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10/10/2025

Confused by the new COVID vaccine guidelines? Here's what you need to know.



Making sense of the showdown at the CDC



Trump promotes unproven theory about Tylenol and autism. What does the science say?



Chagas disease, a deadly infection caused by ‘kissing bugs,’ may have taken root in the U.S., researchers say



Poll: Only 15% of Americans agree with the unproven claim that Tylenol causes autism



What you should know if there's no sexual attraction for your partner, according to a therapist


Why would a person pick a potential life partner without feeling the spark of sexual attraction? And can these relationships survive and thrive? Can sexual attraction be cultivated later? Therapist Ian Kerner shares what he's learned in his practice.

The benefits of 'body doubling' when you have ADHD, according to experts


'Body doubling' is a strategy people with ADHD can use to accomplish more than they would alone. Here's how to do it.

If you think you can't focus for long, you're right


Your attention span has shrunk by nearly two minutes in the past 20 years, driven in part by technology's hold over your work and home life, experts say. Here's how to stay focused so you can get things done.

What a medication abortion is like, according to a doctor


An expert in medication abortion describes how mifepristone and misoprostol work and what to expect after using these medications known as the "abortion pill."

How to cool down without AC


No air conditioning? Here are 14 methods for cooling your body and buffering your house from the outside heat.

The planet is getting hotter fast. This is what happens to your body in extreme heat


Human-caused climate change has already made heat waves around the world more frequent and intense.

8 activewear brands you should add to your workout wardrobe


The increasing popularity of stylish, trendy athletic wear has made über-comfortable clothing something that's not just for the gym. It's infiltrated all corners of culture, from high fashion runways to the offices of Silicon Valley executives — and really, it's appropriate for any occasion when you just want to be comfortable.

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Why we have nightmares and how to stop them


We leave behind our fears of monsters under the bed as we say goodbye to our childhoods, but one can follow us into adulthood and loom over our heads.

Your guide to finding the right Theragun massage gun for you



This bat fossil could fill in a piece of the evolutionary puzzle


Two 52 million-year-old bat skeletons discovered in an ancient lake bed in Wyoming are the oldest bat fossils ever found — and they reveal a new species.

How long you can use vintage Tupperware


Since Tupperware, the iconic kitchen brand that's been a household name for decades, signaled recently that it might be going out of business, you might be wondering how long your stash of its food storage containers is safe to use — especially if it's vintage.

Paper airplane breaks a world distance record


It's a bird... It's a plane... It's a paper airplane!

Desperate for heart surgery for their baby, a family feels the effects of pediatric hospital shortages


Even before their daughter was born in June, Aaron and Helen Chavez knew she would need heart surgery. Doctors expected her to have an operation around 6 months of age.

Fuzzy first photo of a black hole gets a sharp makeover


The first photo ever taken of a black hole looks a little sharper now.

Experimental therapy gantenerumab fails to slow or improve Alzheimer's memory loss in clinical trials


An experimental treatment, gantenerumab, failed to help people at high risk of memory loss from Alzheimer's or those who were in the early phases of the disease, the manufacturer said Monday.

US gets D+ grade for rising preterm birth rates, new report finds


The rate of premature birth in the United States is climbing, according to the infant and maternal health nonprofit March of Dimes.

Covid-19 boosters could keep thousands of kids out of hospitals, but uptake remains low


Higher Covid-19 vaccination rates among US children could prevent thousands of pediatric hospitalizations and millions of missed school days, according to an analysis published Tuesday by the Commonwealth Fund and the Yale School of Public Health.

RSV hospitalization rate for seniors is 10 times higher than usual for this point in the season


The respiratory virus season has started early in kids this year and flooded children's hospitals in many parts of the country -- especially with respiratory syncytial virus, known as RSV.

Freshers' flu: 'I'm coughing all the time'


Students share their experiences with freshers' flu - and what they've done to get better.

'Nature should run through a city the same way that water does'


Baroness Kathy Willis talks about the importance of green and blue spaces in cities.

How singer Calum Scott stays grounded


Singer-songwriter Calum Scott speaks about resilience and staying grounded for World Mental Health Day.

Miranda Hart on the healing power of nature walks


Miranda Hart is interviewed about her recovery from fatigue on Woman's Hour

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We try to figure out why drug deaths are at an all-time high - and what can be done.

'It saved me' - how Everton in the Community is changing lives


Everton defender James Tarkowski speaks with lifelong fan Sam to discuss how the club are supporting members of the community with mental health challenges.

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Cystic fibrosis care, AI in cancer screening & science of run clubs.

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Shingles vaccine to reduce dementia risk? Antibiotic resistant gonorrhoea & tech trousers

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We investigate the safety of melatonin as a sleep aid, and should you eat your placenta?

Gym with wellbeing focus welcomes lottery boost


The Soma Space offers combined strength training and psychotherapy, and prospective clients can be referred.

Wellbeing walking maps to encourage green travel


The illustrated walking maps guide people along four car-free routes in and around Tewkesbury.

How to have a social life - even when it feels hard


Advice on staying connected with friends when life feels like a never-ending to-do list.

One way Michael Rosen has coped with the death of his son


"You don’t die as a human being, you live on with others," Rosen told Saturday Live.

Florence Welch says she had life-saving surgery after ectopic pregnancy


The singer says she had emergency surgery shortly after performing at a festival in August 2023.

School Council Network focusing on digital safety


The meetings allow primary and secondary school councils to shape policy directly with government.

First local endometriosis support centre to open


The charity-run centre in Hull will help women with the condition that can cause extreme pain.

'Severe period pain – it's not normal'


Reah Steer was prescribed the contraceptive pill, which only disguised her endometriosis.

We were not treated as parents, Covid inquiry told


Mum of premature twins says rigid restrictions on birthing wards during Covid were traumatic.

'Marginalised and menopausal' women given spotlight


Women from ethnic minority communities typically experience perimenopause symptoms earlier and for longer.

Pharmacies can issue UTI drugs without GP visit


From October, most pharmacies in Wales can treat women under 64 who have urinary tract infections.

Covid inquiry told top NHS doctor was terrified


Sir Stephen Powis says points-based tool was drawn up should need to prioritise patients have arisen.

How close were hospitals to collapse in Covid?


The Covid inquiry restarts its live hearings this week, after senior staff in the NHS revealed just how close some hospitals were to collapse

Covid inquiry told of trust do-not-resuscitate rule


Patients' families were “horrified but not surprised” when told the blanket policy had been in place.

NHS hours from PPE running out in Covid - Hancock


Former health secretary tells inquiry some healthcare settings did run out - "and it was awful".

Covid inquiry told Treasury blocked NHS bed request


NHS England chief executive Amanda Pritchard says the decision, in July 2020, was very disappointing.

Michael Gove denies trying to circumvent Dyson ventilator checks


Former cabinet minister says it would be ludicrous to suggest he tried to shortcut safety checks in the pandemic.

Michelle Mone-linked PPE firm evidence to be heard in private


Covid inquiry says hearings into the firm, led by Michelle Mone's husband, must be held in closed session.

Large UK-wide pandemic preparedness tests planned this year


The stress test will involve thousands of people to help the UK prepare for potential future threats.

Families failed by Covid jabs tell inquiry of pain


They said there was no support after the death and harm suffered by their loved ones.

Mone accuses Covid inquiry of 'cover-up'


She says husband Doug Barrowman and her are targets of a "politically motivated witch hunt".

Johnson wanted tighter Covid rules, inquiry hears


In his diaries, Lord Vallance wrote that ex-PM thought rules were not ruthless enough.

Hancock criticises 'wholly naive' Covid inquiry


The former health secretary was giving evidence about medical equipment deals during the pandemic.

Covid inquiry to look at impact on care services


The Covid inquiry will examine the impact of the pandemic on care services, starting on Monday.

The Covid Inquiry Podcast: 'I wasn't the decision maker'


The Inquiry hears from the lead of the test and trace unit

Cash to isolate 'would have cut Covid deaths'


Baroness Dido Harding tells Covid inquiry Rishi Sunak blocked higher support payments.

Covid care home policy was 'least worst decision' - Hancock


Former health secretary Matt Hancock denied claims the government's attempt to throw a protective ring around care homes in early 2020 was empty rhetoric.

Covid inquiry hears of 'generational slaughter'


Relatives of care home residents tell the Covid inquiry they will never get over how their loved ones died.

Doctors' union agrees to resume talks with Streeting


But the health secretary says he will not negotiate on pay, adding that the union has lost goodwill with their five-day walkout.

The doctor strike has ended - what comes next?


With doctors returning to work after five-day walkout, is there an opportunity for talks to re-start?

Why did resident doctors strike and what are they paid?


Resident doctors in England went on strike over pay for five days at the end of July 2025.

How many of us will end up being diagnosed with ADHD?


Experts suggest that the number of people with ADHD is actually going to remain steady.

The junior doctors' strikes may be over. But is trouble ahead?


The end of the pay dispute sounded too good to be true. And now some are wondering if it might be.

Union and government to restart talks on ending doctor dispute


BMA says there is window of opportunity in coming weeks to reach a settlement after 12 strikes.

Is the system letting down people who were harmed by Covid vaccines?


People affected by rare blood clots say they feel they have been airbrushed out of the pandemic.

How will weight-loss drugs change our relationship with food?


The rise of these treatments has major implications for how we think about obesity, says James Gallagher.

NHS needs better plan around weight loss jabs, warn experts


Experts call for an urgent review of obesity treatment services amid booming demand for weight loss jabs.

Assisted dying bill: What is in proposed law?


The proposed law would allow some terminally ill adults to end their own lives. But there are requirements.

'My first cervical screening was over before I knew it'


The BBC speaks to six people about their first cervical screening, and what they wish they'd known beforehand.

Labour's plan for benefits throws up a bigger dilemma


The debate has sparked a wider dilemma about the broader purpose of welfare

First place in British Isles set to approve right to die


Laws in the Isle of Man to let terminally ill adults end their own lives are in the last stages of debate.

Generation K: The disturbing rise of ketamine abuse among young people


Increasing numbers of young people are using the drug, experts say. The health impacts can be catastrophic.

The English neighbourhood that claims to hold the secret to fixing the NHS


With public satisfaction in the NHS just 21%, one area has a plan to shake up its services that could reduce GP waiting lists, as well as unblock hospital beds - but can it really work nationwide?

How does the disposable vape ban work, and how harmful is vaping?


The disposable vape ban is designed to reduce environmental damage and protect children's health.

Is the most expensive lip balm always the best?


Do you need to spend more to get the best for your chapped lips?

Ketamine helped me escape my negative thoughts - then it nearly killed me


Young people are taking dangerous amounts of ket because it's cheap, easily available and helps them "disconnect", experts say.

The teenage caffeine pouch trend troubling US experts


Some social media influencers are pushing products to young gym-goers and students, health experts warn.

Sleep, exercise, hydrate - do we really need to stick to recommended daily doses?


As a study casts doubt on the daily steps maxim, we take a look at some other health benchmarks we’re often told to strive for.

Could RFK Jr's move to pull mRNA vaccine funding be a huge miscalculation?


The US is withdrawing $500m for vaccines for diseases like flu and Covid. Health correspondent James Gallagher asks if it's the right call.

What is chickenpox and how can I get my child vaccinated?


The NHS in England and Wales will start offering the MMRV vaccine to young children from January 2026.

Lucy Letby's new expert supporters claim no babies were deliberately harmed. Who should we believe?


Barrister Mark McDonald claims to have the backing of a panel of world class experts who say there is no evidence any babies were deliberately harmed

Drinks that make you chill - do they really do what it says on the tin?


The wellness drinks industry is booming – but the big benefits they promise might be too good to be true.

A walk-in fishermen's clinic saved Tom from sepsis - and could transform the NHS


Tom Parker was treated in one of 70 harbour health clinics after breaking his fibula fishing at sea.

Sitting up straight isn't the only secret to good posture - here are three more tips


Here are Dr Xand's three suggestions on how to look after your back without turning into a statue.

Will Serena Williams's weight-loss admission help shed stigma of anti-obesity drugs?


Could her comments instil a new sense of confidence in those using the drugs and quieten the critics?

Why the world is watching RFK's fight with US health agency


The US health secretary's plans could have a huge impact on health policy not just in the US, but across the globe.

The trade in US body parts that's completely legal - but ripe for exploitation


Human remains can mean profits. But there is an emotional debate about the ethics of the industry.

'My girl can't walk or talk': Searching for answers in Wales' rare disease cluster


Families affected by a rare inherited disease say they have had to "scramble" for information.

How to avoid period leaks - the pros and cons of cups, pants and tampons


Here is a guide to how each product works and the pros and cons to help you decide what might suit you.

Cut and bulk: Teenagers explain why they want to get ripped


The quest for brick-like abs has become serious business - even if you're only in Year 8.

What we know about rising autism rates and Trump's unproven Tylenol link


Some studies have suggested an association between the two, but experts say there is no causal relationship.

The songs I've chosen to help me prepare for dying


Music can evoke powerful memories and offers a sense of normality for people dealing with illness or death.

How weight-loss injections are turning obesity into a wealth issue


With claims of a 'two-tier system', could it be that these drugs are exacerbating health inequalities?

Why I'm challenging Nike, Adidas and Puma over single shoes


Former Para-athletic world champion Stef Reid says footwear companies are failing amputees.

Scientists win Nobel Prize for discovering why immune system does not destroy the body


The prize-winning discovery explains how the immune system attacks hostile infections, but not the body's own cells.

'I missed a £100 council tax bill while in hospital – the debt ballooned to £6k'


The government says it is taking action to protect people from “aggressive collection practices”.

EastEnders' Kellie Bright on the challenges of being parent of an autistic child


The soap actor meets families fighting for their children’s education for BBC Panorama.

What exactly is freshers' flu - and why do so many get it?


It's not an actual flu, and it's rarely serious, but when thousands of students arrive on campus they bring a cocktail of viruses.

Dad's frustration over stillbirth report delay


Bereaved Thomas and Ewa Hender are querying why a report completed 18 months ago is only now available.

My eating disorder made me good at lying, says Victoria Beckham


The former Spice Girl's new Netflix documentary has landed - under the shadow of a reported family feud.

'My baby's brain tumour symptoms were dismissed as colic'


A mum whose 12-week-old baby underwent emergency surgery for a brain tumour calls for better awareness.

Can England's rugby heroes inspire more girls to stay in sport?


Sports groups hope England Women's Rugby World Cup success can boost girls playing sport.

New inquests open into jailed surgeon's patients


The coroner opens the inquests into the deaths of Pauline Brown and Jennifer Fox.

Collagen: Do you drink it? Inject it? Rub it on your skin? And does it work?


Pills, powders and creams promise to top up natural supplies which decrease as we get older.

Doctors' union warning over online booking safety risk


GPs are concerned they will be at the end of an "online triage tsunami" when the new system launches.

Streeting rules out VAT on private healthcare


The health secretary says "it's not happening", as ministers face questions about the prospect of tax rises.

Nurses and pharmacists endangering patients by supplying illegal Botox


An undercover BBC team catch a fake doctor, a pharmacist and a nurse supplying Botox illegally without checks.

Surgeon offered womb removals in 'minutes' without proper examination, women say


Only "good fortune" prevented ex-gynaecologist Daniel Hay from causing more harm to women, a report says.

Scientists make embryos from human skin DNA for first time


US scientists testing the technique say it could help people overcome infertility and potentially allow same-sex couples to have a genetically related child.

Covid cases rising with new variants Nimbus and Stratus


Unwell with a bad throat and temperature? You may have one of the new Covid strains circulating this autumn.

British veterans with hearing loss start legal battle over 'faulty' earplugs


Lawyers say the earplugs were used in operations, including in Afghanistan, from 2003 onwards.

'Buy one, get one free' deals for unhealthy food banned


Crisps, sweets, chocolate and fizzy drinks will be covered by restrictions starting in England.

Is it a cold, flu or Covid – and how to avoid the worst


BBC Morning Live's Dr Oscar Duke shares his advice on how to identify whether you have cold, flu or Covid and how to look after yourself.

I went undercover as a cleaner at a failing care home. Here's what I witnessed


Catriona MacPhee worked in a Highland care home for seven weeks as part of BBC Disclosure investigation.

Top NHS boss backed surgeon whose failures contributed to deaths


Seven people died following multiple failures by Karen Booth who continues to work for the NHS.

'Why won't anyone give my son access to healthcare?'


When Harry turned 18, he no longer had access to various healthcare services, his mum says.

First-year resident doctors back strike action over jobs shortage


British Medical Association say 30,000 medics were chasing 10,000 jobs this year.

Former England captain Moody reveals MND diagnosis


Former England captain Lewis Moody says in an exclusive BBC interview he has "a reluctance to look the future in the face".

'My eyesight might have been saved if I'd gone to the optician sooner'


Gail Cairns started experiencing sight loss, headaches, and eye pain, but did not go to an optician when she first had symptoms.

Alarming number of people now vape, says WHO


More than 100 million people, including at least 15 million children, use e-cigarettes, fuelling a new wave of nicotine addiction, say experts.

Almost £22m spent on restricted procedures such as tummy tucks


An Audit Office report says 12,000 operations were carried out without assurance they complied with policy.

NHS waiting list rises for third month in row


Numbers waiting for treatment hit 7.41 million in England at the end of August.

Children harmed by decision to redeploy health visitors, Covid inquiry hears


Some children paid "the highest price" of death because of redeployments, says health visiting charity head.

Pharmacies facing angry patients over Covid jab confusion


Up to half of patients coming to some pharmacies are being turned away because they are not eligible.

How 20 minutes outside can boost your health


Spending just 20 minutes in nature can lower blood pressure, heart rate and stress levels.

William visibly moved as widow tells of husband's suicide


Prince William's foundation is giving £1m to set up a suicide prevention network.

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