BBC News – Health
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NHS dentistry is rotting. Will the plan to fix it work?
As patients struggle to find NHS dentists, Labour has a plan but not everybody is convinced it will work
March 25, 2026/by BBC NewsNHS waited two days before raising alarm about meningitis outbreak
Experts say the wait was indefensible and possibly delayed identification of the outbreak.
March 25, 2026/by BBC NewsIs a morning cup of hot water better than cold?
A GP looks at the social media trend of drinking hot water in the morning.
March 24, 2026/by BBC NewsInside Health
James Gallagher is joined by experts to answer key questions on the meningitis outbreak.
March 24, 2026/by BBC NewsUK’s transplant system was world-leading – now it lags behind other Western nations
The UK has failed to keep pace with the rest of the world. Can it regain its status, and how?
March 24, 2026/by BBC NewsCuba’s mothers-to-be prepare to give birth in a country plunged into darkness
Two pregnant women tell the BBC's Will Grant of their hopes and fears as their nation is mired in crisis.
March 24, 2026/by BBC NewsScotland becomes first in UK to test newborns for rare genetic condition
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) causes progressive muscle weakness and, without treatment, can limit life expectancy to just two years.
March 23, 2026/by BBC NewsMeningitis outbreak passes peak, says health agency
"We could still see cases continuing to come in, we need to keep an eye on those, the UKHSA says.
March 23, 2026/by BBC NewsOur son loved the outdoors – invisible illness means he now can’t walk or talk
Tomos is one of thousands with ME in Wales, with services described as “a desert” for those most affected.
March 23, 2026/by BBC News‘Women’s health must be taken more seriously’
Dr Liz O'Riordan says it is important women seek help from professionals not "Google and Chat GPT".
March 23, 2026/by BBC News‘I waited 30 years for my endometriosis diagnosis’
Nichola Howell spent years going to doctors with "barbaric" pain but was constantly dismissed.
March 23, 2026/by BBC NewsApology for poor care over boy’s bleed death
Three-year-old Aarav Chopra died during a biopsy when his artery was pierced by a trainee doctor.
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BBC News – Health
- NHS dentistry is rotting. Will the plan to fix it work?March 25, 2026 - 1:26 am
- NHS waited two days before raising alarm about meningitis outbreakMarch 25, 2026 - 12:26 am
- Is a morning cup of hot water better than cold?March 24, 2026 - 3:43 pm