I take 120 tablets a week after mesh operation
Twenty-five women have received compensation following gynaecological surgery.
February 27, 2026/by BBC NewsI take 120 tablets a week after mesh operation
Twenty-five women have received compensation following gynaecological surgery.
February 27, 2026/by BBC NewsI woke up from an operation in agony and the pain never went away
Kerry Watson takes more than 100 tablets a week to deal with the pain caused by a vaginal mesh implant.
February 27, 2026/by BBC NewsParents of gravely ill child refused respite care
Tilly's parents want a few hours respite care at home.
February 27, 2026/by BBC NewsParents of gravely ill child refused respite care
Birmingham Children's Trust refused respite help and suggested training grandparents to help.
February 27, 2026/by BBC NewsTaking collagen keeps skin more elastic but won’t stop wrinkles, say scientists
The new review brings together the strongest evidence to date on collagen supplementation, say experts.
February 27, 2026/by BBC News‘Midwives didn’t listen’ says premature baby’s mum
Aria's parents say their daughter suffered brain damage after NHS staff failed to treat an infection.
February 26, 2026/by BBC NewsJersey approves assisted dying law
Once the law is given Royal Assent the first legal assisted deaths could happen as early as 2027.
February 26, 2026/by BBC NewsJersey passes assisted dying legislation but bill for England and Wales remains blocked
Bills to let terminally ill people end their life are being considered at Westminster and in Scotland.
February 26, 2026/by BBC NewsRecord levels of rough sleepers in England, figures reveal
There were 4,793 people sleeping on the streets on a single night last autumn.
February 26, 2026/by BBC NewsRacism and ‘poor’ staff relationships factors in maternity care failings, report finds
The interim report has identified problems "at every stage" of the maternity journey in England.
February 26, 2026/by BBC NewsSperm swim more quickly in summer, study finds
Understanding the seasonal patterns of sperm could improve fertility treatments, by optimising the timing of treatment, the reasearchers say.
February 25, 2026/by BBC NewsGPs told to guarantee same-day appointments for urgent cases
New contract will require patients in England to be given immediate appointment if needed.
February 24, 2026/by BBC NewsInside Health
The new wave of ME research that could bring clarity to this perplexing condition.
February 24, 2026/by BBC NewsGPs to get £3,000 bonus to maximise weight loss drug prescriptions
Bid to improve access to Mounjaro in England, but experts warn eligibility still tightly restricted.
February 24, 2026/by BBC NewsGPs to get £3,000 bonus to maximise weight loss drug prescriptions
Bid to improve access to Mounjaro in England, but experts warn eligibility still tightly restricted.
February 24, 2026/by BBC NewsFirst British baby born using transplanted womb from dead donor
Grace Bell, who was born without a viable womb, says her little boy is "simply a miracle".
February 24, 2026/by BBC NewsFirst British baby born using transplanted womb from dead donor
Grace Bell, who was born without a viable womb, says her little boy is "simply a miracle".
February 24, 2026/by BBC NewsWoman’s regret over botched Brazilian butt lift
Josephina Finch says the surgery left her with a "gaping wound".
February 23, 2026/by BBC NewsWoman’s regret over botched Brazilian butt lift
Josephina Finch says the surgery left her with a "gaping wound".
February 23, 2026/by BBC NewsStreeting says he takes Leeds maternity care inquiry concerns ‘extremely seriously’
The health secretary will meet bereaved families on Monday, as delay into maternity care probe drags on.
February 23, 2026/by BBC NewsStreeting says he takes Leeds maternity care inquiry concerns ‘extremely seriously’
The health secretary will meet bereaved families on Monday, as delay into maternity care probe drags on.
February 23, 2026/by BBC News‘It was like buying groceries’ – Woman calls for tighter weight-loss jabs checks
Emma Dyer says she collapsed on her bathroom floor and began vomiting blood after buying jabs online.
February 23, 2026/by BBC News‘I thought I was going to die’ – Woman calls for tighter weight-loss jabs checks
Emma Dyer says she collapsed on her bathroom floor and began vomiting blood after buying jabs online.
February 23, 2026/by BBC NewsPuberty blockers trial paused over concerns from medicines watchdog
The medicines regulator is suggesting the minimum age limit for trial should be raised to 14.
February 21, 2026/by BBC NewsMulti-cancer blood test missed key goal in NHS trial
The company behind the test said there were positive signs that some of the most aggressive cancers could be prevented.
February 21, 2026/by BBC NewsMulti-cancer blood test missed key goal in NHS trial
The company behind the test said there were positive signs that some of the most aggressive cancers could be prevented.
February 21, 2026/by BBC NewsDoes taking Vitamin C help to stop a cold?
The doctors speak to Professor of Immunology, Dan Davis.
February 20, 2026/by BBC NewsSepsis warning after woman’s quadruple amputation
Manjit Sangha, from Penn, near Wolverhampton, says her life drastically change in one weekend.
February 20, 2026/by BBC NewsSepsis warning after woman’s quadruple amputation
Manjit Sangha, from Penn, near Wolverhampton, says her life drastically change in one weekend.
February 20, 2026/by BBC NewsCats may hold clues for human cancer treatment
The household cat could hold the key to understanding certain types of cancer, such as breast cancer.
February 20, 2026/by BBC NewsCats may hold clues for human cancer treatment
The household cat could hold the key to understanding certain types of cancer, such as breast cancer.
February 20, 2026/by BBC NewsSingle vaccine could protect against all coughs, colds and flus, researchers say
A Stanford University team have tested their nasal spray vaccine in animals but still need to do human clinical trials.
February 19, 2026/by BBC NewsSingle vaccine could protect against all coughs, colds and flus, researchers say
A Stanford University team have tested their nasal spray vaccine in animals but still need to do human clinical trials.
February 19, 2026/by BBC NewsSingle vaccine could protect against all coughs, colds and flus, researchers say
A Stanford University team have tested their nasal spray vaccine in animals but still need to do human clinical trials.
February 19, 2026/by BBC NewsNHS joint ops disrupted amid bone cement supply problems
Around 1,000 operations a week rely on the product as patients are warned delays are inevitable.
February 18, 2026/by BBC NewsChildren injured by NHS can claim damages for lifetime lost earnings, court rules
The decision from the Supreme Court, on the case of a child who sustained a brain injury at birth in 2015, could have significant cost implications for the NHS.
February 18, 2026/by BBC NewsNHS joint ops disrupted amid bone cement supply problems
Around 1,000 operations a week rely on the product as patients are warned delays are inevitable.
February 18, 2026/by BBC NewsChildren injured by NHS can claim damages for lifetime lost earnings, court rules
The decision from the Supreme Court, on the case of a child who sustained a brain injury at birth in 2015, could have significant cost implications for the NHS.
February 18, 2026/by BBC NewsWoman’s leg amputated after botched knee op
The patient was the victim of a "life-changing error" when a drill slipped during surgery.
February 18, 2026/by BBC NewsWoman’s leg amputated after botched knee op
The patient was the victim of a "life-changing error" when a drill slipped during surgery.
February 18, 2026/by BBC News5 Live News Specials
That Time of the Month with Naga Munchetty, Dr Nighat Arif and Dr Christine Ekechi
February 18, 2026/by BBC NewsRadio 1’s Life Hacks: Mental Health Special
Greg James and a panel of guests sensitively discuss male mental health and suicide.
February 18, 2026/by BBC NewsScotland’s supplies of prescription co-codamol limited until June
Some health boards have told people using the painkiller to begin reducing their tablets by one a week.
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