Health News
6/6/2026

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



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 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.

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 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.

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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.

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



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.

Paper airplane breaks a world distance record


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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Could gut parasites be influencing your behaviour?


Could the parasite also impact human behaviour? Made in partnership with UKRI.

Ronan Keating on the toll of being in Boyzone


Ronan Keating talks about the mental toll of being in Boyzone.

Loneliness group helps young adults find friends


The national group was set up to help tackle loneliness, after a man died from suicide.

1 in 4 births in England now by emergency C-section


A quarter of all babies in England are now delivered by emergency caesarean operations, BBC analysis shows - marking a significant rise over the last five years.

Inside Health


James Gallagher examines the outbreak of bacterial meningitis in Kent.

Inside Health


James visits Hackney, which has one of the lowest vaccination rates in the country.

Are you feeling overwhelmed?


Kimberley Wilson gives some tips on how to deal with feeling overwhelmed.

Hospitals coping well with doctors' strike so far - NHS boss


Resident doctors in England – the new name for junior doctors – are taking part in their 15th walkout in a long-running pay dispute.

Inside Health


James Gallagher finds out how a hot flush feels - and delves into a new treatment.

Inside Health


James Gallagher is joined by experts to answer key questions on the meningitis outbreak.

Doctors' strikes can have surprising benefits - but are they sustainable?


Some hospital trusts tell the BBC previous action has seen shorter waits, faster decisions and calmer corridors.

'Doctors strikes' and 'paw prints in space'


A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England.

'Month of worry' over doctor strike surgery delay


The strike further delays Tom Lawson's gastric bypass surgery after a more than three-year wait.

Vaccines a huge success, but public trust must be earned - key findings from Covid report


Immunisation saved hundreds of thousands of UK lives, but vaccine hesitancy remains an issue.

What is the UK Covid inquiry and how does it work?


The fourth report from the inquiry into the pandemic said the vaccine roll-out was an "extraordinary feat".

Why are resident doctors striking and how much are they paid?


In June, resident doctors in England will walk out for the 16th time in a long-running dispute over pay.

'World-first' vaccine designed by artificial intelligence


Cambridge scientists say they have, for the first time, tested a vaccine designed by AI.

Bird flu vaccine trial against potential pandemic strain begins


The jab targets the H5N1 flu strain which has caused devastating infections in bird populations worldwide, but has yet to spread between humans.

Rollout of Covid vaccines extraordinary feat - inquiry report


Covid vaccines saved hundreds of thousands of lives, but a small minority harmed need better support, says report.

Mums' choir leader 'baffled' by park fee structure


A postnatal choir leader says professional dog walkers pay less to use the city's parks.

Calls for Reformer Pilates regulation amid boom


Reformer Pilates businesses in the UK rose nearly ten-fold between 2024 and 2025.

Wellbeing garden opens to combat isolation


The outdoor area at Yarm Wellness will officially open to the public on Saturday.

Why renaming my health condition could help other women


Rochelle Lewis is among more than 170 million woman globally to be diagnosed with PCOS.

'I forgot what it's like to be outside': Intensive care ward opens on rooftop


The outdoor ward, at King's College Hospital in London, will monitor how much it boosts the recovery of seriously ill patients.

Excessive social media 'negatively impacts wellbeing'


The World Happiness Reports finds the more time spent on social media the greater loss of wellbeing.

'I've requested a full hysterectomy'


Emma Barnett shares her life-long struggle with endometriosis – a disease affecting one in ten women of reproductive age, which causes excruciating, often debilitating, pain.

Emma Barnett: We can't ignore this disease that leaves one in 10 women like me in agony


Women tell the BBC presenter how endometriosis affects their lives, as she challenges ministers to take action.

Why are resident doctors striking and how much are they paid?


In June, resident doctors in England will walk out for the 16th time in a long-running dispute over pay.

What are UV levels and how can you protect yourself?


Some UV exposure is essential for our wellbeing, but too much is damaging and can cause skin cancer.

1 in 4 births in England now by emergency C-section


A quarter of all babies in England are now delivered by emergency caesarean operations, BBC analysis shows - marking a significant rise over the last five years.

What are the plans for Liverpool Women's Hospital?


There are plans to move some maternity services to the Royal Liverpool - which could affect around 130 high-risk births each year

What are the symptoms of prostate cancer and what should you check for?


One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.

Prostate cancer screening: What you need to know


Everything you need to know about the decision on who should be screened for prostate cancer.

What does hot weather do to the body?


Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm.

Hundreds of children die within months as measles cases soar in Bangladesh


The country has recorded more than 60,000 suspected cases of measles in just over two months.

Why illegal children's homes are being paid up to £2m per child by councils


A ban was meant to bring an end to the practice - but councils continue to fund illegal placements.

Trump in 'excellent health' but should lose weight and exercise more, his doctor says


The White House releases the results of the US president's latest medical examination, which states he is "fully fit" to carry out his duties.

Cosmeticorexia: How girls are falling down a skincare rabbit hole


Fuelled by social media, the market for children's skincare is booming. Experts fear for the long-term impact on girls

What a hair loss breakthrough could mean for women like me


As scientists edge closer to new treatments for hair loss, Victoria Derbyshire examines what such breakthroughs could mean for women.

'I forgot what it's like to be outside': Intensive care ward opens on rooftop


The outdoor ward, at King's College Hospital in London, will monitor how much it boosts the recovery of seriously ill patients.

Daily pill doubles survival time for pancreatic cancer patients


The drug, daraxonrasib, has been hailed as a breakthrough in managing the deadliest of all the major cancers.

Checks reveal young women with deadly 'silent' heart risk


Sudden cardiac death can happen without warning, and it's not just a problem for sporty young men, say experts.

Millions of breast cancer patients could safely avoid chemotherapy, study suggests


A new DNA test could help screen whether patients require the treatment or not, according to a new international trial.

Three Ebola vaccines in development amid growing outbreak fears


IAVI, Moderna and the University of Oxford are all working on new vaccines.

'Don't be too kind': Maternity staff used offensive terms to refer to pregnant women


BBC Panorama has seen documents and spoken to former midwives from Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.

Breakthrough ovarian cancer drug offers patients more time and better quality of life


Women taking the drug, which is kinder on the body, tell the BBC it has given them their lives back.

Can two hours of strength training a week reduce the risk of dying early?


Regular weight training can help you keep fit and strengthen muscles to live longer, research suggests.

More black men to benefit from prostate cancer screening trial


Experts are trying to find the best way to screen for prostate cancer, since blood tests alone are not accurate enough for most men.

Genital herpes rising in England, despite overall drop in STIs


STIs are particularly common among young people, with health experts saying testing for them is vital.

'World-first' vaccine designed by artificial intelligence


Cambridge scientists say they have, for the first time, tested a vaccine designed by AI.

'I left a children's home – and was embraced by love'


How a new scheme for young people leaving care is tackling what was once a cliff-edge for this vulnerable group.

One in four births in England is now emergency caesarean, BBC analysis shows


The shift marks a significant rise over the last five years, but experts say there is no single, clear explanation for the increase.

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