'Such terrible waste' as health trust buildings could cost an extra £20m
The maternity building on the Royal Victoria Hospital site is already tens of millions of pounds over budget.
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'Multi-cancer' blood tests coming to some GP surgeries soon
The aim is to detect hard-to-diagnose abdominal cancers, including liver, ovarian and pancreatic cancer, much sooner.
Rural health board shake-up opposed as locals fight cuts to hospital beds
The plans would see inpatient beds reduced from 146 to either 90 or 60 in the county.
I was told I was too young to have cancer
Beth Jenkins' cancer was initially missed after told she was "too young" to have the disease.
No babies to be born at hospital from end of November
A pregnant woman is to lodge Judicial Review papers to attempt to delay the implementation of the plan.
Binet 'embarrassed' by cancelled appointments
Drone disruption, cancelled appointments and the new hospital. Jersey's health minister, Senator Tom Binet, was in the Hot Seat with Alison Moss.
'Quiet quitting' could be hitting the economy - here's why
Britons have become less engaged with the jobs they do and are less willing to put in extra effort, a report has found.
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Plus, a new study measuring levels of forever chemicals in our blood launches in the UK.
I was told I was too young to have cancer - it had spread by the time I was diagnosed
Beth Jenkins' cancer was initially missed after told she was "too young" to have the disease.
Woman saved by CPR has 'another chance at life'
South West Ambulance Service says immediate action is vital for better patient outcomes.
Could this robot help cut gynae waiting lists?
BBC News NI health correspondent Marie-Louise Connolly watched a new robot perform surgery at Belfast City Hospital.
'It took years to get pain-relieving surgery - I hope a robot means others won't have to wait'
A woman who waited in pain for years for endometriosis surgery praises high-tech bid to end delays.
'I could barely stand up straight with menopause after cancer'
Complex menopause has severe, sudden symptoms and happens due to medical interventions.
Parents' concerns to trigger urgent checks in A&E
Concerns from staff, parents, carers or the child themselves will trigger an immediate escalation of care.
'I felt ostracised due to cleft lip'
Emily Evans says her cleft lip made her feel "ostracised" growing up,
Cleft lip filler 'boosts confidence' - but expert warns of exploitation risk
Two women from Wales are among the growing number of people having lip filler after cleft lip and palate surgery.
At risk in-person postpartum mums' groups saved
The Happy Mums Foundation supports women experiencing postpartum mental health challenges.
Cancer patients 'deteriorating' due to staff shortages, radiologists warn
North and west Wales have a 42% shortfall in consultant radiologists, compared to 22% in south Wales.
New charity uses outdoors to improve mental health
A new charity hopes to use outdoor activities to improve men's mental health on the Isle of Man.
Hospital admits full responsibility for 24 failures that led to toddler's death
Eleanor Aldred-Owen died after surgery because an abnormal scan was not flagged.
Closing urgent care centres would have 'dire consequences', objectors say
Plan to close three urgent care centres sparks worry about pressure on GPs and emergency departments.
'I was heading for a breakdown, then books saved my life'
Birmingham author Kit de Waal says a chance conversation changed her life after she left home at 16.
Why you should eat kiwi and pineapple skins
Eating fruit and vegetable scraps such as peels and stalks could provide a health boost that most of us are missing, say UK researchers, external.
I gave birth in ambulance on A96 amid staff shortages at local hospital
Hannah Smith was travelling to Aberdeen Maternity Hospital as she could not go to Dr Gray's in Elgin.
'My low Vitamin D levels hit me like a truck'
Saskia Reeves-Priestley didn't know she had a Vitamin D deficiency until she suddenly collapsed at work.
How major policy shift is changing police response to mental health call-outs
999 calls will be triaged and if there is any risk of harm or to life, or if a crime is involved, the police will still attend.
Biggest fibre boost could be scraps in your bin, experts say
Chomping on vegtable skins, seeds and stalks could give us vital fibre, say food scientists.
I didn't know I was lacking in vitamin D until I collapsed at work
Doctors are finding vitamin D deficiency is increasingly widespread in the UK, especially in young people. But the symptoms are difficult to spot and can be missed.
Heart attack patient, 83, had to drive four hours for hospital appointment
Charles Swift faced a 140-mile round trip to get to a hospital, but had to drive himself.
New law changes make vape vending machines illegal
New vaping rules are now in force in the UK, but what does this mean.
Hundreds of GP practices lose online services after collapse of tech firm
It will cause huge disruption in some parts of England and Wales, say GP leaders.
Concern over cut to young people's mental health crisis scheme
The Card Before You Leave scheme ensures young people experiencing a mental health crisis who present at a hospital's emergency department are given a written appointment with specialists before leaving.
New rules for vaping and nicotine products... do you know them?
Vulnerable at risk as 'life-saving' drug needle site closes
Belfast charity workers warn people who use the "life-saving" service will be left without support.
Mum of critically ill baby denied hospital food as she wasn't breastfeeding
Sophie Price had given birth in the same hospital five days earlier but was denied a hot meal.
Mum says autistic son, 18, left abandoned and falling through cracks in system
A County Londonderry mother says her son, who has autism and has turned 18, "is falling through cracks in the system".
NHS Western Isles prescribing weight loss drugs at triple the rate of other health boards
A new report finds "significant variation" between Scotland's health boards prescribing new medicines.
Terminally ill mum who can't talk, walk or dress herself refused Pip payment
Rachael Field, from Rhondda Cynon Taf, had her tongue and voicebox removed and windpipe reconstructed.
Patient living in 'horrific pain' due to UK-wide drugs shortage
Jill Kenning says she has been unable to get a drug she uses to manage her condition.
Is all processed food bad for you?
Going to the supermarket has become a minefield.
Woman's Hour
What influence can a first lady have on world affairs?
More than third of deaths of ex-prisoners on probation drug related, says report
Politicians are being urged to tackle "systematic failures" in the criminal justice system.
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And the barriers queer couples can face in accessing fertility treatment.
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And the barriers queer couples can face in accessing fertility treatment.
Woman says 40-mile journey to hospital while having contractions was 'scary'
The Southern Health Trust plans to temporarily transfer inpatient maternity services from Daisy Hill to Craigavon.
Exercise helps woman recover from partying life
Megan Hamon says her life has turned around after struggling with excessive drinking and partying.
'We're very busy' - Inside Wales' newest hospital
BBC Wales correspondent Owain Clarke visited the Grange Hospital following concerns about its safety.
Can you tell ferritin levels from your face?
Some creators are claiming they can spot "ferritin face". Doctors aren't so sure.
Consultant doctors in England to strike next month
Senior doctors to stage 48-hour walkout, beginning on 25 November, in dispute over pay and pensions.
Is 'ferritin face' a real thing - and can you really spot low iron from looks?
Videos in which people claim to spot the signs of low iron have attracted millions of views online.
On frontline at hospital denying online claims it is 'dangerous' and 'dreadful'
Grange University Hospital has faced criticism over long delays, overcrowding and staff shortages.
Illuminated
Daniel Kraemer takes us inside an epileptic seizure.
The debating club that helped shape NHS architect Aneurin Bevan's drive for power
How a group of young radicals helped set Aneurin Bevan on the path to founding the NHS.
The Climate Question
Two doctors discuss the challenges for the medical sector from a warming world
The Climate Question
Two doctors discuss the challenges for the medical sector from a warming world
The Climate Question
Two doctors discuss the challenges for the medical sector from a warming world
Health board still paying for research despite criticism over patient benefit
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board was due to pay Bangor University £110,686 for two researchers.
Wellbeing support demand for cancer patients grows
Macmillan Cancer Support Jersey publishes its annual report looking back at 2025.
I lost my job in a primary school due to endometriosis
A new report says nearly half of women with endometriosis have lost income due to the condition.
My 93-year-old mother waited 10 hours on the floor for an ambulance
Graham Anthony says his mum Margaret Owen was asking for help "and sometimes screaming in pain".
Fitness became an addiction that left me anxious and sleep deprived
Wayne Davies was left "constantly worrying" about race times, comparing himself to other runners on social media.
GP says she was forced out of job after raising concerns about gender treatment
The doctor says she faced a brutal investigation after she passed on complaints brought to her by other doctors.
Family's plea after autistic son escapes school
A mother says her son regularly climbs fences in their back garden and has "no sense of danger".
Bryan Cranston on death of Breaking Bad co-star RJ Mitte
US actor RJ Mitte, best known for his role as the defiant son of drug kingpin Walter White in the drama series Breaking Bad, died earlier this month at the age of 34.
First personalised cancer vaccine cuts risk of disease returning in major trial
The scientists involved say the results could mark a turning point in cancer treatment, bringing personalised medicine a step closer.
'I thought I was dying but it was health anxiety'
Hollie Sharman shares her experience of health anxiety and a doctor advises on how to manage symptoms.
'Always remember, cancer doesn't discriminate'
Harriet Tsadioti says contracting breast cancer was one of her biggest fears growing up.
'Wildly unfair that my husband and I pay £4k a year for ADHD treatment'
Northern Ireland is the only part of the UK without a formally commissioned, publicly-funded adult service for ADHD.
I thought I was dying but it was health anxiety - here's how to recognise the signs
Hollie Sharman shares her experience of health anxiety and a doctor advises on how to manage symptoms.
Rapid changes to care market risk to National Care Service, regulator says
Concerns raised as big private firms buy up care homes and home help fragmenting in England.
Give more people weight-loss jabs on the NHS, say MPs
Current plans for 6% of eligible patients to get Mounjaro by 2028 unambitious, say MPs.
Cancer patients centre at risk over 'disgraceful' funds move
The Department of Health has decided to take back £1.5m from the project, Belfast Trust officials have told a Stormont committee.
'Difficult decision' to close Samaritans branch after more than 50 years
"Sadly, and due to circumstances beyond anyone's control, the difficult decision was reached to close the branch," they charity says.
Why getting dressed can cause daily meltdowns for some people
Naomi Potter set up her own clothes company after feeling overwhelmed by the feeling of some clothes.
First human case of Shamonda virus detected in France, officials say
The disease, which usually affects cattle, has been identified in a patient who died in early October.
'I can't do a play, a film or read any more', says Dame Judi Dench
Oscar-winning actress Dame Judi Dench says her eye condition has left her unable to perform on stage or read, more than a decade after she was diagnosed.
MI5 spied on NHS founder Nye Bevan for more than 20 years, newly released files show
He came to Security Service's attention in the 1930s when he was considered a left-wing firebrand.
Like 'weeing lava': living with chronic UTIs
Chronic UTIs affect millions in the UK - these women are out to end the stigma
Women are sharing their experiences with chronic urinary tract infections on social media in an effort to break the stigma surrounding UTIs.
Second Labour MP suspended over Covid loan repayments
Perran Moon, MP for Camborne and Redruth, voluntarily referred himself for investigation.
Government failings allowed Covid 'to spread like wildfire' in care homes, inquiry finds
The sixth report from Covid inquiry criticises the lack of PPE and the way patients were discharged from hospital.
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Experts warn poor at-home injecting techniques and new drugs mean new health risks.
Covid failings in care homes: What the inquiry says
From the shocking lack of PPE to restrictions on visitors - the key points from the sixth Covid inquiry report.
'It gives me the ick': Can you cheat on someone with a video game?
Grand Theft Auto VI lets you build and nurture a romantic relationship but some say dates with a fictional character are a step too far.
Why people who have never smoked are getting hooked on vapes
More than one million people now vape who have never been smokers, according to the ONS.
Covid vaccine compensation scheme set for overhaul after Inquiry criticism
Ministers promise to reform the scheme that provides financial support for those injured or bereaved by vaccines in the UK.
Our business ads were taken down for saying 'pregnancy' on Instagram
Creators say women's health content is getting them shadowbanned on social media. So what's really happening?
Hospital doctors to strike as pay dispute continues
The British Medical Association says hospital doctors in Northern Ireland plan to strike in November.
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Full body scans, nutritious stockpiles and why strokes are rising in black communities.
Yes, hang-xiety is a real thing
Waking up feeling hungover AND anxious? BBC Health's Chloe Hayward explains the science behind hang-xiety.
Open wounds and eyes that can't close - women warn about cheap bleph eyelid surgery
A concerning number of patients are reporting problems from treatment abroad, say doctors.
Which emergency foods should you stock up on?
The BBC's Annabel Rackham shares some dos and don'ts, following government advice in case of food supply chain disruption.
'People forget we exist': Why older LGBTQ+ people fear losing identity
A report suggests older LGBTQ+ people experience more social isolation than their heterosexual peers.
Starting uni? What to know about the free NHS meningitis B jab in England
It follows the UK's largest and fastest growing meningitis B outbreak to date in Kent earlier this year.
What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
Some people can carry bacteria in their nose or throat without getting sick, but can spread it to others.
More protein or less? The foods to get you through a heatwave
When turning on the oven is a no-no and you're bored of salads, these foods (and drinks) will help to beat the heat.
Doctors vote to take strike action in row over pay
The British Medical Association is in dispute with Manx Care over "pay erosion since 2008".
Resident doctors take strike action over pay
The BMA said there will "undoubtedly be cancellation of operations, outpatient appointments and elective care" but "patient safety will still be prioritised".
Consultants and specialist doctors take strike action over pay
Full emergency cover remained in place and patients were told to attend all scheduled appointments unless advised otherwise.
A&E to remain open as doctors' strike called off
Resident doctor strikes are now on pause while they consider a new pay offer form the government.