Health
Trump to Announce a Drug Pricing Deal With AstraZeneca
- Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)
- Drugs (Pharmaceuticals)
- United States Politics and Government
- Health Insurance and Managed Care
- Medicaid
- Customs (Tariff)
- Factories and Manufacturing
- Corporations
- United States International Relations
- AstraZeneca PLC
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
- European Union
- Pfizer Inc
- Trump, Donald J
- Soriot, Pascal
The move would follow a similar agreement with Pfizer. Other companies are engaged in talks with the White House that would help them avoid tariffs on their products overseas.
Chinese Surgeons Perform First Pig-to-Human Liver Transplant
- your-feed-science
- Transplants
- Genetic Engineering
- Liver
- Pigs
- China
- Hepatology (Journal)
The transplanted portion of the genetically modified pig liver was removed after 38 days, and the patient, who had advanced liver cancer and cirrhosis, died several months later.
He Was Expected to Get Alzheimer’s 25 Years Ago. Why Hasn’t He?
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Dementia
- Research
- Brain
- Genetics and Heredity
- DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid)
- Content Type: Personal Profile
- Whitney, Doug (1949- )
- Llibre-Guerra, Jorge
- Washington University
- Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer Network (DIAN)
Scientists are searching for the secret in Doug Whitney’s biology that has protected him from dementia, hoping it could lead to ways to treat or prevent Alzheimer’s for many other people.
Taking Too Much Tylenol Has Proven Risks. Trump Didn’t Talk About Those.
- Tylenol (Drug)
- Pain-Relieving Drugs
- Deaths (Fatalities)
- Transplants
- Liver
- Poisoning and Poisons
- Johnson & Johnson
- Kenvue Inc
- Labeling and Labels (Product)
Acetaminophen’s link to autism is unproven. But hundreds of Americans accidentally overdose on the drug each year, suffering liver damage that can require a transplant or even be fatal.
Winning a Nobel Prize Interrupted His Off-the-Grid Vacation
- National Parks, Monuments and Seashores
- Nobel Prizes
- Work-Life Balance
- Camps and Camping
- Ramsdell, Frederick J
- Montana
- Yellowstone National Park
- internal-open-access-from-nl
Fred Ramsdell found out about his Nobel Prize nearly 12 hours after it was announced because he was on vacation in the Rockies.
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine Is Awarded for Work on Immune Systems
- your-feed-science
- Nobel Prizes
- Immune System
- Medicine and Health
- Research
- Sakaguchi, Shimon
- Brunkow, Mary E
- Ramsdell, Frederick J
- internal-open-access-from-nl
Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi were awarded the prize for research showing how the body regulates its immune responses.
Why Brittle Bones Aren’t Just a Woman’s Problem
- Osteoporosis
- Bone Fractures
- Bones
- Drugs (Pharmaceuticals)
- Elderly
- Men and Boys
- Tests (Medical)
- Age, Chronological
- United States
More men are now living long enough to develop osteoporosis. But few are aware of the risk, and fewer still are screened and treated.
Kennedy’s Ties to Ally Leading Vaccine Lawsuits Raise Ethical Concerns
- United States Politics and Government
- Vaccination and Immunization
- Rumors and Misinformation
- Tylenol (Drug)
- Fluorides
- Suits and Litigation (Civil)
- Legal Profession
- Regulation and Deregulation of Industry
- Presidential Election of 2024
- Liability for Products
- Children and Childhood
- Autism
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Food and Drug Administration
- Health and Human Services Department
- Informed Consent Action Network
- Bigtree, Del
- Kennedy, Robert F Jr
- Trump, Donald J
- Siri, Aaron
Aaron Siri is leading legal efforts on policies that dovetail with parts of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s government agenda.
Autism, A.D.H.D., Anxiety: Can a Diagnosis Make You Better?
- Mental Health and Disorders
- Autism
- Depression (Mental)
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Anxiety and Stress
- Psychiatry and Psychiatrists
- Psychology and Psychologists
- Tests (Medical)
- Therapy and Rehabilitation
- British Journal of Psychiatry
- Research
- audio-neutral-informative
As our diagnostic categories expand to include ever milder versions of disease, researchers propose that the act of naming a malady can itself bring relief.
Iran Lures Transgender Foreigners for Surgery but Forces Operations on Locals
- Transgender
- Homosexuality and Bisexuality
- Surgery and Surgeons
- Gender
- Medicine and Health
- Muslims and Islam
- Khomeini, Ruhollah
- Iran
- Tehran (Iran)
Iran became a pioneer in gender transition operations by forcing procedures on L.G.B.T.Q. Iranians. Desperate for cash, the Islamic republic is hoping to attract trans patients from around the world.
Nobel Prizes This Year Offer Three Cheers for Slow Science
- Nobel Prizes
- Science and Technology
- Medicine and Health
- Research
- Physics
- Chemistry
The scientific Nobels announced this week — in Physiology or Medicine, Physics and Chemistry — honored achievements rooted in fundamental research from decades ago.
Has Your Scientific Work Been Cut? We Want to Hear.
- Science and Technology
- United States Politics and Government
- Budgets and Budgeting
- Environment
- Global Warming
- National Parks, Monuments and Seashores
- Federal Aid (US)
- Politics and Government
- Federal Budget (US)
- Oceans and Seas
- Conservation of Resources
- Grants (Corporate and Foundation)
- Government Employees
- Forests and Forestry
- American Assn for the Advancement of Science
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Environmental Protection Agency
- Forest Service
- National Institutes of Health
- National Park Service
- National Science Foundation
- United States Geological Survey
- Trump, Donald J
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For a new series, Times journalists are speaking with scientists whose research has ended as a result of policy changes by the Trump administration.
‘Bluetoothing’: Blood-Sharing Drug Trend Fuels Alarming Global H.I.V. Surge
- Disease Rates
- Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
- Drug Abuse and Traffic
- Hypodermic Needles and Syringes
- Blood
- Deaths (Fatalities)
- UNAIDS
- Africa
- Far East, South and Southeast Asia and Pacific Areas
- Fiji
- internal-open-access-from-nl
The practice, in which users inject the blood of already intoxicated individuals, has fueled one of the fastest-growing H.I.V. epidemics in the Pacific and grown widespread in South Africa.
‘Embedded’ Therapists Counsel College Students Where They Live and Learn
- Therapy and Rehabilitation
- Colleges and Universities
- Dormitories
- Mental Health and Disorders
College students are meeting with “embedded” counselors in dorms and academic buildings, with promising results.
Health Care Politics Bolster Democrats in Shutdown Fight
- United States Politics and Government
- Law and Legislation
- Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (2010)
- Health Insurance and Managed Care
- Shutdowns (Institutional)
- Federal Budget (US)
- Tax Credits, Deductions and Exemptions
- Democratic Party
- Republican Party
- House of Representatives
- Senate
- Jeffries, Hakeem
- Schumer, Charles E
- Johnson, Mike (1972- )
- Thune, John R
- Trump, Donald J
Even President Trump has conceded that he and his party could face political pain from rising premiums, stiffening Democrats’ spines as they demand a subsidy extension.
Parents Struggle to Find Covid Vaccines for Their Children Amid Regulatory Confusion
- Drugs (Pharmaceuticals)
- Vaccination and Immunization
- Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
- Children and Childhood
- Parenting
Children under 12 need different versions of Covid vaccines, but many pharmacies and pediatricians’ offices aren’t stocking them.
What Is Conversion Therapy? A History of the Practice.
- Therapy and Rehabilitation
- Homosexuality and Bisexuality
- Psychiatry and Psychiatrists
- Youth
- United States Politics and Government
- Gender
- Supreme Court (US)
The practice surged in the 1980s and 1990s, before medical groups began warning it was harmful.
How to Protect Your Pets From Pollution
- Hazardous and Toxic Substances
- Air Pollution
- Lead
- Animals
- Pets
- Veterinary Medicine
- Chemicals
- Pollution
- internal-open-access-from-nl
Wildfire smoke, lead paint and other environmental toxins are health hazards for animals, too.
In a Toxic World, Pets Could Be Vital Health Watchdogs
- Pets
- Animals
- Pollution
- Hazardous and Toxic Substances
- Wildfires
- Air Pollution
- Cats
- Dogs
- Research
- Medicine and Health
- Veterinary Medicine
- East Palestine, Ohio, Train Derailment (Feb 3, 2023)
A better understanding of how pollution affects pets could benefit humans and animals alike.
Dating When You Want to Have a Baby
- Dating and Relationships
- Single Persons
- Women and Girls
- Infertility
- Egg Donation and Freezing
For some single women in their 30s and 40s, their biological clocks add unwelcome stress to an already fraught process.
Costco to Sell Ozempic and Wegovy, Weight-Loss Wonder Drugs
- Costco Wholesale Corporation
- GLP-1 RAs (Drug)
- Ozempic (Drug)
- Novo Nordisk A/S
- Drugs (Pharmaceuticals)
- Discount Selling
- Obesity
- Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)
Costco members will pay $499 a month out of pocket, the same price offered at CVS and Walmart, and on the manufacturer’s direct-to-consumer website.
Beyond the Nobel Prizes Is a World of Scientific Awards
- Awards, Decorations and Honors
- Science and Technology
- Research
- Mathematics
- Engineering and Engineers
- Medicine and Health
- Turing Award
- Nobel Prizes
- Lasker, Albert and Mary, Foundation
- Wolf Foundation
Nobels are awarded in only three scientific categories, but other awards honor researchers across different fields.
It’s Just a Virus, the E.R. Told Him. Days Later, He Was Dead.
- Emergency Medical Treatment
- Mount Sinai Medical Center
- Sepsis
- Malpractice
- Hospitals
- Tests (Medical)
- Deaths (Fatalities)
- Doctors
- Suits and Litigation (Civil)
- audio-negative-sad
- audio-negative-tragedy
Sam Terblanche was just 20 years old. Can a busy E.R. handle the hardest cases?
How Private Equity Oversees the Ethics of Drug Research
- Drugs (Pharmaceuticals)
- GLP-1 RAs (Drug)
- Ozempic (Drug)
- Clinical Trials
- Research
- Conflicts of Interest
- Private Equity
- Ethics and Official Misconduct
- Regulation and Deregulation of Industry
- Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures
- Suits and Litigation (Civil)
- Novo Nordisk A/S
- WCG Clinical Inc
- Arsenal Capital Partners LP
- Advarra Inc
- Blackstone Group, The
- Food and Drug Administration
Many drug trials are vetted by companies with ties to the drugmakers, raising concerns about conflicts of interest and patient safety.
Rite Aid Closes Its Remaining Stores
- Rite Aid Corporation
- Drugstores
- Bankruptcies
- Drugs (Pharmaceuticals)
- Shutdowns (Institutional)
- Shopping and Retail
The company said it had closed its remaining 89 stores this week after struggling for years to stay in business and filing for bankruptcy protection twice.
Welcome to the CDC Online Newsroom, a one-stop source for journalists seeking public health information. Global media and the general public can access current and archived press releases, media advis
CDC Immunization Schedule Adopts Individual-Based Decision-Making for COVID-19 and Standalone Vaccination for Chickenpox in Toddlers
- CDC Newsroom
CDC updated updated its adult and child immunization schedules to apply individual-based decisions
Statement from Laura Chanchien Parajón, MD, MPH, Director (Acting), CDC's National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, on the passing of Suzy Ellis, <em>Tips From Former Smokers®</em> participant
- CDC Newsroom
We extend our deepest condolences to Suzy's family, her friends, and all who cared about her.
Listeria Outbreak to include more Prepared Foods
- CDC Newsroom
CDC Expands Listeria Outbreak Alert to Include Additional Prepared Foods
CDC Reports Latest National Data on Syphilis in Newborns and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
- CDC Newsroom
New CDC data shows U.S. cases of newborn syphilis increased for the 12th consecutive year in 2024
CDC Report Finds Sharp Rise in Dangerous Drug-Resistant Bacteria
- CDC Newsroom
A CDC report found a dramatic increase in a dangerous type of drug-resistant bacteria.
Statement from Laura Chanchien Parajón, MD, MPH, Director (Acting), CDC's National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, on the passing of Michael Fletcher, <em>Tips From Former Smokers®</em> participant
- CDC Newsroom
Michael Fletcher, a passionate advocate for quit-smoking efforts, has passed away
Certain Metabolic Meals home delivery foods reported in ongoing <em>Salmonella</em> outbreak investigation
- CDC Newsroom
Sixteen people in ten states have gotten sick from the same strain of Salmonella.
Nearly 100 people sick in <em>Salmonella </em>outbreak linked to recalled eggs
- CDC Newsroom
95 people from 14 states have gotten sick from the same strain of Salmonella.
Statement from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
- CDC Newsroom
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. visited CDC headquarters in response to tragic gunfire attack
CDC Launches New Campaign to Address Youth Substance Use and Mental Health
- CDC Newsroom
CDC launches Free Mind campaign providing teens with resources about substance use and mental health
Statement from Laura Chanchien Parajón, MD, MPH, Director (Acting), CDC's National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, on the passing of Christine Brader, <em>Tips From Former Smokers</em><em>®</em> participant
- CDC Newsroom
Christine Brader, a champion of anti-smoking efforts, has passed away at 62
Secretary Kennedy Swears in Susan Monarez as CDC Director to Advance 'Make America Healthy Again' Agenda
- CDC Newsroom
Susan Monarez, Ph.D., was sworn in today as Director of the CDC
CDC warns of <em>Salmonella </em>outbreak linked to frozen sprouted beans
- CDC Newsroom
11 people from 10 states sick with the same strain of Salmonella linked to frozen sprouted beans
CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Concludes Meeting with Joint Statement
- CDC Newsroom
The CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) held a meeting on June 25-26, 2025.
CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices to Meet June 25–26
- CDC Newsroom
The CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) will hold a meeting on June 25-26, 2025
CDC warns of <em>Listeria</em> outbreak linked to recalled chicken fettuccine alfredo meals
- CDC Newsroom
17 people have gotten sick from the same strain of Listeria linked to fettuccine chicken alfredo
CDC warns of <em>Salmonella</em> outbreak linked to pistachio cream
- CDC Newsroom
Four people have gotten sick with the same strand of Salmonella linked to pistachio cream
CDC warns of <em>Salmonella </em>outbreak linked to eggs
- CDC Newsroom
A CDC investigation notice regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections has been posted
CDC warns of <em>Salmonella</em> outbreak linked to whole cucumbers
- CDC Newsroom
A CDC food safety alert regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections has been posted
Statement from CDC’s National Center for Injury Prevention and Control on Provisional 2024 Overdose Death Data
- CDC Newsroom
The data from CDC's National Vital Statistics System shows a 27% decrease in drug overdose deaths
CDC announces <em>Salmonella </em>outbreak linked to backyard poultry
- CDC Newsroom
A CDC investigation notice regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections has been posted
CDC Statement on Measles Outbreak
- CDC Newsroom
CDC is aware of the second measles death in Texas, and our thoughts are with the family.
CDC Statement on Measles Outbreak
- CDC Newsroom
CDC is in close communication with Texas health authorities over the recent measles outbreak.
CDC Reports Nearly 24% Decline in U.S. Drug Overdose Deaths
- CDC Newsroom
CDC Reports Nearly 24% Decline in U.S. Drug Overdose Deaths
CDC warns of <em>Listeria</em> outbreak linked to supplement shakes distributed in long-term care facilities
- CDC Newsroom
CDC warns of Listeria outbreak linked to supplement shakes distributed in long-term care facilities
U.S. Government Releases First National One Health Plan to Protect People, Animals, and Our Environment from Shared Health Threats
- CDC Newsroom
U.S. Government releases first national One Health plan to protect from shared health threats.
First H5 Bird Flu Death Reported in United States
- CDC Newsroom
A person with severe avian influenza A(H5N1) illness ("H5N1 bird flu") has passed away.
CDC Confirms First Severe Case of H5N1 Bird Flu in the United States
- CDC Newsroom
December 18, 2024-- A patient has been hospitalized with a severe case of avian influenza A(H5N1)
CDC warns of a <em>Salmonella </em>outbreak linked to cucumbers
- CDC Newsroom
A CDC food safety alert regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections has been posted at https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/outbreaks/cucumbers-11-24/index.html.
CDC warns of Listeria linked to ready-to-eat meat and poultry products
- CDC Newsroom
Eleven people infected with this outbreak strain Listeria have been reported from four states.
CDC confirms H5N1 Bird Flu Infection in a Child in California
- CDC Newsroom
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed a human infection with avian influenza A(H5N1) (H5N1 bird flu) in a child in California.
CDC warns of new <em>E. coli </em>outbreak linked to organic carrots
- CDC Newsroom
CDC has posted a Food Safety Alert regarding a multi-state outbreak linked to organic carrots.
California confirms first clade I mpox case
- CDC Newsroom
CDC to receive samples for additional viral characterization.
Measles cases surge worldwide, infecting 10.3 million people in 2023
- CDC Newsroom
Measles cases surge worldwide, infecting 10.3 million people in 2023
2023 CDC data suggest the STI epidemic may be slowing
- CDC Newsroom
The number of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) remains high in the United States, however the latest data from CDC show signs the epidemic could be slowing
Transcript for MMWR Telebriefing: Evidence of Recent H5 Bird Flu Infections among Dairy Workers and CDC Guidance Updates
- CDC Newsroom
Transcript for MMWR Telebriefing: Evidence of Recent H5 Bird Flu Infections among Dairy Workers and CDC Guidance Updates
Onions served at McDonald's are likely source of E. coli outbreak
- CDC Newsroom
An update to CDC's Food Safety Alert regarding an outbreak of E. coli infections linked to onions served at McDonald's
Lassa Fever Suspected in Death of U.S. Traveler Returning from West Africa
- CDC Newsroom
The CDC and the Iowa Department of Health are investigating a suspected case of Lassa fever, which was diagnosed today in an Iowa resident who returned to the United States from West Africa early this month.
More cases reported in E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders; Taylor Farms recalls onions sent to restaurants
- CDC Newsroom
An update to CDC's Food Safety Alert regarding an outbreak of E. coli infections linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders has been posted
CDC Recommends Second Dose of 2024-2025 COVID-19 Vaccine for People 65 Years and Older and for People Who are Moderately or Severely Immunocompromised
- CDC Newsroom
Today, CDC Director Mandy Cohen endorsed the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendation for people 65 years and older and those who are moderately or severely immunocompromised to receive a second dose of 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine six months after their first dose.
CDC Recommends Lowering the Age for Pneumococcal Vaccination from 65 to 50 Years Old
- CDC Newsroom
Today, CDC Director Mandy Cohen endorsed the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices' (ACIP) recommendation for lowering the age for pneumococcal vaccination from 65 to 50 years old.
Severe E. coli outbreak in Mountain West states linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders; McDonald's removes suspect ingredients temporarily
- CDC Newsroom
A CDC Food Safety Alert regarding an outbreak of E. coli infections linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders has been posted at https://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/outbreaks/e-coli-O157.html
Youth Tobacco Product Use at a 25-Year Low, Yet Disparities Persist
- CDC Newsroom
Current tobacco product use among U.S. middle and high school students has dropped to the lowest recorded level in 25 years.
CDC Confirms 3rd Human Case of H5 Bird Flu in California
- CDC Newsroom
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed a third human case of H5 bird flu in California.
CDC Confirms New Human Cases of H5 Bird Flu in California
- CDC Newsroom
CDC Confirms New Human Cases of H5 Bird Flu in California
Potential public health risk among individuals ordering counterfeit prescription medications from online pharmacies
- CDC Newsroom
Potential public health risk among individuals ordering counterfeit prescription medications from online pharmacies
CDC Statement on Marburg Cases in Rwanda
- CDC Newsroom
CDC is aware of 26 individuals with Marburg virus disease, as confirmed by the Republic of Rwanda Ministry of Health.
Reports of new illnesses slows; CDC continues to investigate the <em>Listeria </em>outbreak linked to deli meats
- CDC Newsroom
Reports of new illnesses slows; CDC continues to investigate the Listeria outbreak linked to deli meats
CDC Awards Over $176 Million to Strengthen U.S. Public Health Infrastructure and Workforce
- CDC Newsroom
Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced more than $176 million in funding to support 48 public health partners to strengthen the public health system in the United States.
New CDC Data Show Adult Obesity Prevalence Remains High
- CDC Newsroom
New CDC population data from 2023 show that in 23 states more than one in three adults (35%) has obesity. Before 2013, no state had an adult obesity prevalence at or above 35%.
BBC News - Health
William visibly moved as widow tells of husband's suicide
Prince William's foundation is giving £1m to set up a suicide prevention network.
Want to feel calmer? How 20 minutes outside will help
Spending just 20 minutes in nature can lower blood pressure, heart rate and stress levels.
NHS waiting list rises for third month in row
Numbers waiting for treatment hit 7.41 million in England at the end of August.
Children harmed by decision to redeploy health visitors, Covid inquiry hears
Some children paid "the highest price" of death because of redeployments, says health visiting charity head.
Pharmacies facing angry patients over Covid jab confusion
Up to half of patients coming to some pharmacies are being turned away because they are not eligible.
Almost £22m spent on restricted procedures such as tummy tucks
An Audit Office report says 12,000 operations were carried out without assurance they complied with policy.
'My eyesight might have been saved if I'd gone to the optician sooner'
Gail Cairns started experiencing sight loss, headaches, and eye pain, but did not go to an optician when she first had symptoms.
Alarming number of people now vape, says WHO
More than 100 million people, including at least 15 million children, use e-cigarettes, fuelling a new wave of nicotine addiction, say experts.
First-year resident doctors back strike action over jobs shortage
British Medical Association say 30,000 medics were chasing 10,000 jobs this year.
Former England captain Moody reveals MND diagnosis
Former England captain Lewis Moody says in an exclusive BBC interview he has "a reluctance to look the future in the face".
Top NHS boss backed surgeon whose failures contributed to deaths
Seven people died following multiple failures by Karen Booth who continues to work for the NHS.
'Why won't anyone give my son access to healthcare?'
When Harry turned 18, he no longer had access to various healthcare services, his mum says.
Is it a cold, flu or Covid – and how to avoid the worst
BBC Morning Live's Dr Oscar Duke shares his advice on how to identify whether you have cold, flu or Covid and how to look after yourself.
I went undercover as a cleaner at a failing care home. Here's what I witnessed
Catriona MacPhee worked in a Highland care home for seven weeks as part of BBC Disclosure investigation.
Covid cases rising with new variants Nimbus and Stratus
Unwell with a bad throat and temperature? You may have one of the new Covid strains circulating this autumn.
British veterans with hearing loss start legal battle over 'faulty' earplugs
Lawyers say the earplugs were used in operations, including in Afghanistan, from 2003 onwards.
'Buy one, get one free' deals for unhealthy food banned
Crisps, sweets, chocolate and fizzy drinks will be covered by restrictions starting in England.
Surgeon offered womb removals in 'minutes' without proper examination, women say
Only "good fortune" prevented ex-gynaecologist Daniel Hay from causing more harm to women, a report says.
Scientists make embryos from human skin DNA for first time
US scientists testing the technique say it could help people overcome infertility and potentially allow same-sex couples to have a genetically related child.
Streeting rules out VAT on private healthcare
The health secretary says "it's not happening", as ministers face questions about the prospect of tax rises.
Nurses and pharmacists endangering patients by supplying illegal Botox
An undercover BBC team catch a fake doctor, a pharmacist and a nurse supplying Botox illegally without checks.
New inquests open into jailed surgeon's patients
The coroner opens the inquests into the deaths of Pauline Brown and Jennifer Fox.
Collagen: Do you drink it? Inject it? Rub it on your skin? And does it work?
Pills, powders and creams promise to top up natural supplies which decrease as we get older.
Doctors' union warning over online booking safety risk
GPs are concerned they will be at the end of an "online triage tsunami" when the new system launches.
'My baby's brain tumour symptoms were dismissed as colic'
A mum whose 12-week-old baby underwent emergency surgery for a brain tumour calls for better awareness.
Can England's rugby heroes inspire more girls to stay in sport?
Sports groups hope England Women's Rugby World Cup success can boost girls playing sport.
Dad's frustration over stillbirth report delay
Bereaved Thomas and Ewa Hender are querying why a report completed 18 months ago is only now available.
My eating disorder made me good at lying, says Victoria Beckham
The former Spice Girl's new Netflix documentary has landed - under the shadow of a reported family feud.
'I missed a £100 council tax bill while in hospital – the debt ballooned to £6k'
The government says it is taking action to protect people from “aggressive collection practices”.
EastEnders' Kellie Bright on the challenges of being parent of an autistic child
The soap actor meets families fighting for their children’s education for BBC Panorama.
What exactly is freshers' flu - and why do so many get it?
It's not an actual flu, and it's rarely serious, but when thousands of students arrive on campus they bring a cocktail of viruses.
Scientists win Nobel Prize for discovering why immune system does not destroy the body
The prize-winning discovery explains how the immune system attacks hostile infections, but not the body's own cells.
How weight-loss injections are turning obesity into a wealth issue
With claims of a 'two-tier system', could it be that these drugs are exacerbating health inequalities?
Why I'm challenging Nike, Adidas and Puma over single shoes
Former Para-athletic world champion Stef Reid says footwear companies are failing amputees.
What we know about rising autism rates and Trump's unproven Tylenol link
Some studies have suggested an association between the two, but experts say there is no causal relationship.
The songs I've chosen to help me prepare for dying
Music can evoke powerful memories and offers a sense of normality for people dealing with illness or death.
'My girl can't walk or talk': Searching for answers in Wales' rare disease cluster
Families affected by a rare inherited disease say they have had to "scramble" for information.
How to avoid period leaks - the pros and cons of cups, pants and tampons
Here is a guide to how each product works and the pros and cons to help you decide what might suit you.
Cut and bulk: Teenagers explain why they want to get ripped
The quest for brick-like abs has become serious business - even if you're only in Year 8.
Why the world is watching RFK's fight with US health agency
The US health secretary's plans could have a huge impact on health policy not just in the US, but across the globe.
The trade in US body parts that's completely legal - but ripe for exploitation
Human remains can mean profits. But there is an emotional debate about the ethics of the industry.
Sitting up straight isn't the only secret to good posture - here are three more tips
Here are Dr Xand's three suggestions on how to look after your back without turning into a statue.
Will Serena Williams's weight-loss admission help shed stigma of anti-obesity drugs?
Could her comments instil a new sense of confidence in those using the drugs and quieten the critics?
Lucy Letby's new expert supporters claim no babies were deliberately harmed. Who should we believe?
Barrister Mark McDonald claims to have the backing of a panel of world class experts who say there is no evidence any babies were deliberately harmed
Drinks that make you chill - do they really do what it says on the tin?
The wellness drinks industry is booming – but the big benefits they promise might be too good to be true.
A walk-in fishermen's clinic saved Tom from sepsis - and could transform the NHS
Tom Parker was treated in one of 70 harbour health clinics after breaking his fibula fishing at sea.
Could RFK Jr's move to pull mRNA vaccine funding be a huge miscalculation?
The US is withdrawing $500m for vaccines for diseases like flu and Covid. Health correspondent James Gallagher asks if it's the right call.
What is chickenpox and how can I get my child vaccinated?
The NHS in England and Wales will start offering the MMRV vaccine to young children from January 2026.
The teenage caffeine pouch trend troubling US experts
Some social media influencers are pushing products to young gym-goers and students, health experts warn.
Sleep, exercise, hydrate - do we really need to stick to recommended daily doses?
As a study casts doubt on the daily steps maxim, we take a look at some other health benchmarks we’re often told to strive for.
Is the most expensive lip balm always the best?
Do you need to spend more to get the best for your chapped lips?
Ketamine helped me escape my negative thoughts - then it nearly killed me
Young people are taking dangerous amounts of ket because it's cheap, easily available and helps them "disconnect", experts say.
The English neighbourhood that claims to hold the secret to fixing the NHS
With public satisfaction in the NHS just 21%, one area has a plan to shake up its services that could reduce GP waiting lists, as well as unblock hospital beds - but can it really work nationwide?
How does the disposable vape ban work, and how harmful is vaping?
The disposable vape ban is designed to reduce environmental damage and protect children's health.
Labour's plan for benefits throws up a bigger dilemma
The debate has sparked a wider dilemma about the broader purpose of welfare
First place in British Isles set to approve right to die
Laws in the Isle of Man to let terminally ill adults end their own lives are in the last stages of debate.
Generation K: The disturbing rise of ketamine abuse among young people
Increasing numbers of young people are using the drug, experts say. The health impacts can be catastrophic.
Assisted dying bill: What is in proposed law?
The proposed law would allow some terminally ill adults to end their own lives. But there are requirements.
'My first cervical screening was over before I knew it'
The BBC speaks to six people about their first cervical screening, and what they wish they'd known beforehand.
Is the system letting down people who were harmed by Covid vaccines?
People affected by rare blood clots say they feel they have been airbrushed out of the pandemic.
How will weight-loss drugs change our relationship with food?
The rise of these treatments has major implications for how we think about obesity, says James Gallagher.
NHS needs better plan around weight loss jabs, warn experts
Experts call for an urgent review of obesity treatment services amid booming demand for weight loss jabs.
How many of us will end up being diagnosed with ADHD?
Experts suggest that the number of people with ADHD is actually going to remain steady.
The junior doctors' strikes may be over. But is trouble ahead?
The end of the pay dispute sounded too good to be true. And now some are wondering if it might be.
Union and government to restart talks on ending doctor dispute
BMA says there is window of opportunity in coming weeks to reach a settlement after 12 strikes.
Doctors' union agrees to resume talks with Streeting
But the health secretary says he will not negotiate on pay, adding that the union has lost goodwill with their five-day walkout.
The doctor strike has ended - what comes next?
With doctors returning to work after five-day walkout, is there an opportunity for talks to re-start?
Why did resident doctors strike and what are they paid?
Resident doctors in England went on strike over pay for five days at the end of July 2025.
Covid care home policy was 'least worst decision' - Hancock
Former health secretary Matt Hancock denied claims the government's attempt to throw a protective ring around care homes in early 2020 was empty rhetoric.
Covid inquiry hears of 'generational slaughter'
Relatives of care home residents tell the Covid inquiry they will never get over how their loved ones died.
Covid inquiry to look at impact on care services
The Covid inquiry will examine the impact of the pandemic on care services, starting on Monday.
The Covid Inquiry Podcast: 'I wasn't the decision maker'
The Inquiry hears from the lead of the test and trace unit
Cash to isolate 'would have cut Covid deaths'
Baroness Dido Harding tells Covid inquiry Rishi Sunak blocked higher support payments.
Johnson wanted tighter Covid rules, inquiry hears
In his diaries, Lord Vallance wrote that ex-PM thought rules were not ruthless enough.
Hancock criticises 'wholly naive' Covid inquiry
The former health secretary was giving evidence about medical equipment deals during the pandemic.
Mone accuses Covid inquiry of 'cover-up'
She says husband Doug Barrowman and her are targets of a "politically motivated witch hunt".
Michael Gove denies trying to circumvent Dyson ventilator checks
Former cabinet minister says it would be ludicrous to suggest he tried to shortcut safety checks in the pandemic.
Michelle Mone-linked PPE firm evidence to be heard in private
Covid inquiry says hearings into the firm, led by Michelle Mone's husband, must be held in closed session.
Large UK-wide pandemic preparedness tests planned this year
The stress test will involve thousands of people to help the UK prepare for potential future threats.
Families failed by Covid jabs tell inquiry of pain
They said there was no support after the death and harm suffered by their loved ones.
NHS hours from PPE running out in Covid - Hancock
Former health secretary tells inquiry some healthcare settings did run out - "and it was awful".
Covid inquiry told Treasury blocked NHS bed request
NHS England chief executive Amanda Pritchard says the decision, in July 2020, was very disappointing.
Covid inquiry told top NHS doctor was terrified
Sir Stephen Powis says points-based tool was drawn up should need to prioritise patients have arisen.
How close were hospitals to collapse in Covid?
The Covid inquiry restarts its live hearings this week, after senior staff in the NHS revealed just how close some hospitals were to collapse
Covid inquiry told of trust do-not-resuscitate rule
Patients' families were “horrified but not surprised” when told the blanket policy had been in place.
We were not treated as parents, Covid inquiry told
Mum of premature twins says rigid restrictions on birthing wards during Covid were traumatic.
'Marginalised and menopausal' women given spotlight
Women from ethnic minority communities typically experience perimenopause symptoms earlier and for longer.
Pharmacies can issue UTI drugs without GP visit
From October, most pharmacies in Wales can treat women under 64 who have urinary tract infections.
First local endometriosis support centre to open
The charity-run centre in Hull will help women with the condition that can cause extreme pain.
'Severe period pain – it's not normal'
Reah Steer was prescribed the contraceptive pill, which only disguised her endometriosis.
Florence Welch says she had life-saving surgery after ectopic pregnancy
The singer says she had emergency surgery shortly after performing at a festival in August 2023.
School Council Network focusing on digital safety
The meetings allow primary and secondary school councils to shape policy directly with government.
How to have a social life - even when it feels hard
Advice on staying connected with friends when life feels like a never-ending to-do list.
One way Michael Rosen has coped with the death of his son
"You don’t die as a human being, you live on with others," Rosen told Saturday Live.
Gym with wellbeing focus welcomes lottery boost
The Soma Space offers combined strength training and psychotherapy, and prospective clients can be referred.
Wellbeing walking maps to encourage green travel
The illustrated walking maps guide people along four car-free routes in and around Tewkesbury.
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We investigate the safety of melatonin as a sleep aid, and should you eat your placenta?
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We try to figure out why drug deaths are at an all-time high - and what can be done.
'It saved me' - how Everton in the Community is changing lives
Everton defender James Tarkowski speaks with lifelong fan Sam to discuss how the club are supporting members of the community with mental health challenges.
How singer Calum Scott stays grounded
Singer-songwriter Calum Scott speaks about resilience and staying grounded for World Mental Health Day.
Miranda Hart on the healing power of nature walks
Miranda Hart is interviewed about her recovery from fatigue on Woman's Hour
Cancer Blood Test Concerns
Blood tests for prostate cancer could lead to some men being overtested and others missed
Freshers' flu: 'I'm coughing all the time'
Students share their experiences with freshers' flu - and what they've done to get better.
