BBC News – Health
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‘Other generations just buried it’ – Youths share their mental health concerns
The BBC's Catherine Burns spoke to some young mental health ambassadors who called for an increase in mental health support.
September 21, 2026/by BBC NewsSmart beds and motion sensors – is this the future of dementia care?
Jyoti and Bharat Patel are testing dementia technology including sensors in socks, their bed and around the house.
September 21, 2026/by BBC NewsWhat food items should you stock up on in case of an emergency?
Extreme weather may be changing the way we need to shop, with the UK government urging people to stock up on canned goods.
September 21, 2026/by BBC News‘People forget we exist’: Why older LGBTQ+ people fear losing identity
A report suggests older LGBTQ+ people experience more social isolation than their heterosexual peers.
September 20, 2026/by BBC NewsLindsay Clancy holdout juror says he had no doubt she deliberately killed her children
It is the first time the juror, who refused to side with the others and acquit Clancy, has spoken publicly about his decision.
September 18, 2026/by BBC News‘I’ve had a mastectomy when it wasn’t needed’
The women were among hundreds who were harmed by their treatment at County Durham health trust.
September 18, 2026/by BBC NewsAndy Burnham urged to set dementia waiting-time target
An 18‑week referral‑to‑treatment target has been backed by England's former national cancer director.
September 17, 2026/by BBC News‘Inspirational’ 97-year- old wing walker gives back to hospital ward
The world's oldest female wing-walker has delivered a cheque to the hospital where she was treated.
September 17, 2026/by BBC NewsThe Deadlifting Grandma: ‘I’m a world champion’
Martine Barons, 65, has three world titles under her belt after only starting weightlifting in 2024.
September 17, 2026/by BBC News‘My mother apologised’: A survivor’s journey after genital mutilation
Sara Kahsai was 29 when she found out she had FGM as a baby.
September 17, 2026/by BBC NewsCancer patient told she will get drug which could make her life longer
Patients in England with an incurable breast cancer can now access a life-extending drug on the NHS, two years after it was deemed too expensive by a health body.
September 17, 2026/by BBC NewsWhy caffeine makes some people buzz
Scientists say it all depend on caffeine habits, lifestyle and one factor we have no control over: our genes.
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BBC News – Health
- ‘Other generations just buried it’ – Youths share their mental health concernsSeptember 21, 2026 - 1:17 pm
- Smart beds and motion sensors – is this the future of dementia care?September 21, 2026 - 12:02 am
- What food items should you stock up on in case of an emergency?September 21, 2026 - 12:02 am