Health News
5/27/2026

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



Making sense of the showdown at the CDC



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



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



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.

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.

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."

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Paper airplane breaks a world distance record


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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Should you eat local yoghurt on holiday to prevent an upset stomach?


You might have heard the tip that eating local yoghurt as soon as your arrive on holiday can help your gut adjust to the new environment. But is it actually true?

'My daughter went into hospital to get better - now she's dead'


Mental health patients say nobody listened to their concerns about a north-east England trust.

'People can feel lonely in a crowd'


Dawn French discusses loneliness, particularly among older women, on Woman's Hour.

'When I was 14 I thought I was dying'


BBC Radio Sheffield presenter Ellie Colton's symptoms of endometriosis started when she was a young teenager. But she wasn't diagnosed until she was 24.

Endometriosis: 'I thought I was dying'


The BBC's Ellie Colton shares her experience of living with endometriosis - and meets a scientist hoping to cut the length of time it takes to be diagnosed with a simple new test.

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.

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' 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.

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.

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.

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.

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".

Stay at home advice questioned and rules too tough - key findings from Covid report


An NHS close to collapse, patients failed and NHS staff put at risk - what you need to know.

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.

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.

Researchers look into island's health benefits


The team aims to find out what it is about the Isle of Wight that makes people feel better.

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.

Excessive social media 'negatively impacts wellbeing'


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

Mums' choir leader 'baffled' by park fee structure


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

'New cancer test makes me feel women's health matters'


A patient praises a new test for womb cancer being trialled at hospitals in Suffolk and Essex.

Living with PMDD is like having the Grim Reaper visit every month


Women diagnosed with premenstrual dysphoric disorder discuss how it impacts their lives.

Potential new treatment for pre-eclampsia


Pre-eclampsia causes more than 70,000 maternal deaths every year worldwide

What are the symptoms of meningitis and is there a vaccine?


A college student has died and two people are being treated after cases of meningitis in Reading, Berkshire.

PCOS name change 'more representative of condition'


Health experts in Jersey say the change helps people realise it is not an ovaries-only condition.

'Adenomyosis may be invisible, its impact is not'


One in 10 women live with adenomyosis yet sufferers say their pain is often dismissed.

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.

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.

What to do if you think someone has heat exhaustion or heatstroke


Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather.

Hantavirus survivor says sickness was like 'hell on earth'


Two survivors who caught the hantavirus years earlier told the BBC they both felt lucky to be alive.

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.

I tried the UK's 'saltiest' sandwich - here's what I learned


Health correspondent James Gallagher absorbs more than the recommended daily limit in just one meal to find out how salt affects our bodies.

Who is James Murray, the new health secretary replacing Wes Streeting?


What are the most pressing priorities for the new minister in charge of health?

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.

Canadian from hantavirus-hit cruise ship tests positive


The individual is one of four former passengers on the MV Hondius isolating on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.

'We're right on track,' says Streeting as key target for hospital waiting times hit


Government his its interim target of 65% of patients in England being treated within 18 weeks.

Gonorrhoea and syphilis hit record levels in Europe


STIs have surged thanks to record cases and gaps in testing and prevention, a health agency reports.

Ebola outbreak may be spreading faster than first thought, WHO doctor warns


Hundreds of cases are suspected in central Africa but experts fear the actual number may be much higher.

Toilets and changing rooms must be used on basis of biological sex, guidance confirms


The guidance was published on Thursday following the landmark Supreme Court ruling last year.

The tragedy of the 'invisible killer' of the young


Bereaved families are calling for a national cardiac screening programme for over-14s

Riskiest skin cancer cases hit UK record high


The number of melanoma skin cancer cases has risen above 20,000 a year for the first time in the UK.

Ebola risk raised to 'very high' in DR Congo


The head of the UN health agency says the risk in the wider region is "high", but it remains "low" at the global level.

UK scientists developing Ebola vaccine that could be ready for trials in months


The rare species of Ebola involved - known as Bundibugyo - kills around a third of those infected and has no proven vaccine yet.

'We knew somebody would die': Teenage patients 'ignored' before fatal NHS trust failures


Mental health patients say nobody listened to their concerns about a north-east England trust.

Australia confirms first diphtheria death amid worst outbreak in decades


Most cases are in the Northern Territory with some also in Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland.

Resident doctors in England to strike for 16th time over pay


British Medical Association resident doctor members in England announce new strike for four days from 15 June.

'It's not a nice world to bring children into': Births fall to the lowest level in 50 years


Live births in England and Wales are at their lowest since 1977, while the age of first-time mothers has also risen.

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