Health BBC Health 'We knew somebody would die': Teenage patients 'ignored' before fatal NHS trust failures 26 May 2026 - 23:18:44 Mental health patients say nobody listened to their concerns about a north-east England trust. Source
Health BBC Health What are UV levels and how can you protect yourself? 26 May 2026 - 12:17:03 Some UV exposure is essential for our wellbeing, but too much is damaging and can cause skin cancer. Source
Health BBC Health Australia confirms first diphtheria death amid worst outbreak in decades 26 May 2026 - 09:09:38 Most cases are in the Northern Territory with some also in Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland. Source
Health BBC Health PCOS name change 'more representative of condition' 26 May 2026 - 07:27:03 Health experts in Jersey say the change helps people realise it is not an ovaries-only condition. Source
Health BBC Health What to do if you think someone has heat exhaustion or heatstroke 25 May 2026 - 09:53:58 Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather. Source
Health BBC Health Excessive social media 'negatively impacts wellbeing' 23 May 2026 - 08:27:17 The World Happiness Reports finds the more time spent on social media the greater loss of wellbeing. Source
Health BBC Health From decades to years - AI could speed search for brain drugs hiding in plain sight 22 May 2026 - 23:30:06 Researchers hope the work will help identify affordable, effective drugs to treat conditions like MND. Source
Health BBC Health 'People can feel lonely in a crowd' 22 May 2026 - 17:54:47 Dawn French discusses loneliness, particularly among older women, on Woman's Hour. Source
Health BBC Health UK scientists developing new Ebola vaccine that could be ready in months 22 May 2026 - 14:35:06 The rare species of Ebola involved - known as Bundibugyo - kills around a third of those infected and has no proven vaccine yet. Source
Health BBC Health The tragedy of the 'invisible killer' of the young 22 May 2026 - 07:05:56 Bereaved families are calling for a national cardiac screening programme for over-14s Source
Health BBC Health Riskiest skin cancer cases hit UK record high 22 May 2026 - 01:15:18 The number of melanoma skin cancer cases has risen above 20,000 a year for the first time in the UK. Source
Health BBC Health Toilets and changing rooms must be used on basis of biological sex, guidance confirms 21 May 2026 - 19:37:06 The guidance was published on Thursday following the landmark Supreme Court ruling last year. Source