Health College opens lifelike hospital training ward 2026-06-12 15:57:03 The aim of the Hele Road ward is to give students hands-on experience with equipment and patients. Source
Health Major A&E changes announced amid strikes 2026-06-12 14:50:16 Patients have been urged to only attend A&E if their condition is life-threatening or serious. Source
Health What is meningitis B and why is a vaccine only being offered to some teenagers? 2026-06-12 12:40:50 Only select groups of teenagers and some young people will be eligible for the vaccine. Here's why. Source
Health Can you do the 'Asian squat'? 2026-06-12 12:20:33 What is the 'Asian squat' and should you be able to do it? Source
Health What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread? 2026-06-12 11:03:47 Some people can carry bacteria in their nose or throat without getting sick, but can spread it to others. Source
Health 'I've never been this good' – revolutionary immune reset puts lupus in remission 2026-06-12 01:31:13 Patients on the trial have not needed medication to manage their condition. Source
Health 'I spent uni savings on getting my teeth fixed' - how NHS dentist shortage is costing a fortune 2026-06-12 01:03:30 People tell BBC Your Voice the rising cost of private dentistry is putting them in a difficult position. Source
Health Meningitis B vaccine to be offered to a million young people 2026-06-12 01:02:20 The decision for the one-off vaccine programme follows the unprecedented outbreak in Kent this year. Source
Health Why did it take so long for me to be diagnosed? 2026-06-11 17:05:57 Ellie Colton was finally diagnosed with endometriosis after years of debilitating pain. She meets a scientist developing a simple diagnostic test that could help many women. Source
Health How do weight-loss drugs like Mounjaro and Wegovy work? 2026-06-11 17:03:19 Wegovy and Mounjaro are available to certain patients on the NHS, and can also be bought privately. Source
Health Wegovy weight-loss pill approved in UK 2026-06-11 17:00:13 Manufacturer Novo Nordisk says a daily tablet of the drug could be more convenient for some people than weekly injections. Source
Health Cancellations 'unavoidable' during hospital strike 2026-06-11 15:56:11 The British Medical Association has announced more strike action in an ongoing dispute over pay. Source