Health BBC Health 'New cancer test makes me feel women's health matters' 17 May 2026 - 07:37:49 A patient praises a new test for womb cancer being trialled at hospitals in Suffolk and Norfolk. Source
Health BBC Health Living with PMDD is like having the Grim Reaper visit every month 17 May 2026 - 01:17:02 Women diagnosed with premenstrual dysphoric disorder discuss how it impacts their lives. Source
Health BBC Health I tried the UK's 'saltiest' sandwich - here's what I learned 16 May 2026 - 01:56:15 Health correspondent James Gallagher absorbs more than the recommended daily limit in just one meal to find out how salt affects our bodies. Source
Health BBC Health What we know about the Reading Meningitis B cases 15 May 2026 - 20:38:27 Two people ill with meningitis in Reading have been confirmed as pupils at two schools Source
Health BBC Health Who is James Murray, the new health secretary replacing Wes Streeting? 15 May 2026 - 15:55:54 What are the most pressing priorities for the new minister in charge of health? Source
Health BBC Health What are the symptoms of meningitis and is there a vaccine? 15 May 2026 - 11:59:31 A college student has died and two people are being treated after cases of meningitis in Reading, Berkshire. Source
Health BBC Health What sugar does to your body 14 May 2026 - 13:18:13 Just how bad for you is eating sugar? And why is fruit still a good option - even though it has lots of sugar? Source
Health BBC Health Streeting hails NHS progress as key hospital waiting time milestone met 14 May 2026 - 11:45:45 Government his its interim target of 65% of patients in England being treated within 18 weeks. Source
Health BBC Health How do weight-loss drugs like Mounjaro and Wegovy work? 13 May 2026 - 15:38:41 Wegovy and Mounjaro are available to certain patients on the NHS, and can also be bought privately. Source
Health BBC Health Posh sandwich has more salt than nearly five cheeseburgers 13 May 2026 - 12:57:35 Action on Salt & Sugar said people should not be exposed to a "hidden health risk every time they buy lunch". Source
Health BBC Health MPs call for sunbed advertising ban to help prevent skin cancer 13 May 2026 - 12:37:30 A report by a cross-party group of MPs has found the majority of skin cancer cases are preventable. Source
Health BBC Health How are countries responding to hantavirus? 13 May 2026 - 10:36:54 The UK, US and EU are asking all citizens returning home from the virus-hit MV Hondius to self-isolate for about six weeks. Source