Light therapy boxes placed in all NI libraries
Some of the lamps - which are often used for Seasonal Affective Disorder - are available to loan for up to three weeks.
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Flu cases falling ahead of Christmas, experts say
UK health agency says drop is encouraging news, but warns flu could still bounce back in new year.
What is happening to flu this winter - and should you buy a vaccine?
Flu has come early this year with a new mutated version of the virus circulating.
Flu: How are hospitals in your area affected?
Use our interactive tool to explore the latest flu numbers in your area
Christmas can be a nightmare for misophonia sufferers like me
Christmas is a difficult time if you suffer from a reduced tolerance to sounds, but there are ways to make it easier.
Toddler finally home from hospital for Christmas
Bertie Melly was in hospital for 18 months after his premature birth in May 2024.
US regulator approves pill form of Wegovy weight-loss drug
Wegovy becomes first pill of its kind to be approved, shifting weight-loss drugs beyond injections.
Hospitals working to get patients home for Christmas after five-day doctor strike
Health experts have warned that the impact of the strike will be felt into the new year "and beyond".
Living and Light
Illuminating new science on artificial light and our health.
Weight-loss jabs: What happens when you stop?
You may have lost the weight you wanted to lose - but now you've stopped the jabs, how easy is it to keep it off?
What's really going on with flu this winter?
We've been told we're facing an unprecedented superflu. Is it?
Resident doctors in Scotland to go on strike for first time
Their union BMA Scotland has accused the government of reneging on a commitment to restore pay to 2008 levels.
Has flu peaked? What the figures tell us
NHS remains on high alert over flu, health bosses say, but there are signs infections are levelling off.
How do cold weather health alerts work?
The weather alert service warns the public when high or low temperatures could damage their health.
People fake weight to obtain skinny jabs, says GP
A doctor from Chelmsford calls for more checks to stop the drugs being sold inappropriately online.
The Food Chain
Find out what happens in your body after you’ve had alcohol and whether any remedies work
Caesarean sections overtake natural vaginal births for the first time
Experts say there is a complex picture behind why more babies are being delivered through surgery.
Why are resident doctors striking and how much are they paid?
Resident doctors in England are striking between 17 and 22 December, the 14th walkout since 2023.
Nicotine pouch rise driven by young men - study
Around 7.5% of 16 to 24-year-old-men are using the small sachets that fit under the top lip, research suggests.
One way to deal with OCD and intrusive thoughts
Complex presenter Kimberly Wilson speaks to Nina Higson-Sweeney about ways to manage OCD.
Children with cancer scammed out of millions fundraised for their treatment, BBC finds
Huge amounts appear to have been raised for seriously ill children who never received the money.
Is it a cold, 'super flu' or Covid? How to tell the difference
How to identify whether you have cold, flu or Covid and how to look after yourself.
The Conversation
Women from the US and Spain discuss managing their severe allergic conditions
Why are sperm donors having hundreds of children?
The European sperm market is booming, but is some donors' sperm being used to make too many babies?
Plea after girl, 13, died copying social media trend
Sonia Hopkin says her daughter had been trying to replicate videos she had seen on TikTok.
Operations and treatments cut back as NHS orders hospitals to save money
Documents seen by BBC show hospitals being ordered to slow down on activity to help balance the books.
How I proved hair loss and dizziness aren't just symptoms of 'being a mum'
Iron deficiency is a relatively common problem, especially in women. Here's how to spot the symptoms.
Streeting confirms public inquiry into NHS trust
The TEWV announcement comes after calls from families of three patients who died by suicide.
Private flu vaccine stocks running low as cases rise
Those eligible for a vaccine can access jabs from the NHS, but experts say that people have turned to pharmacies for convenience.
NHS tracker - are hospital waiting times improving near you?
Use our interactive tracker to see if treatment waits are getting better at your local hospital.
Campaigners question ethics of puberty-blocker trial in legal letter to Streeting
Researchers and the UK regulator say the study is going to help improve care for children questioning their gender.
Flu wave hits England's busiest A&E - hundreds of patients are arriving a day
The BBC visits Leicester Royal Infirmary to witness first-hand how it's coping with an early surge in cases of winter bugs.
Sperm from donor with cancer-causing gene was used to conceive almost 200 children
Some children have already died and only a minority who inherit the mutation will escape cancer in their lifetimes.
Some schools disrupted amid rise in flu cases
Flu is on the rise, but ministers say schools should only close in extreme circumstances.
Much of £11bn Covid scheme fraud 'beyond recovery', report says
The response to the pandemic led to "enormous outlays of public money which exposed it to the risk of fraud and error", a report says.
Hungry mothers and dirty wards - maternity care 'much worse' than anticipated, review chief says
An interim report by Baroness Amos finds poor care and dirty wards are blighting England’s maternity services.
Masks to be worn in three hospitals as flu cases surge
Frimley Health NHS Trust is the latest to reintroduce masks as UK hospitals come under strain.
Partial victory for nurse in NHS trans changing room row
A tribunal said NHS Fife harassed Sandie Peggie but dismissed other claims she made against the health board and a transgender doctor.
'Life being stressful is not an illness' - GPs on mental health over-diagnosis
Hundreds of GPs in England tell the BBC they are also worried about a lack of help for patients.
Streeting orders review into mental health and ADHD diagnoses
The health secretary says the aim is to tackle a rising demand for services and pressure on the NHS.
Hospitals facing unprecedented flu season, say NHS bosses
Record number of patients in hospital in England with flu for this time of year, figures show.
NHS must take elderly infections more seriously, Chris Whitty warns
England's chief medical officer says doctors do not appreciate risk of heart attack and stroke, as flu cases rise.
Girls 'taught how to get a job but not about women's health'
Young women say they were taught how to open a bank account in school, but not about their own health.
Group supports those with 'lonely condition'
Bethany Lewis, 18, set up the group after her polycystic ovary syndrome diagnosis, in April.
School taught me about bank accounts but not breast exams
Resources will be made available in schools on women's health topics to reduce the gender health gap.
Young women call for better health education
New resources are being designed to improve understanding of common conditions.
Doctors failed to tell dad-of-seven he was dying
William Chapman only found out he had a terminal diagnosis when his GP mentioned it in passing.
What is the UK Covid inquiry and how does it work?
The inquiry into the government's handling of the pandemic has heard from politicians, civil servants, experts and bereaved families.
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.
Government racks up £100m bill responding to Covid inquiry
BBC analysis shows cost to taxpayer is 50% higher than thought, with inquiry's own costs at £192m.
Ambulance demand spikes as flu season worsens
The service says calls increased by 20% in the past week, fuelled by illnesses such as the flu.
HIV warning to older women as infections increase
The Blue Sky Trust charity reacts to a rise in HIV infections among heterosexual women.
Flu jabs offered in pub in vaccination drive
Regular pop-up vaccination clinics are available at The Bevy community pub in Brighton.
Libraries to host community events over winter
The sessions in December and January aim to bring people in Wolverhampton together during the colder months.
Sugar tax extended to milk-based drinks: What you need to know
Milkshakes and lattes to be included in UK sugar tax scheme for the first time.
Covid inquiry hears impact on firms and staff
Business owners describe breaking into tears as they were forced to lay off staff, while workers feared for their jobs
'It sounds dramatic but singing class saved my life'
Hundreds of peopling attending singing groups are being taught songs and breathing techniques.
The Covid Inquiry Podcast
Baroness Hallett makes her second report into the UK's pandemic response. With Jim Reed.
Gove apologises after Covid report alleges 'toxic' culture
The ex-senior minister apologises for mistakes in the pandemic, but defends some of the previous government's actions.
Delayed action before 2020 Christmas lockdown 'inexcusable'
Baroness Hallet says ministers failed to take "decisive action" against an "entirely foreseeable" variant.
What's in the Covid inquiry report... in 68 seconds
The report looks at whether lockdowns were timely and reasonable, and what impact rule-breaking at the heart of government had on public confidence.
'Toxic' No 10 culture harmed Covid response, inquiry finds
Boris Johnson, Dominic Cummings and Matt Hanock are all criticised for contributing to poor Covid decision-making.
UK did 'too little, too late', leading to thousands more Covid deaths - inquiry
Report on government decision-making says delays cost 23,000 lives in the first wave in England.
The private notes and secret documents that tell the inside story of the UK's Covid response
The Covid inquiry is set to publish its second set of findings looking in detail at the huge political decisions that had to be made in 2020.
Wellbeing support for terminally-ill islanders
A hospice offers a free programme for those with life-limiting or serious progressive illnesses.
Ever feel the need to switch off? Your vagus nerve might hold the key
You might not have heard of it, but can training your vagus nerve give you a moment or two of peace?
'A predator in your home': Mothers say chatbots encouraged their sons to kill themselves
In her first UK interview Megan Garcia speaks to Laura Kuenssberg about the death of her teenage son.
DNA pioneer James Watson dies at 97
Watson co-discover the double-helix structure of DNA, but his reputation was later damaged by his comments on race and sex.
You can now book online to see your GP. But is it any easier to get an appointment?
A month since GPs in England started offering online appointment bookings, patients recount their experiences.
I wanted ChatGPT to help me. So why did it advise me how to kill myself?
ChatGPT wrote a woman a suicide note and another AI chatbot role-played sexual acts with children, BBC finds.
ADHD services shutting door to new NHS patients as demand soars, BBC finds
A BBC investigation finds that a host of areas in England are closing waiting lists and others are rationing care.
At 21, I was crushed by a stranger's joke about going bald. Then the way I looked at myself changed
There are multiple ways for men to combat hair loss now, but should they have to?
Illegal teeth-whitening industry exposed by BBC
A BBC investigation finds kits on sale containing more than 500 times the legal limit of bleach.
What is Mpox and why are cases rising in Europe?
UK health officials are encouraging gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men to be vaccinated.
Magnesium: Can this 'miracle mineral' really help us sleep?
The global market in this supplement is worth almost £3bn - a figure set to nearly double over the next decade.
'Getting financial help through my GP has improved my health'
How linked are financial worries and health? GPs in London are trialling a financial support scheme.
Councils should not cut 'vital' physical activity - former Olympian
The Accounts Commission says the amount councils are spending on culture and leisure services is not keeping up with rising costs.
Boris Johnson left Inquiry in a hurry - he'll be pleased not to come back
School closures seemed the only option but lockdowns probably went "too far" , former PM tells Covid Inquiry.
'I have a sweating problem': What Alan Carr's Traitors admission tells us about how social taboos changed
Let's talk about sweat... From contestants on The Celebrity Traitors and scores of celebrities openly discussing it, to the trend of professionals using saunas for business meetings
Your nose gets colder when you're stressed. These thermal images show the change
Psychologists subjected a BBC reporter to a carefully designed thermal camera stress test.
A facelift at 28? Why young people are turning to plastic surgery
Gone are the days when facelifts were for the ageing wealthy. Now younger people are going under the knife.
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.
'Since having Covid my life has completely changed'
A teenager has told the Covid-19 inquiry she often feels "left out" after missing so much school.
One day of planning went into Covid school closures, inquiry hears
This part of the inquiry is looking at the impact the pandemic had on children and young people.
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.
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.
Inside Health
Cystic fibrosis care, AI in cancer screening & science of run clubs.
Inside Health
Shingles vaccine to reduce dementia risk? Antibiotic resistant gonorrhoea & tech trousers
Inside Health
We investigate the safety of melatonin as a sleep aid, and should you eat your placenta?
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.
Inside Health
We try to figure out why drug deaths are at an all-time high - and what can be done.
The teenage caffeine pouch trend troubling US experts
Some social media influencers are pushing products to young gym-goers and students, health experts warn.
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?
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.
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.
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.
Hancock ignored call to test all NHS staff, Covid inquiry hears
Two Nobel prize-winning scientists worried about "asymptomatic transmission" between staff and patients.