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- Covid failings in care homes: What the inquiry says
on October 20, 2026 at 12:16 pmFrom the shocking lack of PPE to restrictions on visitors - the key points from the sixth Covid inquiry report.
- Covid failings in care homes: What the inquiry sayson October 20, 2026 at 12:16 pm
From the shocking lack of PPE to restrictions on visitors - the key points from the sixth Covid inquiry report.
- The male athletes affected by REDs
on October 20, 2026 at 11:44 amBBC Sport speaks to long-distance runner Jake Smith and former Olympic champion Jonny Brownlee about their experiences with relative energy deficiency in sport.
- 'I started ketamine at 14 and needed nappies at 22'
on October 20, 2026 at 11:37 amFor the last two years Megan has been in agony and unable to stand straight because of her ketamine use.
- Worry service closure could leave mums suicidal
on October 20, 2026 at 9:14 amThe Happy Mums Foundation supports women experiencing postpartum mental health challenges.
- Can a simple photo of your face reveal how ill you are?
on October 20, 2026 at 7:29 amAI may help doctors judge how ill a patient is using a single photograph of their face, say US researchers.
- POV: Your girls' PE lesson gets a glow up
on October 20, 2026 at 5:16 amCan activities like yoga, dance and fitness encourage more girls to enjoy sport?
- 'I started ketamine at 14 and needed nappies at 22' - the rise of young people going to rehab
on October 20, 2026 at 5:13 amFor the last two years Megan has been in agony and unable to stand straight because of her ketamine use.
- I have a condition people are too embarrassed to talk about
on October 19, 2026 at 11:11 pmWomen share their experience of lichen sclerosus.
- Charity offers to meet James McClean over therapy comments
on October 19, 2026 at 9:31 pmMichael Lynch, from Men's Action Network (MAN) offered to meet the Derry City footballer James McClean.
- Born in jail to a mum with a heroin addiction - how US teenager Abby has been affected by drugs
on October 19, 2026 at 12:12 pmThe BBC's Quentin Sommerville spoke to the daughter of a former heroin addict about the effect drugs have had on her family.
- Rural lives cannot be an 'afterthought', healthcare campaigners say
on October 19, 2026 at 7:39 amCampaigners warn that rural communities face being cut off from vital hospital services.
- NHS bosses say smaller maternity units may have to close
on October 19, 2026 at 6:24 amThe NHS Alliance said "difficult decisions" lie ahead and some maternity services may have to be consolidated.
- Companies exploiting welfare system by using residents as 'cash cows', BBC finds
on October 19, 2026 at 4:59 amAgents try to attract people on housing benefit by using social media videos that offer free rooms and holidays.
- 'It gives me the ick': Can you cheat on someone with a video game?
on October 19, 2026 at 12:09 amGrand Theft Auto VI lets you build and nurture a romantic relationship but some say dates with a fictional character are a step too far.
- Inside Chicago's battle against the synthetic drugs flooding the US
on October 18, 2026 at 9:00 pmThe BBC's Quentin Sommerville reports from Chicago, where communities are battling a new wave of synthetic drugs.
- Ending corridor care in hospitals for children a priority, says health secretary
on October 18, 2026 at 12:09 pmYvette Cooper also announces £140m investment in England's urgent care system, ahead of winter.
- Health workers run out of patience with Stormont budget delay
on October 18, 2026 at 11:23 amThe practical impact of Northern Ireland's budget delay seemed relatively muted until earlier this week when hospital doctors announced two strikes.
- The town swapping lie-ins for early morning raves
on October 18, 2026 at 5:28 amA seaside town is hosting an early morning alternative for clubbing fans.
- Pope discharged from hospital days after lung cancer surgery
on October 17, 2026 at 1:51 pmThe pontiff will give the traditional Angelus prayer and blessing in St Peter's Square on Sunday.
- Online event offers support for menopause and pain
on October 17, 2026 at 6:22 amMenopause Matters is holding a county-wide online forum on Sunday for World Menopause Day.
- Why people who have never smoked are getting hooked on vapes
on October 16, 2026 at 11:49 pmMore than one million people now vape who have never been smokers, according to the ONS.
- Pope pictured for first time since surgery and cancer diagnosis
on October 16, 2026 at 11:20 pmThe pontiff was diagnosed with lung cancer after having surgery at Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Tuesday.
- Our business ads were taken down for saying 'pregnancy' on Instagram
on October 16, 2026 at 4:41 pmCreators say women's health content is getting them shadowbanned on social media. So what's really happening?
- Our business ads were taken down for saying 'pregnancy' on Instagramon October 16, 2026 at 4:41 pm
Creators say women's health content is getting them shadowbanned on social media. So what's really happening?
- Russian man linked to deadly London hospitals hack arrested
on October 16, 2026 at 3:31 pmThe 28-year-old detained by German police is accused of being part of the cyber-crime gang that hacked blood-test firm Synnovis in 2024.
- The fight to say 'vagina' on social media
on October 16, 2026 at 3:30 pmThe fight to say 'vagina' on social media
- The fight to say 'vagina' on social mediaon October 16, 2026 at 3:30 pm
The fight to say 'vagina' on social media
- Covid vaccine compensation scheme set for overhaul after Inquiry criticism
on October 16, 2026 at 3:02 pmMinisters promise to reform the scheme that provides financial support for those injured or bereaved by vaccines in the UK.
- Covid vaccine compensation scheme set for overhaul after Inquiry criticismon October 16, 2026 at 3:02 pm
Ministers promise to reform the scheme that provides financial support for those injured or bereaved by vaccines in the UK.