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Can Gut Parasites Change Human Behavior?
Some tiny parasites live in the gut. Scientists want to know if they can affect people.
Emergency C-Sections Rise in England: 1 in 4 Births
In England, more babies are born by emergency C-section. A C-section is an operation to deliver a baby.
A Loneliness Group Helps Young Adults Make Friends
A new group in the UK helps young adults feel less lonely. Many people want friends, but they do not know where to start.
Ronan Keating Talks About the Mental Strain of Boyzone
Ronan Keating says being in Boyzone was hard. He talks about stress and worry. He says fame can feel heavy. He also says it can affect your mind.
Tips to Cope When You Feel Overwhelmed
Sometimes you feel overwhelmed. Your mind may feel too full. Your body may feel tense.
Inside Health: Why Some Areas Have Lower Vaccination Rates
A BBC health reporter visits Hackney. Hackney is in London. In this area, fewer people get vaccines. The reporter says the vaccination rate is one of the lowest in the country.
Kent Faces Bacterial Meningitis Outbreak: What We Know
A doctor talks about a sickness in Kent. People there have bacterial meningitis. This is an infection that can be dangerous. It affects the lining around the brain. James Gallagher looks at the outbreak.
Experts Answer Key Questions About a Meningitis Outbreak
BBC Health shared a new talk about meningitis. Meningitis is an illness that can be serious.
BBC Health Explores Hot Flushes and a New Treatment
BBC Health has a new audio story about hot flushes.
NHS Says Hospitals Are Managing During Doctors’ Strike
Doctors are on strike in England. This is a pay dispute. The NHS says hospitals are coping so far. The NHS boss said the service is working well during the walkouts.
Strike Causes Surgery Delay for Patient Waiting for Gastric Bypass
A doctor strike is causing delays in hospitals. One patient, Tom Lawson, is waiting for gastric bypass surgery.
Doctors’ Strikes and a Space Message with Paw Prints
Doctors in parts of the West of England may strike. This could affect some hospital and clinic services. People may have to wait longer for appointments.
Doctor Strikes: Faster Care for Some Patients, but Can It Last?
Some doctors went on strike. Many people worry about delays in hospitals. But some hospital leaders say something else happened.
Why Resident Doctors Are Striking in England and What They Earn
Resident doctors in England will strike again in June. This will be the 16th strike. They are angry about pay.
UK Covid Inquiry: What It Is and How It Works
The UK has an inquiry about COVID-19. It looks at what happened during the pandemic.
Covid Vaccines Helped Many, But Trust Still Matters
Covid vaccines worked very well in the UK. A new report says they saved hundreds of thousands of lives. Many people were protected from serious illness.
Report Says COVID Vaccines Saved Lives, But More Support Needed
A new report looks at COVID vaccines. It says the rollout was a very big achievement. Many people were protected. The report also says vaccines saved hundreds of thousands of lives. But it warns that a small number of people were harmed.
Trial Starts for Bird Flu Vaccine Against a Possible Pandemic Strain
Scientists have started a new vaccine trial. The vaccine targets a bird flu virus called H5N1.
AI-Designed Vaccine Is Tested for the First Time
Scientists in Cambridge tested a vaccine made with AI.
Wellbeing Garden Opens to Help People Feel Less Alone
A new garden is opening for the public. It is called the wellbeing garden.
UK Reformer Pilates Boom Spurs Calls for Regulation
Reformer Pilates is getting very popular in the UK. Many new studios have opened.
Postnatal Choir Leader Says Park Fees Are Unfair
A mum who leads a postnatal choir says she is confused. She helps new mothers after birth. She wants to use local parks for activities.
Too Much Social Media Can Harm Wellbeing, Study Finds
A new report says social media can hurt how people feel.
Rooftop Intensive Care Ward Opens in London
A new intensive care ward has opened on a hospital roof in London. It is at King’s College Hospital.