Health
F.D.A. Will Remove Black Box Warnings From Hormone Treatments for Menopause
- your-feed-science
- Hormones
- Menopause
- Breast Cancer
- Estrogen
- Labeling and Labels (Product)
- Food and Drug Administration
- Makary, Marty
The benefits of hormone replacement have been underappreciated, Dr. Marty Makary, the agency’s commissioner, said on Monday. Critics described evidence for the change as insufficient.
Infant Formula Recalled Amid Botulism Investigation
- Infant Formulas
- Babies and Infants
- Botulism
- Recalls and Bans of Products
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Food and Drug Administration
- United States
- Parenting
- Food Contamination and Poisoning
Health agencies asked caregivers to stop using two batches of ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula after they found an increase in cases of infant botulism.
Merck PCSK9 Pill Results Point to Extremely Low Cholesterol Future
- Cholesterol
- Heart
- Drugs (Pharmaceuticals)
- Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)
- Clinical Trials
- Merck & Company Inc
- American Heart Assn
- your-feed-science
The drug targets the PCSK9 protein, and could give millions of people a more affordable option to reduce their heart disease risk.
Trump Announces Deal to Drop Obesity Drug Prices to as Little as $149 a Month
- United States Politics and Government
- GLP-1 RAs (Drug)
- Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)
- Weight
- Obesity
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Health Insurance and Managed Care
- Regulation and Deregulation of Industry
- Customs (Tariff)
- Eli Lilly and Company
- Novo Nordisk A/S
- Trump, Donald J
- Biden, Joseph R Jr
- Wegovy
- Zepbound
President Trump announced a deal with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to lower prices on hugely popular weight-loss drugs for Medicare, Medicaid and American patients who pay with their own money.
Big Food’s Fight Against Kennedy Is Heating Up
- Food
- Regulation and Deregulation of Industry
- United States Politics and Government
- Law and Legislation
- Federal-State Relations (US)
- Diet and Nutrition
- Dyes and Dyestuffs
- States (US)
A new industry group wants to set aside the piecemeal state-by-state approach imposing food dye and labeling laws in favor of federal control. The opposition has roiled the MAHA coalition.
What Trump’s New Drug Pricing Deal Means for People With Obesity
- Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)
- United States Politics and Government
- Drugs (Pharmaceuticals)
- GLP-1 RAs (Drug)
- Obesity
- Health Insurance and Managed Care
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Regulation and Deregulation of Industry
- Eli Lilly and Company
- Food and Drug Administration
- Novo Nordisk A/S
- Trump, Donald J
The president’s agreement with drug companies involves a range of prices, depending on dose, product and how you’re paying.
Radiation May Be Unnecessary for Many Breast Cancer Patients
- Radiation
- Breast Cancer
- Mastectomy
- Research
- New England Journal of Medicine
- your-feed-science
Doctors have already begun reducing radiation treatment for women at low risk of recurrence or spread of the disease. A new study finds that some women at greater risk can safely avoid radiation.
The ‘Worst Test in Medicine’ is Driving America’s High C-Section Rate
- Pregnancy and Childbirth
- Caesarean Section
- Heart
- Sensors
- Babies and Infants
- Medicine and Health
- Malpractice
- Research
- United States
- Hospitals
- Surgery and Surgeons
Round-the-clock fetal monitoring leads to unnecessary C-sections. But it’s used in nearly every birth because of business and legal concerns, The Times found.
A Grave Condition Caused by C-Sections Is on the Rise
- Pregnancy and Childbirth
- Caesarean Section
- Maternal Mortality
- Placenta Accreta
- Uterus
- Surgery and Surgeons
- Transfusions
- United States
- audio-neutral-informative
Placenta accreta is a life-threatening condition in which the placenta attaches to scar tissue left by a C-section. It used to be extremely rare.
Robert H. Bartlett, Father of Innovative Life-Support System, Dies at 86
- Bartlett, Robert H (1939-2025)
- Deaths (Obituaries)
- ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation)
- Inventions and Patents
- Heart
- Blood
- Lungs
- Surgery and Surgeons
- University of Michigan
He developed extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, or ECMO, a treatment that can sustain patients whose hearts and lungs are failing — for days or weeks or longer.
Pfizer to Acquire Obesity Drug Start-Up Metsera in $10 Billion Deal
- Drugs (Pharmaceuticals)
- GLP-1 RAs (Drug)
- Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures
- Obesity
- Weight
- Start-ups
- Metsera Inc
- Pfizer Inc
- Novo Nordisk A/S
The announcement of the deal signaled an end to the bidding war for Metsera between Pfizer and Novo Nordisk, the Danish maker of Ozempic and Wegovy.
The DNA Helix Changed How We Thought About Ourselves
- Genetics and Heredity
- Evolution (Biology)
- DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid)
- Research
- Proteins
- Human Genome Project
- Law and Legislation
- Watson, James D
- Black People
- Discrimination
“The laws of inheritance are quite unknown,” Charles Darwin acknowledged in 1859. The discovery of DNA’s shape altered how we conceived of life itself.
They Can’t Stand Trump. But His I.V.F. Policy Might Help Them Have Children.
- United States Politics and Government
- Drugs (Pharmaceuticals)
- Infertility
- Embryos (Human)
- In Vitro Fertilization
- Pregnancy and Childbirth
- American Society for Reproductive Medicine
- Trump, Donald J
Even those opposed to President Trump were encouraged by his announcement of a discount on I.V.F. drugs, a policy that followed months of complex negotiations.
Lawsuits Blame ChatGPT for Suicides and Harmful Delusions
- Artificial Intelligence
- ChatGPT
- Suits and Litigation (Civil)
- Suicides and Suicide Attempts
- Mental Health and Disorders
- OpenAI Labs
- Tech Justice Law Project (Nonprofit)
- Social Media Victims Law Center
Seven complaints, filed on Thursday, claim the popular chatbot encouraged dangerous discussions and led to mental breakdowns.
What Scientists Are Learning From Brain Organoids
- your-feed-science
- Brain
- Artificial Intelligence
- Intellectual Disabilities
- Autism
- Disabilities
- Computers and the Internet
- Genetics and Heredity
- Clinical Trials
- Center for Bioethics
- University of California, San Diego
- Indiana University
- Harvard University
Lab-grown “reductionist replicas” of the human brain are helping scientists understand fetal development and cognitive disorders, including autism. But ethical questions loom.
Are A.I. Therapy Chatbots Safe to Use?
- Artificial Intelligence
- Therapy and Rehabilitation
- Psychology and Psychologists
- Mental Health and Disorders
- Regulation and Deregulation of Industry
- Start-ups
- Computers and the Internet
- Slingshot AI Inc
- Food and Drug Administration
- Medical Devices
Psychologists and technologists see them as the future of therapy. The Food and Drug Administration is exploring whether to regulate them as medical devices.
Her Research Could Improve Training For Service Dogs
- Service Dogs and Other Animals
- Pets
- Colleges and Universities
- Layoffs and Job Reductions
- Federal Aid (US)
- Dogs
- Harvard University
“This is a type of science that has an impact that most people could see in their homes,” said Erin Hecht, a canine researcher at Harvard. “Now there’s just no money.”
The Editor Got a Letter From ‘Dr. B.S.’ So Did a Lot of Other Editors.
- Artificial Intelligence
- Academic and Scientific Journals
- Letters
- Research
- New England Journal of Medicine
The rise of artificial intelligence has produced serial writers to science and medical journals, most likely using chatbots to boost the number of citations they’ve published.
This Closed Factory Shows How Hard Reviving Drug Manufacturing Will Be
- Factories and Manufacturing
- United States Politics and Government
- Drugs (Pharmaceuticals)
- Generic Brands and Products
- Layoffs and Job Reductions
- Real Estate (Commercial)
- Labor and Jobs
- Shutdowns (Institutional)
- Production
- Building (Construction)
- Regulation and Deregulation of Industry
- International Trade and World Market
- Supply Chain
- Dr Reddys Laboratories Ltd
- Sandoz International GmbH
- Trump, Donald J
- Cassidy, Bill (1957- )
- Louisiana
- Shreveport (La)
President Trump wants pharmaceutical production to return to the United States. A shuttered factory in Louisiana shows how hard that will be for generic medicines.
Six Dead in Listeria Outbreak Linked to Pasta
- Listeria Monocytogenes
- Recalls and Bans of Products
- Food Contamination and Poisoning
- Deaths (Fatalities)
- Supermarkets and Grocery Stores
- Pasta
- Nate's Fine Foods Inc
- Albertsons Inc
- Trader Joe's
- Kroger Company
- Sprouts Farmers Market Inc.
Prepared pasta sold at grocery chains across the country, including Albertsons and Trader Joe’s, were recalled after 27 people in 18 states became ill, federal health officials said.
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Salmonella outbreak linked to moringa leaf, an ingredient in powdered supplements
- CDC Newsroom
11 people from 7 states have gotten sick from the same strain of Salmonella.
CDC continues to note illnesses despite product recalls and asks consumers to check for recalled foods in <em>Listeria</em> outbreak linked to prepared meals
- CDC Newsroom
CDC urges people to check their refrigerators and freezers for recalled foods. Do not eat them.
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
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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
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Hospital failings continued after Alice Figueiredo death, leaked documents show
Four months after a young woman died in a mental health unit, another patient tried to harm herself in similar circumstances, leaked documents show.
Nursing watchdog 'should've acted faster on Letby'
Lucy Letby was free to work without any restrictions imposed by the regulator until she was charged.
Dundee and US surgeons achieve world-first stroke surgery using robot
A Dundee professor carried out the first remote thrombectomy on a human cadaver.
New flu virus mutation could see 'worst season in a decade'
Leading flu experts say they will not be surprised if this year's is the worst flu season for a decade.
Ever feel the need to switch off? Your vagus nerve might hold the key
You might not have heard of it, but can training your vagus nerve give you a moment or two of peace?
You can now book online to see your GP. But is it any easier to get an appointment?
A month since GPs in England started offering online appointment bookings, patients recount their experiences.
Surgical menopause like a 'hormonal cliff edge'
Surgical menopause is the immediate onset of menopause caused by the removal of both ovaries.
UK facing long, tough flu season, NHS chiefs warn
Vulnerable urged to come forward for flu jab quickly as virus has come early this year.
Botox was like going for coffee - but I had no idea if it was genuine
Rules about administering drugs such as Botox and Mounjaro have not kept up, says Wales' regulator.
German nurse gets life in jail after murdering 10 to reduce workload
The palliative care nurse was convicted of the murder of 10 patients, and the attempted murder of 27 others.
How caffeine can help you manage headaches and other tips
If you're getting a pattern of milder, recurring headaches here are four things you can do to help manage it.
Vapers overtake smokers for first time in Britain
Some 5.4 million adults use vapes daily or occasionally compared with 4.9 million using cigarettes, figures show.
BMA rejects fresh offer to end doctor strikes
An offer was made to avert the resident doctors' strike but the union said it did not go far enough.
Woman 'strung along' seriously ill man over kidney donation
Nicola Hutton was sentenced to five months in prison after being convicted of a false communication offence.
LED mask ads banned over acne and rosacea claims
Adverts for cosmetic devices not registered with the medicines regulator must not make medical claims.
Calls for legal right to paid leave for IVF treatment
Campaigners say IVF treatment should be less stigmatised in the workplace and come with legal entitlements to time off
Dr Xand: Five easy food swaps to improve your gut health
Instead of reaching for pricey probiotic shots or snacks, here are five easy food swaps to boost your gut health.
Widower backs new pancreatic cancer breath trial
The test detects compounds in the breath which are detectable in cancer patients, say scientists.
Skip short strolls – a longer daily walk is better for your heart, says study
Walking for at least 15 minutes without stopping is ideal, according to new research.
'New birth advice change is our girl's lasting legacy'
A mum says she was not warned of the potentially life-threatening risks of a uterine rupture.
Cancer survivors say their concerns were dismissed
Two women who had breast cancer say their concerns were dismissed by doctors at first.
'My wife died in childbirth but wasn't told she'd been given labour drug overdose'
Jacqui Hunter died less than 24 hours after being told that her daughter had died in the womb.
Reports of OCD among under-25s triple in 10 years
More 16-24 year olds in England say they have symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder - BBC analysis finds.
We will not 'be held to ransom' by striking doctors, says minister
The health secretary is refusing to make concessions on pay after the BMA announced a further walkout.
Menopause screening to be included in NHS health checks from next year
Despite the change - which will happen in 2026 - campaigners warn some women will lose out because the number who attend is too low.
Life-changing eye implant helps blind patients read again
The results are astounding and a major advance, say surgeons involved in international research using the pioneering technology.
CQC chief resigns over maternity failings
Families had been calling for Sir Julian's resignation over poor maternity care at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
ADHD services shutting door to new NHS patients as demand soars, BBC finds
A BBC investigation finds that a host of areas in England are closing waiting lists and others are rationing care.
DNA pioneer James Watson dies at 97
Watson co-discover the double-helix structure of DNA, but his reputation was later damaged by his comments on race and sex.
I wanted ChatGPT to help me. So why did it advise me how to kill myself?
ChatGPT wrote a woman a suicide note and another AI chatbot role-played sexual acts with children, BBC finds.
Illegal teeth-whitening industry exposed by BBC
A BBC investigation finds kits on sale containing more than 500 times the legal limit of bleach.
What is Mpox and why are cases rising in Europe?
UK health officials are encouraging gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men to be vaccinated.
Magnesium: Can this 'miracle mineral' really help us sleep?
The global market in this supplement is worth almost £3bn - a figure set to nearly double over the next decade.
'I have a sweating problem': What Alan Carr's Traitors admission tells us about how social taboos changed
Let's talk about sweat... From contestants on The Celebrity Traitors and scores of celebrities openly discussing it, to the trend of professionals using saunas for business meetings
'Getting financial help through my GP has improved my health'
How linked are financial worries and health? GPs in London are trialling a financial support scheme.
Prostate cancer symptoms and treatment: What to check for
One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.
A facelift at 28? Why young people are turning to plastic surgery
Gone are the days when facelifts were for the ageing wealthy. Now younger people are going under the knife.
Your nose gets colder when you're stressed. These thermal images show the change
Psychologists subjected a BBC reporter to a carefully designed thermal camera stress test.
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.
My late husband's organs transformed the lives of four people
Mark Hutchinson was only 52 when he died unexpectedly last year after suffering two strokes "out of the blue".
'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.
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.
Traitors star is 'grateful for abnormal anatomy'
A very rare condition led to an important diagnosis after years of pain for The Traitors star.
Medics got me through cancer but they can't help with my menopause
When Kat Denisi was diagnosed with breast cancer at 32 she was put into a medically induced menopause.
Endometriosis patients call for national registry
Hayley Barlow-Ford says better data would have helped her make an "informed choice" about surgery.
'I feared a smear test would feel like being attacked again'
A clinic which helps survivors of rape and sexual assault feel more comfortable during cervical screening celebrates 10 years.
Menopause screening to be included in NHS health checks from next year
Despite the change - which will happen in 2026 - campaigners warn some women will lose out because the number who attend is too low.
At 21, I was crushed by a stranger's joke about going bald. Then the way I looked at myself changed
There are multiple ways for men to combat hair loss now, but should they have to?
Councils should not cut 'vital' physical activity - former Olympian
The Accounts Commission says the amount councils are spending on culture and leisure services is not keeping up with rising costs.
Community health centre to open after £2.2m revamp
The Grade-II listed St Dunstan's House has been converted into a health and wellbeing.
Fishing group 'devastated' after container fire
Craig Parkins says years of hard work has "just gone up in smoke".
Alan Partridge is a thoughtful employer
He knows exactly what to do when a member of staff is unwell.
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Cystic fibrosis care, AI in cancer screening & science of run clubs.
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Shingles vaccine to reduce dementia risk? Antibiotic resistant gonorrhoea & tech trousers
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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.
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Emily Berry's exploration of agoraphobia.
The Wheel contestant meets her hero Joe Marler
Hannah says the rugby star's podcast helped with her mental health and inspired her to take up the sport.
CMAT's hack for chilling out
After a whirlwind year, CMAT tells Nick Grimshaw that she's found a new way to relax.
How the heart can 'create' emotions
In a special live episode, What's up Docs? explores the wonders of the human heart.
Can your phlegm colour tell you when to see a doctor?
This episode of Sliced Bread looks at the myths behind cough and cold treatments.
