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Researchers are exploring whether gut parasites could influence human behavior. Parasites are organisms that can live in the intestines, and scientists have long focused on their effects on digestion and overall health. Now, attention is turning to a more complex possibility: that these infections may also affect the...

A new BBC analysis says emergency C-sections are rising in England. A C-section is a surgical delivery, and an emergency C-section is performed urgently during labor when doctors believe waiting could be unsafe.

A UK national group is helping young adults tackle loneliness by making it easier to meet people and form friendships. The project focuses on social support, because isolation can affect both mental health and everyday life.

Ronan Keating has opened up about the psychological strain of his time in Boyzone. In an interview, he explained that being in a well-known band can bring intense pressure, even when the public only sees the performances. Keating described how constant attention, busy schedules, and the need to...

Feeling overwhelmed is a common response to stress, and it can affect both your thoughts and your body. When too much is happening at once, it may feel like you cannot cope or make decisions.

In this BBC Health segment, James travels to Hackney in London, where vaccination coverage is among the lowest in the country. Rather than focusing only on the numbers, the report investigates the factors that may be keeping uptake low. James meets local residents and listens to their experiences,...

BBC Health, with James Gallagher, looks closely at a bacterial meningitis outbreak in Kent. Bacterial meningitis is an infection of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord, and it can worsen rapidly. In this report, Gallagher explains what is known about the current situation and how health...

BBC Health published an episode focused on the current meningitis outbreak. Because meningitis can progress quickly and lead to serious complications, reliable guidance is essential.

BBC Health has published an audio episode that looks closely at hot flushes and a developing treatment.

England’s resident doctors are continuing strike action in a long-running pay dispute. The NHS boss said hospitals are coping “so far,” suggesting that the health service has been able to manage staffing pressures during the latest walkout.

A doctor strike is creating fresh delays for patients who are already waiting for surgery. Tom Lawson is one of them. He is scheduled for gastric bypass surgery, but the strike has postponed his procedure.

A new roundup from the West of England includes two very different stories. First, doctors’ strikes may affect healthcare services in some areas. That can mean fewer appointments, possible delays for patients, and changes to how some clinics and hospitals operate. The exact impact is likely to vary...

Strike action by doctors has raised serious concerns about patient care. Yet, according to some hospital trusts, the outcome in certain settings was not only about disruption—it also included unexpected operational benefits.

Resident doctors in England are set to strike again in June, marking the 16th walkout in a dispute that has dragged on for years. The central issue is pay, and the doctors say their current pay levels do not properly reflect the demands of their roles.

The UK Covid inquiry is an official, public investigation into how the country handled the COVID-19 pandemic. Its purpose is to examine the choices made by government and health bodies, and to understand the impact of those decisions on people’s lives.

Key findings from a UK Covid report show that vaccines were an enormous success. Immunisation helped prevent serious illness and saved hundreds of thousands of lives, according to the report. The data suggests that vaccination played a central role in reducing harm during the pandemic.

An inquiry report has reviewed the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines and its results. It describes the vaccination program as an extraordinary feat of public health. According to the report, vaccines helped prevent severe disease and saved hundreds of thousands of lives. At the same time, it stresses that...

A clinical trial has started for a bird flu vaccine aimed at the H5N1 strain, which is considered a potential pandemic threat. The vaccine is being tested to see how safe it is for participants and how effectively it can trigger an immune response.

Cambridge scientists report a major milestone: they have tested a vaccine that was designed using artificial intelligence for the first time.

A new wellbeing garden is set to open to the public as a way to tackle social isolation. The outdoor space is based at Yarm Wellness.

Reformer Pilates is experiencing rapid growth in the UK, and that surge is now raising questions about oversight. As demand rises, more studios are opening to serve new clients.

A postnatal choir leader has said she is “baffled” by the city’s park fee structure. She leads a choir for women after childbirth, offering a supportive space where new mothers can meet, sing, and recover emotionally and socially.

A new analysis suggests that excessive social media use can negatively affect wellbeing.

King’s College Hospital in London has opened an intensive care ward on its rooftop—an outdoor space created for patients who are critically ill. The unit is designed to combine close medical monitoring with the potential benefits of a more natural environment.