Health
RFK Jr. Cancels Nearly $500 Million in mRNA Vaccine Contracts
- Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
- Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance
- Vaccination and Immunization
- Kennedy, Robert F Jr
- Trump, Donald J
- Health and Human Services Department
- Influenza
- Whooping Cough
That kind of shot was first used during the Covid-19 pandemic, but the health secretary has been sharply critical of the technology.
Bird Flu May Be Airborne on Dairy Farms, Scientists Report
- your-feed-science
- Agriculture and Farming
- Avian Influenza
- Waste Materials and Disposal
- Livestock
- Influenza
- Viruses
- Milk
- Cattle
- California
- Research
- Dairy Products
- Food Contamination and Poisoning
In unpublished research, researchers found live virus on equipment, in wastewater and in the air in so-called milking parlors.
A Cancer Patient Chose Assisted Death. That Wasn’t the Last Hard Choice.
- Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide
- Death and Dying
- Law and Legislation
- Content Type: Personal Profile
- Politics and Government
- Doctors
- Drugs (Pharmaceuticals)
- Andia, Tatiana (d 2025)
- Colombia
- your-feed-healthcare
- audio-neutral-informative
- audio-negative-sad
- Lung Cancer
Tatiana Andia knew Colombia would permit her a medically assisted death. She took her country with her on the journey to dying.
The 2 Beliefs Driving Conservative Health Care Policy
- United States Politics and Government
- Health Insurance and Managed Care
- Medicaid
- Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (2010)
- Conservatism (US Politics)
- Medicare
- Polls and Public Opinion
- Medicine and Health
- Republican Party
- Heritage Foundation
Why Republicans think that insurance should be tied to employment — and that it’s not essential to have at all.
Trump Demands That Drugmakers Lower Some of Their U.S. Prices by September
- Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)
- Drugs (Pharmaceuticals)
- AstraZeneca PLC
- Eli Lilly and Company
- Pfizer Inc
- European Union
- Europe
- United States Politics and Government
- Trump, Donald J
- United States
- Executive Orders and Memorandums
- Customs (Tariff)
The administration has not put forward a clear legal authority to compel drugmakers to reduce their prices.
For Some, Return of Presidential Fitness Test Revives Painful Memories
- Physical Education and Training
- Education (K-12)
- Exercise
- Tests and Examinations
- Executive Orders and Memorandums
- Trump, Donald J
- United States Politics and Government
- Presidential Fitness Test
- Running
Generations of Americans who struggled to complete a pull-up in front of their classmates winced as President Trump announced that he was reinstating the annual assessment.
New Implant Offers Hope for Easing Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Implants
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Food and Drug Administration
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Clinical Trials
- Vagus Nerve
- Immune System
- Infections
- Joints (Body Part)
- Chronic Condition (Health)
- your-feed-science
The device stimulates the vagus nerve, signaling the body to tamp down the inflammation that contributes to the disease.
CDC Says Childhood Vaccination Rates Have Dropped Again
- your-feed-science
- Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
- Measles
- Vaccination and Immunization
- Rumors and Misinformation
- Children and Childhood
- Whooping Cough
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Health and Human Services Department
The new report paints a sobering picture of immunizations as infectious diseases like measles surge across the United States.
Major Study on Transgender Youth Health Care to Begin in U.K.
- Youth
- Transgender
- Psychiatry and Psychiatrists
- Gender
- Children and Childhood
- Teenagers and Adolescence
- Research
- Clinical Trials
- Medicine and Health
- King's College London
- National Health Service
- England
- Great Britain
Researchers at King’s College London will track the experiences of up to 3,000 children and teenagers who are being treated by Britain’s health service.
Legionnaires’ Outbreak in Harlem Kills 3 and Sickens More Than 60
- Legionnaires' Disease
- Bacteria
- Deaths (Fatalities)
- Pneumonia
- Water
- Health and Mental Hygiene Department (NYC)
- Bronx (NYC)
- Harlem (Manhattan, NY)
- Manhattan (NYC)
- New York City
The source of the illness has not been conclusively identified more than a week after people began getting sick.
Radioactive Wasps Found at Nuclear Site in South Carolina Could Be a ‘Red Flag,’ Expert Says
- Savannah River Site
- Wasps (Insects)
- Radiation
- Nuclear Weapons
- Nuclear Wastes
- Cold War Era
- Hazardous and Toxic Substances
- Energy Department
- Aiken (SC)
- South Carolina
- your-feed-science
Four radioactive wasp nests may indicate previously undetected environmental contamination at the decades-old Savannah River Site. Here’s what to know.
What’s a Potato? A Nine-Million-Year-Old Tomato
- Potatoes
- Tomatoes
- Flowers and Plants
- Agriculture and Farming
- Genetics and Heredity
- Evolution (Biology)
- Research
- Cell (Journal)
- South America
An ancient hybrid of tomatoes and potato-like plants may have given rise to the modern spud, a new study suggests.
Trisomy 18 Was Once Seen as Too Lethal to Treat. Some Kids Are Now Surviving.
- Pregnancy and Childbirth
- Birth Defects
- Prenatal Testing
- Intellectual Disabilities
- Infant Mortality
- internal-audio-rules
Trisomy 18 is normally fatal within weeks of birth. But some parents are getting more time — with surgeries, luck and an incredible amount of effort.
Susan Monarez Faces Daunting Challenges as C.D.C. Director
- Monarez, Susan
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Appointments and Executive Changes
- Vaccination and Immunization
- Medicine and Health
- Health and Human Services Department
- Kennedy, Robert F Jr
- Trump, Donald J
- United States Politics and Government
- your-feed-science
The agency’s new leader must contend with reduced budgets, mass layoffs, political tumult and a boss determined to reshape public health.
Top F.D.A. Official Resigns Under Pressure
- United States Politics and Government
- Regulation and Deregulation of Industry
- Drugs (Pharmaceuticals)
- Vaccination and Immunization
- Genetic Engineering
- Rare and Orphan Diseases
- Appointments and Executive Changes
- Right-Wing Extremism and Alt-Right
- Food and Drug Administration
- Health and Human Services Department
- Prasad, Vinayak K
- Loomer, Laura
After turning down several new drugs and restricting use of another, Dr. Vinay Prasad drew the ire of the right-wing influencer Laura Loomer and others.
Morton Mintz, Muckraking Crusader for Consumers, Dies at 103
- Mintz, Morton
- Books and Literature
- Deaths (Obituaries)
- Thalidomide (Drug)
- Consumer Protection
- Nader, Ralph
- Washington Post
- News and News Media
As a longtime Washington Post reporter and an author of 10 books, he held corporate America accountable for safe pharmaceuticals and cars.
RFK Jr. Announces Plan to Restrict Opioid-Like Kratom Product
- Regulation and Deregulation of Industry
- Drug Abuse and Traffic
- Opioids and Opiates
- Psychedelic and Hallucinogenic Drugs
- United States Politics and Government
- Dietary Supplements and Herbal Remedies
- Drugs (Pharmaceuticals)
- Food and Drug Administration
- Kennedy, Robert F Jr
- Makary, Marty
Federal officials said a psychoactive ingredient in kratom had been refined and added to supplements that could quickly become addictive.
UnitedHealth’s Profits Fall as Medical Care Costs Continue to Rise
- UnitedHealth Group Inc
- Company Reports
In the latest quarter, higher costs were felt across the company’s vast health operations.
Trump’s Tariffs on Medicines From Europe Stand to Cost Drugmakers Billions
- Drugs (Pharmaceuticals)
- Customs (Tariff)
- Europe
- Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)
- International Trade and World Market
- Factories and Manufacturing
- Supply Chain
- United States Politics and Government
Many pharmaceutical products made in Europe will face a 15 percent tariff, pinching manufacturers and potentially leading to higher drug prices.
RFK Jr. Plans Overhaul of Federal Vaccine-Injury Compensation System
- Vaccination and Immunization
- Compensation for Damages (Law)
- United States Politics and Government
- Suits and Litigation (Civil)
- Health and Human Services Department
- Kennedy, Robert F Jr
The program, created by Congress, allows people who believe they were injured by vaccines to apply for financial compensation.
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 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%.
Transcript for Vital Signs Telebriefing: Suicide risk is tied to local economic and social conditions
- CDC Newsroom
Transcript for Vital Signs Telebriefing: Suicide risk is tied to local economic and social conditions
New CDC Report Shows Suicide Risk Tied to Local Economic and Social Conditions
- CDC Newsroom
Counties with higher health insurance coverage, broadband internet, and household income have lower suicide rates
CDC warns of recalled eggs sold in Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin, linked to <em>Salmonella</em> outbreak
- CDC Newsroom
CDC warns of recalled eggs sold in Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin, linked to Salmonella outbreak
CDC Confirms Human H5 Bird Flu Case in Missouri
- CDC Newsroom
CDC Confirms Human H5 Bird Flu Case in Missouri
Youth E-Cigarette Use Drops to Lowest Level in a Decade
- CDC Newsroom
Youth E-Cigarette Use Drops to Lowest Level in a Decade
More illnesses and deaths in <em>Listeria</em> outbreak linked to deli meats is reminder to avoid recalled products
- CDC Newsroom
More illnesses and deaths in Listeria outbreak linked to deli meats is reminder to avoid recalled products
Biden-Harris Administration Awards Over $558 Million to Improve Maternal Health, including $440 Million to Support Pregnant and New Moms, Infants, and Children through Voluntary Home Visiting Programs Proven to Improve Maternal and Child Health, Child Development, and School Readiness
- CDC Newsroom
Biden-Harris Administration Awards Over $558 Million to Improve Maternal Health, including $440 Million to Support Pregnant and New Moms, Infants, and Children through Voluntary Home Visiting Programs Proven to Improve Maternal and Child Health, Child Development, and School Readiness
FACT SHEET: United States Response to the Clade I Mpox Outbreak in Several African Countries
- CDC Newsroom
FACT SHEET: United States Response to the Clade I Mpox Outbreak in Several African Countries
CDC Investigation Notice: Tiny turtles, illegal to sell as pets, causing <em>Salmonella</em> illnesses again in young kids
- CDC Newsroom
CDC Investigation Notice: Tiny turtles, illegal to sell as pets, causing Salmonella illnesses again in young kids
BBC News - Health
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.
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.
RFK Jr cancels $500m in funding for mRNA vaccines for diseases like Covid
Since taking office, the vaccine sceptic has made a number of changes to how vaccines are regulated.
Obesity jab patients need a plan to stop weight coming back, health experts say
Patients coming off Wegovy or Mounjaro should have support and advice for at least a year afterwards, NHS told.
New town dentist disputes NHS 'no need' claim
A new surgery says its repeated offers to treat NHS patients have been turned down by officials.
Nurses punched in face at violent children's unit
Bosses at the Great Western Hospital in Swindon have described the behaviour as "unacceptable".
World-first gonorrhoea vaccine rollout begins in UK as infection rates soar
Doctors say the jabs could save the NHS millions of pounds over the next decade.
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?
Boost our pay or risk strike action, warn nurse leaders
Royal College of Nursing wants urgent talks on way NHS contract works, warning nurses feel undervalued.
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.
Pleas for strike doctors to work blocked by union
NHS England says 18 requests have been rejected, but the doctors' union says hospitals are stretching staff too thinly.
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.
Why we need to talk about periods, breasts and injuries in women's sport
Understanding the pressure elite sport puts on women’s bodies is pushing athletes to new levels of excellence.
Students feel 'let down' by mental health support - but should it really be up to universities?
The number of students reporting mental health concerns is rising. But to what extent should the onus be on universities?
Babies made using three people's DNA are born free of hereditary disease
The method was pioneered by UK scientists to overcome devastating, often fatal inherited diseases.
NHS tracker - are hospital waiting times improving near you?
Use our interactive tracker to see if treatment waits are getting better at your local hospital.
Why are measles cases rising in the UK?
What are the symptoms of measles and how dangerous is the disease?
Alzheimer's has isolated us, says Fiona Phillips' husband
Martin Frizell has spoken of the social isolation faced by the couple since the former GMTV presenter was diagnosed.
Vaccine roll-outs cut deaths by 60% - study
The study looked at vaccines deployed during outbreaks of five deadly diseases.
South Africans fear spike in HIV infections as US aid cuts bite
South Africa has been at the forefront of the successful battle to halt the spread of HIV/Aids - until now.
Is RFK Jr's divisive plan to Make America Healthy Again fearmongering - or revolutionary?
The most powerful public health official in the US is reviled by some medics - but even some of his critics accept that he is bringing drive to healthcare areas that have long been neglected
How is your hospital doing as NHS battles to bring down waiting times?
Use our interactive tracker to see if treatment waits are getting better at your local hospital
Emma is doing something she swore she never would - buying her kids vapes
One month on from the disposable vape ban, one mum says it has had little impact on her children's nicotine consumption.
I lost £15,000 after going to an IVF middleman
Companies that act as "middlemen" between patients and doctors are not regulated by the fertility watchdog.
How to stay safe at festivals this summer
The UKHSA and Somerset Council have put together a list on how to stay safe at festivals this summer.
Stop telling me to lower my cortisol - it's making me stressed!
Can social media hacks really help bring down your cortisol levels?
'Our sister died of cancer because of our mum's conspiracy theories'
Paloma Shemirani’s brothers say she refused chemotherapy because of their mother’s beliefs.
How does a £1.6m fine affect an NHS trust?
How will the largest fine over maternity deaths impact the NHS and the families it failed?
My dad gave me a kidney - now I can have my dream wedding
Kieran Innes was worried he would have to curtail his future plans when his kidneys failed.
Mood swings fuelled Heston Blumenthal's genius. But the highs got higher and the lows got darker
A new BBC documentary looks at how a diagnosis of bipolar disorder at 57 changed the celebrity chef's life.
I'm an NHS leader - but mum still suffered at hands of health service because she was black
NHS Confederation chair Lord Adebowale says his mother's death illustrates inequalities in the system.
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?
Why are disposable vapes being banned and how harmful is vaping?
It will be illegal to sell or supply disposable vapes from 1 June 2025.
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.
Why we might never know the truth about ultra-processed foods
Experts can’t agree how exactly they affect us and it’s not clear that science will give us an answer.
Are weight-loss injections the answer to obesity?
The appeal is clear - but should we be turning to appetite-suppressing injections?
What to do if you think someone has heat exhaustion or heatstroke
Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather.
What are UV levels and how can you protect yourself?
How dangerous is UV radiation and how can you protect yourself when levels are high?
What should you look for when choosing sunscreen?
What to look for when choosing sunscreen and how to apply it to get the maximum protection.
What does hot weather do to the body?
Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm.
Why are pollen levels making hay fever so bad this year?
As pollen levels rise, what are the best ways to treat hay fever symptoms, and other useful advice.
How do heat health alerts work?
The weather alert service warns the public when high or low temperatures could damage their health.
Why today's sunshine is more dangerous than normal
The UK could experience some of the highest UV levels ever recorded, on Thursday.
Hot weather: How to sleep in the heat
Simple tips to help you get a good night's sleep during hot weather.
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.
New support helps parents cope with ICU trauma
Charlotte says she feared the worst when her baby was taken into intensive care at St Mary's Hospital.
Mums' support group 'buzzing' at award nomination
Omagh group Support 2gether is a finalist in the BBC's Make a Difference Awards.
Sara Pascoe: 'I don't know how relationships survive parenthood'
The comedian talks about some of the things she has struggled with as a new mother in her forties.
Hospital trust to launch endometriosis study
The two-year project involves 70 patients recruited in north Staffordshire and Birminmgham.
'I was a shopping addict - it needs to be taken more seriously'
People with experience of compulsive buying say more NHS help is needed to tackle the issue.
Artists help pupils and centre users create murals
The murals are created at a special education school and wellbeing and cancer support centre.
Football tickets on prescription under new scheme
Free tickets will be given to patients in Gloucestershire to help alleviate symptoms of depression.
Premises plea as wellbeing charity told to move
Simply Limitless must leave its base in Kidderminster in weeks after the landlord found new tenants.
Schools recognised for emotional wellbeing skills
Seven schools receive awards for changes they have made to help pupils and staff.
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We try to figure out why drug deaths are at an all-time high - and what can be done.
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James finds out why there are fears over new skincare products, plus physio goes digital.
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We ask what's brewing in Birmingham's bins, plus measles and challenges for medical ethics
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How does female physiology affect sporting performance?
A mental wellbeing support group for men gave Tom his life back
A mental wellbeing and suicide prevention support group for men, gave Tom his life back
Why is it so hard to say no?
Dr Sunita Sah explains to Drs Xand and Chris van Tulleken why many people find it difficult.
Sara Pascoe: 'I don't know how relationships survive parenthood'
The comedian talks about some of the things she has struggled with as a new mother in her forties.
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Being an MMA fighter with PCOS and endometriosis
Mixed martial artist Sammy-Jo Luxton explains the difficulties of fighting with PCOS and endometriosis.
