New research tracking 23 years of data shows parental drinking habits strongly influence children, peaking during ages 15-17. The effect follows same-sex lines and re-emerges when children become parents themselves.
UK Health Security Agency identifies genetic changes in MenB strain that may be driving the deadly meningitis outbreak in Kent, which has claimed two lives.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has agreed to reforms making it easier to suspend anti-Semitic or racist doctors, following cases like Dr Rahmeh Aladwan who posted hateful content online.
A UK GP shares four common practices she personally avoids for long-term health, including smoking, skipping screenings, overusing supplements, and AI self-diagnosis.
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A man in his 20s shares a photo showing a single hair strand that turned grey during stress then regained colour, with science explaining this reversible ageing process.
Health officials expand meningitis B vaccination to Year 11 pupils in affected Kent schools as confirmed cases drop to 20, with three under investigation. The outbreak, linked to a Canterbury nightclub, has seen 27 total cases.
An asthma charity expert explains how pollen, weather changes, damp, and dust can trigger respiratory issues and offers practical tips for lung protection.
Tehyana Johnson, 22, endured ten years of debilitating symptoms before receiving an endometriosis diagnosis, highlighting systemic failures in women's healthcare.
Kerry Brown, 54, initially attributed hot flushes and tingling to menopause before discovering she had 10 brain tumours, losing sight in one eye and undergoing surgery and radiotherapy.
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Research reveals widespread immunity from Covid-19 infections and vaccinations provides protection against related sarbecoviruses, potentially slowing or preventing future pandemics.
Hannah Ewing, 26, shares her harrowing battle with bacterial meningitis after mistaking symptoms for food poisoning, leading to deafness and PTSD, amid a Kent outbreak.
A student in Cork has contracted bacterial meningitis, but health officials confirm it is not connected to the ongoing outbreak in Kent, UK, which has caused hospitalisations and fatalities.
Freya Baker from Kent has spent seven years battling Hyperhidrosis, a condition causing excessive sweating that prevents her from wearing dresses, securing employment, or leaving her house due to humiliation.
Expert advice from Asthma + Lung UK on protecting your respiratory health during spring. Learn how to manage pollen, damp, dust, and weather changes that trigger wheezing and breathlessness.
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A leading trichologist explains the hormonal, cellular, and lifestyle factors behind age-related hair thinning and offers practical strategies to maintain healthy hair as you get older.
The UK Government plans sweeping reforms to the General Medical Council, aiming to streamline the dismissal of doctors guilty of racist or antisemitic behaviour, following a review by Lord Mann.
A parliamentary report reveals England's palliative care services are inadequate, with dying patients facing a postcode lottery in end-of-life care due to funding and workforce crises.
The UK government announces sweeping reforms to the General Medical Council, making it easier to remove doctors guilty of racist or antisemitic conduct. This marks the biggest regulatory change in four decades.
A Cambridgeshire carer, Amie Smith, was saved from permanent paralysis after an AI physiotherapist identified cauda equina syndrome, a severe spinal condition affecting three in 100,000 people.
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New research from the Netherlands suggests high consumption of ultra-processed foods may reduce male fertility and slow embryonic growth in women, though experts urge caution.
British TikTok star Holly H reveals she was placed in a medically induced coma in December 2025 due to critical illness, suffering extreme brain swelling and now relearning basic motor skills.
Discover practical tips from a home expert on minimising allergies indoors. Learn when to open windows, how to clean effectively, and strategies to prevent pollen from infiltrating your living spaces.
A mother from Chesterfield spotted her baby's retinoblastoma after noticing a beige glow in her eye, despite initial medical reassurance. Her persistence led to a life-saving diagnosis.
Hannah Ewing, 26, survived two bouts of bacterial meningitis after initial symptoms were dismissed as food poisoning. She spent eight days in a coma and faces lasting hearing loss and PTSD.
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New research suggests high consumption of ultra-processed foods may reduce male fertility and slow early embryo growth in women, with implications for pregnancy outcomes.
New research review finds outdoor cats face significantly higher risks from traffic, fights, and disease, shortening their lives by 2-3 years compared to contained cats.
A BBC medical expert cautions viewers about a viral social media trend suggesting aged garlic can replace prescribed statins for cholesterol management, emphasizing proven medication benefits.
A hospice nurse from New England has shared insights from her career, describing how many dying patients see visions of deceased loved ones and pets, which often provide comfort in their final moments.
A 22-year-old student nearly lost her legs after mistaking meningitis for freshers' flu. Her story emerges amid a Kent outbreak that has claimed two lives.
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The charitable trust of late billionaire Leona Helmsley has invested over $850 million in rural healthcare, funding cancer centers, telemedicine, and life-saving equipment across underserved regions.
