a fortune

Fri, 06/12/2026 - 00:03
People tell BBC Your Voice the rising cost of private dentistry is putting them in a difficult position.
Categories: National News

Meningitis B vaccine to be offered to a million young people

Fri, 06/12/2026 - 00:02
The decision for the one-off vaccine programme follows the unprecedented outbreak in Kent this year.
Categories: National News

Why did it take so long for me to be diagnosed?

Thu, 06/11/2026 - 16:05
Ellie Colton was finally diagnosed with endometriosis after years of debilitating pain. She meets a scientist developing a simple diagnostic test that could help many women.
Categories: National News

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

Thu, 06/11/2026 - 16:03
Wegovy and Mounjaro are available to certain patients on the NHS, and can also be bought privately.
Categories: National News

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

Thu, 06/11/2026 - 16:00
Manufacturer Novo Nordisk says a daily tablet of the drug could be more convenient for some people than weekly injections.
Categories: National News

Cancellations 'unavoidable' during hospital strike

Thu, 06/11/2026 - 14:56
The British Medical Association has announced more strike action in an ongoing dispute over pay.
Categories: National News

What in the World

Thu, 06/11/2026 - 14:30
PCOS is now PMOS - but why do we still know so little about it?
Categories: National News

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

Thu, 06/11/2026 - 11:28
Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather.
Categories: National News

What does hot weather do to the body?

Thu, 06/11/2026 - 11:25
Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm.
Categories: National News

What are UV levels and how can you protect yourself?

Thu, 06/11/2026 - 10:48
Some UV exposure is essential for our wellbeing, but too much is damaging and can cause skin cancer.
Categories: National News

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

Thu, 06/11/2026 - 10:08
New data reveals sheer scale of patients in England being treated in unsafe and undignified make-shift areas.
Categories: National News

What's really going on in your gut?

Thu, 06/11/2026 - 09:47
The gut is home to around trillions of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses and fungi. What are they all doing down there!?
Categories: National News

What are the symptoms of prostate cancer and what should you check for?

Wed, 06/10/2026 - 09:26
One in eight men in the UK will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.
Categories: National News

Author on benefits of investing in children's mental health

Wed, 06/10/2026 - 09:23
Dr Monique Lynch-Jonah has launched the Healthy Minds Kids Series. The collection of picture books aims to help children aged seven to 12 develop emotional wellbeing, confidence, resilience, and positive mental health from an early age.
Categories: National News

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

Wed, 06/10/2026 - 00:57
Some men in England with the disease will now be offered an advanced form of treatment on the NHS.
Categories: National News

How Eriksen's heart device kicked into action

Mon, 06/08/2026 - 17:55
Denmark's team doctor said an ICD implanted into the footballer's chest responded as it should after he collapsed on Sunday.
Categories: National News

How Eriksen's heart device kicked into action

Mon, 06/08/2026 - 17:55
Denmark's team doctor said an ICD implanted into the footballer's chest responded as it should after he collapsed on Sunday.
Categories: National News

Are you too emotional?

Mon, 06/08/2026 - 16:45
Kimberley Wilson gives tips on how to manage your emotions.
Categories: National News

New drug to stop 'Ozempic butt' muscle loss side effect of obesity jabs

Mon, 06/08/2026 - 16:00
A third of the weight loss from obesity jabs can come from muscle, say experts.
Categories: National News