BBC Health News Feed
BBC Health News
- 'I have four months left to preserve my fertility' 15 March 2026Iona Hall is freezing her eggs after surgery for endometriosis left her reserves "critically low".
- Sculpting jaws, giving scores: Inside the world of looksmaxxing 15 March 2026Growing numbers of young men are going to great lengths to achieve what they see as the perfect face.
- Woman found out she had terminal brain cancer after suitcase fell on her head 13 March 2026Lauren Macpherson was travelling home from a festival in London when her life changed forever.
- 'My hotel bill is £12,000': British holidaymakers stranded by Iran war 13 March 2026Flights are restricted due to the conflict leaving people stuck running up bills for rooms and food.
- AI toys for children misread emotions and respond inappropriately, researchers warn 13 March 2026In first study of its kind, Cambridge researchers found AI toys could misread some children's emotions.
- Woman with rare blood feels 'honoured' to donate 13 March 2026A woman whose blood is so rare that it is frozen for up to three decades feels "very special".
- GPs tell BBC they've NEVER refused sick note for mental health 12 March 2026BBC News sent a questionnaire to more than 5,000 GPs in England.
- NHS tracker - are hospital waiting times improving near you? 12 March 2026Use our interactive tracker to see if treatment waits are getting better at your local hospital.
- The family donating kidneys to their siblings 12 March 2026"When people say to you, 'what have you done in your life?' I can say I've saved someone's life."
- Police probe breast cancer treatment allegations 12 March 2026The inquiry is being held over concerns of poor care at the County Durham and Darlington trust.