Health BBC Health Endometriosis groups 'crying out' for cut in diagnosis time 12 Jul 2026 - 08:15:23 Two new non-invasive tests available from GPs are being proposed to speed up diagnosis times. Source
Health BBC Health Why wellness is booming at festivals in the UK 12 Jul 2026 - 08:09:26 Organisers say they are seeing more demand for wellness events such as yoga and running clubs. Source
Health BBC Health We are living fewer years in good health: Is the NHS part of the problem? 12 Jul 2026 - 02:42:35 What is driving the UK's fall in healthy life expectancy? Source
Health BBC Health US pays out $3m to victims of mysterious Havana Syndrome 11 Jul 2026 - 14:48:41 US officials and diplomats and their families began reporting a mysterious illness a decade ago. Source
Health BBC Health 'Endometriosis tests would have given me years back' 11 Jul 2026 - 08:29:22 It has been announced that two new rapid tests for the condition will be made available on the NHS. Source
Health BBC Health Surviving in the wild for suicide awareness 11 Jul 2026 - 08:07:00 Kit Birks has walked the entire length of Europe to raise money and awareness for suicie prevention. Source
Health BBC Health People in 50s urged to complete bowel cancer screening 11 Jul 2026 - 05:03:46 Health officials warn little over half of 54-year-olds completed free at-home test kits. Source
Health BBC Health Heat exhaustion or heatstroke: Can you tell the difference? 10 Jul 2026 - 14:04:39 During hot weather, it can be easy to overheat, sometimes resulting in heat exhaustion or heatstroke. Source
Health BBC Health 'People don't realise how at risk they are': A day with an ambulance service in a heatwave 10 Jul 2026 - 12:18:28 The BBC join a crew based in Exeter as the UK sizzles in one of its longest-running heatwaves. Source
Health BBC Health Cycling from Paris to London for Rori 10 Jul 2026 - 07:07:03 The cyclists taking part in the Ride for Rori raised £61,000 for the Oxford Hospitals Charity. Source
Health BBC Health Vapes to have less enticing names to protect children, under UK plans 10 Jul 2026 - 04:15:38 People are being consulted about plans to stop vape companies using of enticing flavour descriptions that "attract" children into experimenting. Source
Health BBC Health Pioneering treatment saves identical twins from rare pregnancy condition 10 Jul 2026 - 03:37:23 Identical twins Nancy and Margo benefitted from the procedure while in the womb as part of a world-first medical trial. Source