BBC Health News Feed
BBC Health News
- Obesity cases rising fastest in young adults 24 June 2026Experts say the cost of living, pandemic and boom in unhealthy food are behind the rise in cases.
- Consultants and specialist doctors to begin strike action 24 June 2026Most routine and elective services will be cancelled but full emergency cover will remain in place.
- Why women are more affected by hot weather than men 24 June 2026Why are women’s bodies impacted by heat differently to men’s?
- Why women are more affected by hot weather than men 24 June 2026Why are women’s bodies impacted by heat differently to men’s?
- How can we keep children safe during the heatwave? 24 June 2026A doctor from Bristol Royal Hospital for Children gives his tips for keeping children protected.
- Many fear the NHS will continue to fail mothers and babies unless there's a cultural shift 24 June 2026Families will continue to be failed unless the NHS makes meaningful changes, BBC's Michael Buchanan writes.
- Want to feel happier at work? Take a five-minute walk 23 June 2026Sitting for prolonged periods is associated with health complications – but you can counteract the risks of a sedentary life.
- Is vaginal microbiome testing worth it? 23 June 2026Testing the vagina microbiome is increasing in popularity with companies offering at-home tests
- Is vaginal microbiome testing worth it? 23 June 2026Testing the vagina microbiome is increasing in popularity with companies offering at-home tests
- All in the Mind 23 June 2026What does the evidence tell us?