BBC Health News Feed
BBC Health News
- Light therapy boxes placed in all NI libraries 26 December 2025Some of the lamps - which are often used for Seasonal Affective Disorder - are available to loan for up to three weeks.
- Flu cases falling ahead of Christmas, experts say 24 December 2025UK health agency says drop is encouraging news, but warns flu could still bounce back in new year.
- What is happening to flu this winter - and should you buy a vaccine? 24 December 2025Flu has come early this year with a new mutated version of the virus circulating.
- Flu: How are hospitals in your area affected? 24 December 2025Use our interactive tool to explore the latest flu numbers in your area
- Christmas can be a nightmare for misophonia sufferers like me 24 December 2025Christmas is a difficult time if you suffer from a reduced tolerance to sounds, but there are ways to make it easier.
- TikTok removes AI weight loss ads from fake Boots account 23 December 2025The adverts for prescription-only drugs showed healthcare professionals impersonating the British retailer.
- Toddler finally home from hospital for Christmas 23 December 2025Bertie Melly was in hospital for 18 months after his premature birth in May 2024.
- US regulator approves pill form of Wegovy weight-loss drug 23 December 2025Wegovy becomes first pill of its kind to be approved, shifting weight-loss drugs beyond injections.
- Hospitals working to get patients home for Christmas after five-day doctor strike 22 December 2025Health experts have warned that the impact of the strike will be felt into the new year "and beyond".
- Living and Light 21 December 2025Illuminating new science on artificial light and our health.