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How a former GB Olympian curbed his porn problem - and the signs and steps to recovery
Sat, 08 Aug 2026 01:34:07 GMT
Experts share the signs to look out for if you are worried about your porn use, and how to seek help.
Why Gen Z women know more about periods than their mums
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 06:12:31 GMT
From PMOS to cycle syncing, young women are teaching their mums about periods.
I went for a full body MOT and the results came as a shock
Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:49:48 GMT
The private body scan industry is booming, but is it doing more harm than good?
There's a reason child vaccination rates are falling - and it's not social media
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 23:10:05 GMT
As child immunisation rates fall across the UK, one clinic in west Yorkshire is taking aggressive steps to boost immunisations
One dead and hundreds ill in UK salmonella outbreak
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:52:12 GMT
Most of the cases were in England in recent weeks, linked to eating imported eggs, experts believe.
Starting uni? What to know about the free NHS meningitis B jab in England
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 01:00:09 GMT
It follows the UK's largest and fastest growing meningitis B outbreak to date in Kent earlier this year.
New weight-loss pill approved for use in UK
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:25:07 GMT
Foundayo is made by Eli Lilly, the drug firm behind the Mounjaro jab.
Health service reviews cost almost £188,000
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:14:37 GMT
There were 20 independent investigations or reviews between 2021 and 2025.
What's driving men to get penis fillers, despite the risks?
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 23:42:33 GMT
Men who have had the procedure can expect 10-20% more girth for the next six to nine months - but it can go wrong.
Eclipse warning: The key signs you may have damaged your eyes
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:57:28 GMT
Symptoms after looking at the sun without eclipse glasses can include blurred vision
Children as young as nine hurt in growing number of e-scooter crashes
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 23:31:02 GMT
Three trauma centres - Liverpool, Manchester and Sheffield - say they have treated nearly 500 casualties under the age of 16.
'It can be isolating' - how does heat impact anxiety?
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:04:28 GMT
Southampton woman Lauren has health anxiety that gets worse during the hot weather.
Moment earthquake shakes hospital operating room in Japan
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 06:46:34 GMT
Security camera footage shows doctors shielding a patient on the operating table as last month's magnitude 6.8 quake shook Kumamoto General Hospital.
Resident doctors cancel strike after new offer from government
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 20:46:11 GMT
The walkout had been due to start at 07:00 BST on Monday and last until Friday.
Lindsay Clancy's family testify in murder trial
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:26:46 GMT
Clancy's mother, sister and former mother-in-law have testified in court as the trial continues.
Erin survived cancer aged 21 - now it's a race against time for a chance of a baby
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:33:55 GMT
Having life-saving cancer treatment at 21 would be hard enough for anyone, but Erin Lavery was told she may never be able to have children too.
Covid inquiry PPE report - key findings
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:45:44 GMT
What went wrong with the government's planning and buying of vital items like gloves and gowns that cost taxpayers billions of pounds.
'World-first' vaccine designed by artificial intelligence
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:29:06 GMT
Cambridge scientists say they have, for the first time, tested a vaccine designed by AI.
What are the 'luteal uglies'?
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:14:03 GMT
The luteal phase occurs in the second half of a woman's cycle when they experience a huge drop in oestrogen.
Inside Health
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
How understanding inflammation could transform treatments from cancer to Alzheimer’s.
'You are not alone with endometriosis pain'
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:02:03 GMT
Endometriosis wellbeing hubs are being called for by a Medway woman.
Consultants and specialist doctors take strike action over pay
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:26:34 GMT
Full emergency cover remained in place and patients were told to attend all scheduled appointments unless advised otherwise.
UK begins trials of Ebola vaccine developed in just eight weeks
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:00:16 GMT
The UK medicines regulator has given approval for an experimental vaccine to be tested on healthy adults.
Lucy Davis urges women to check their breasts for cancer - here's how
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:16:37 GMT
The actress from The Office TV series says her breast lump was tiny and not a 'lump' as such; rather a kind of hard spot.
Lindsay Clancy begged for help before her children's killings, mother-in-law testifies
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:54:46 GMT
Lindsay Clancy has admitted killing her daughter and two sons but has pleaded not guilty to murder, saying she was experiencing postpartum psychosis.
Doctors vote to take strike action in row over pay
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:08:16 GMT
The British Medical Association is in dispute with Manx Care over "pay erosion since 2008".
UK wasted £10bn on PPE that left NHS staff poorly protected, Covid inquiry finds
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:12:53 GMT
Healthcare staff were unable to properly protect themselves, or those in their care, from dangerous infections, says the latest inquiry report.
Why are men getting penis fillers?
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:55:29 GMT
The procedure is the same used in lip fillers, and comes with risks.
Inside Health
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:12:00 GMT
Millions of people still have long Covid, yet a cure still isn't quite within reach.
Charity using art to help rehabilitate inmates
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:05:41 GMT
Inmates say it is "rewarding" to create artwork and sell it online with the help of a charity.
What are UV levels and how can you protect yourself?
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:43:26 GMT
Some UV exposure is essential for our wellbeing, but too much is damaging and can cause skin cancer.
IVF staff accused of misleading UK parents about sperm and egg donors in northern Cyprus
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:07:37 GMT
Multiple children are feared to have been conceived using sperm and egg donors which were not the ones selected by the parents.
More protein or less? The foods to get you through a heatwave
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:05:56 GMT
When turning on the oven is a no-no and you're bored of salads, these foods (and drinks) will help to beat the heat.
What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:27:27 GMT
Some people can carry bacteria in their nose or throat without getting sick, but can spread it to others.
National Trust expands park by 32 hectares
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:08:28 GMT
Former agricultural land is turned into a public park in Plymouth, the National Trust says.
Bird flu vaccine trial against potential pandemic strain begins
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:00:08 GMT
The jab targets the H5N1 flu strain which has caused devastating infections in bird populations worldwide, but has yet to spread between humans.
'I survived cancer, now I'm fighting for my future family'
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:40:23 GMT
Cancer survivor fights for egg preservation fertility treatment
Did the eclipse damage your eyes?
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:39:18 GMT
An eye surgeon says that fewer people have been seeking treatment for eye damage than after the UK's last total solar eclipse in 1999.
Scientists stunned by children's lung recovery in ultra low emission zone
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:53:24 GMT
Children's lung capacity caught up with their peers in less polluted areas once a clean air zone came in, a study shows.
Obesity rates have doubled in England since 1993 - what's going on?
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:38:46 GMT
Around seven million more adults are living with obesity than would have been if obesity rates had stayed the same as 1993.
Inside Health
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Plus, how much do people really change their habits for a free coffee?
What are the 'luteal uglies'? And how they're affecting women
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:57:22 GMT
More women than ever are talking about the luteal phase on social media, but how does it actually affect you?
Doctors remove record-size bladder stone
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:51:00 GMT
The procedure was carried out last week at a hospital in Sri Lanka, with the stone weighing over three kilograms.
Leading doctor rebukes NHS chiefs over transplant failings
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 01:03:15 GMT
NHS Blood and Transplant's medical director says waiting lists for organ operations are unfair but leaders are not solving the issue.
'Women from Wales come to my London clinic because of inadequate abortion care'
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:05:32 GMT
An obstetrician says he treats women from Wales every other week at an abortion clinic in London.
Inside Health
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Also, running during pregnancy and how to recover.
Artificial Intelligence used to design brand new viruses
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:01:52 GMT
Scientists made 16 successful viruses that had their genetic code designed by artificial intelligence.
England set to be one of the first countries to eliminate hepatitis C
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 08:54:57 GMT
England is on track to become one of the first countries in the world to eliminate hepatitis C, a dangerous virus that attacks the liver, figures show.
Resident doctors take strike action over pay
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:45:58 GMT
The BMA said there will "undoubtedly be cancellation of operations, outpatient appointments and elective care" but "patient safety will still be prioritised".
A&E to remain open as doctors' strike called off
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 14:15:17 GMT
Resident doctor strikes are now on pause while they consider a new pay offer form the government.
What does hot weather do to the body?
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:48:18 GMT
Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm.
Why is Selena Gomez being sued?
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:16:18 GMT
BBC journalist Ana Guerra-Moore looks at why investors who backed Wondermind Global are claiming the pop star failed to fulfil promises.