Health AI toys for children misread emotions and respond inappropriately, researchers warn 2026-03-13 11:10:53 In first study of its kind, Cambridge researchers found AI toys could misread some children's emotions. Source
Health Woman with rare blood feels 'honoured' to donate 2026-03-13 08:22:13 A woman whose blood is so rare that it is frozen for up to three decades feels "very special". Source
Health Woman only found out she had terminal brain cancer after a suitcase fell on her head 2026-03-13 08:10:06 Lauren Macpherson was travelling home from a festival in London when her life changed forever. Source
Health 'I missed my chemo and have a £12,000 hotel bill': British holidaymakers stranded by Iran war 2026-03-13 02:13:49 Flights are restricted due to the conflict leaving people stuck running up bills for rooms and food. Source
Health GPs tell BBC they've NEVER refused sick note for mental health 2026-03-12 19:15:40 BBC News sent a questionnaire to more than 5,000 GPs in England. Source
Health NHS tracker - are hospital waiting times improving near you? 2026-03-12 13:02:58 Use our interactive tracker to see if treatment waits are getting better at your local hospital. Source
Health The family donating kidneys to their siblings 2026-03-12 12:40:47 "When people say to you, 'what have you done in your life?' I can say I've saved someone's life." Source
Health Police probe breast cancer treatment allegations 2026-03-12 11:22:14 The inquiry is being held over concerns of poor care at the County Durham and Darlington trust. Source
Health Hundreds of GPs tell BBC they have never refused a sick note over mental health concerns 2026-03-12 02:01:53 The number of fit notes issued has been rising, with more than 11.2m approved in England last year. Source
Health Proton beam hope for asbestos cancer patients 2026-03-11 19:04:41 Mesothelioma is an incurable cancer linked to asbestos, but a trial hopes to prolong patient lives. Source
Health Endometriosis study aims for safer diagnosis 2026-03-11 18:18:24 Researchers in Worcestershire are using electrodes as a non-invasive diagnosis tool. Source
Health Alternative to HRT for menopausal hot flushes now on NHS 2026-03-11 14:54:56 The non-hormonal daily pill could benefit 500,000 women for whom HRT is not suitable. Source
