Health News
10/27/2025

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



Making sense of the showdown at the CDC



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



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



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.

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.

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 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."

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 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.

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.

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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.

Your guide to finding the right Theragun massage gun for you



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.

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.

Paper airplane breaks a world distance record


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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Joe Swash: Forgotten Young Dads


Joe Swash meets young dads who are navigating the highs and lows of fatherhood.

The British UFC fighter on how he copes with OCD


British UFC fighter Nathaniel Wood opens up on his struggles with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and anxiety, detailing how it has affected his MMA career.

Witness History


In the 1980s, a scientific breakthrough paved the way for new treatments

The Interview


Katty Kay speaks to Dr Vivek Murthy about how to tackle the challenge posed by loneliness

Inside Health


We try to figure out why drug deaths are at an all-time high - and what can be done.

To nap or not to nap…


Drs Chris and Xand explore why we nap, if it’s actually good for us, and whether we should all be making time for it.

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?

Alan Partridge is a thoughtful employer


He knows exactly what to do when a member of staff is unwell.

Town's wellbeing and health support gets £13m boost


A council hopes it will inspire physical activity, and "create learning and career opportunities".

Inside Health


Cystic fibrosis care, AI in cancer screening & science of run clubs.

Community health centre to open after £2.2m revamp


The Grade-II listed St Dunstan's House has been converted into a health and wellbeing.

Fishing group 'devastated' after container fire


Craig Parkins says years of hard work has "just gone up in smoke".

'Marginalised and menopausal' women given spotlight


Women from ethnic minority communities typically experience perimenopause symptoms earlier and for longer.

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.

Menopause screening to be included in NHS health checks from next year


Despite the change - which will happen in 2026 - campaigners warn some women will lose out because the number who attend is too low.

I thought my insides were falling out: The condition affecting one in 12 mums


Pelvic organ prolapse affects around one in 12 mothers, but many people have never even heard of it.

Japan allows over-the-counter 'morning after' pill for first time


Women will be able to get the pill without prescription, but a pharmacist will still need to be present.

Report shows 'stark' gender gap in HIV prevention


A meeting will discuss how to tackle what organisers say is a growing inequality in HIV prevention.

How close were hospitals to collapse in Covid?


The Covid inquiry restarts its live hearings this week, after senior staff in the NHS revealed just how close some hospitals were to collapse

Covid inquiry told of trust do-not-resuscitate rule


Patients' families were “horrified but not surprised” when told the blanket policy had been in place.

We were not treated as parents, Covid inquiry told


Mum of premature twins says rigid restrictions on birthing wards during Covid were traumatic.

Covid inquiry told Treasury blocked NHS bed request


NHS England chief executive Amanda Pritchard says the decision, in July 2020, was very disappointing.

Covid inquiry told top NHS doctor was terrified


Sir Stephen Powis says points-based tool was drawn up should need to prioritise patients have arisen.

Large UK-wide pandemic preparedness tests planned this year


The stress test will involve thousands of people to help the UK prepare for potential future threats.

Families failed by Covid jabs tell inquiry of pain


They said there was no support after the death and harm suffered by their loved ones.

NHS hours from PPE running out in Covid - Hancock


Former health secretary tells inquiry some healthcare settings did run out - "and it was awful".

Mone accuses Covid inquiry of 'cover-up'


She says husband Doug Barrowman and her are targets of a "politically motivated witch hunt".

Michael Gove denies trying to circumvent Dyson ventilator checks


Former cabinet minister says it would be ludicrous to suggest he tried to shortcut safety checks in the pandemic.

Michelle Mone-linked PPE firm evidence to be heard in private


Covid inquiry says hearings into the firm, led by Michelle Mone's husband, must be held in closed session.

Johnson wanted tighter Covid rules, inquiry hears


In his diaries, Lord Vallance wrote that ex-PM thought rules were not ruthless enough.

Hancock criticises 'wholly naive' Covid inquiry


The former health secretary was giving evidence about medical equipment deals during the pandemic.

Covid inquiry to look at impact on care services


The Covid inquiry will examine the impact of the pandemic on care services, starting on Monday.

The Covid Inquiry Podcast: 'I wasn't the decision maker'


The Inquiry hears from the lead of the test and trace unit

Cash to isolate 'would have cut Covid deaths'


Baroness Dido Harding tells Covid inquiry Rishi Sunak blocked higher support payments.

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.

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?

Why did resident doctors strike and what are they paid?


Resident doctors in England went on strike over pay for five days at the end of July 2025.

Covid care home policy was 'least worst decision' - Hancock


Former health secretary Matt Hancock denied claims the government's attempt to throw a protective ring around care homes in early 2020 was empty rhetoric.

The junior doctors' strikes may be over. But is trouble ahead?


The end of the pay dispute sounded too good to be true. And now some are wondering if it might be.

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.

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.

NHS needs better plan around weight loss jabs, warn experts


Experts call for an urgent review of obesity treatment services amid booming demand for weight loss jabs.

How many of us will end up being diagnosed with ADHD?


Experts suggest that the number of people with ADHD is actually going to remain steady.

'My first cervical screening was over before I knew it'


The BBC speaks to six people about their first cervical screening, and what they wish they'd known beforehand.

Is the system letting down people who were harmed by Covid vaccines?


People affected by rare blood clots say they feel they have been airbrushed out of the pandemic.

How will weight-loss drugs change our relationship with food?


The rise of these treatments has major implications for how we think about obesity, says James Gallagher.

Generation K: The disturbing rise of ketamine abuse among young people


Increasing numbers of young people are using the drug, experts say. The health impacts can be catastrophic.

Assisted dying bill: What is in proposed law?


The proposed law would allow some terminally ill adults to end their own lives. But there are requirements.

First place in British Isles set to approve right to die


Laws in the Isle of Man to let terminally ill adults end their own lives are in the last stages of debate.

The English neighbourhood that claims to hold the secret to fixing the NHS


With public satisfaction in the NHS just 21%, one area has a plan to shake up its services that could reduce GP waiting lists, as well as unblock hospital beds - but can it really work nationwide?

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.

Labour's plan for benefits throws up a bigger dilemma


The debate has sparked a wider dilemma about the broader purpose of welfare

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.

The teenage caffeine pouch trend troubling US experts


Some social media influencers are pushing products to young gym-goers and students, health experts warn.

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.

The trade in US body parts that's completely legal - but ripe for exploitation


Human remains can mean profits. But there is an emotional debate about the ethics of the industry.

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.

How to avoid period leaks - the pros and cons of cups, pants and tampons


Here is a guide to how each product works and the pros and cons to help you decide what might suit you.

Cut and bulk: Teenagers explain why they want to get ripped


The quest for brick-like abs has become serious business - even if you're only in Year 8.

Why the world is watching RFK's fight with US health agency


The US health secretary's plans could have a huge impact on health policy not just in the US, but across the globe.

The songs I've chosen to help me prepare for dying


Music can evoke powerful memories and offers a sense of normality for people dealing with illness or death.

'My girl can't walk or talk': Searching for answers in Wales' rare disease cluster


Families affected by a rare inherited disease say they have had to "scramble" for information.

Why I'm challenging Nike, Adidas and Puma over single shoes


Former Para-athletic world champion Stef Reid says footwear companies are failing amputees.

What we know about rising autism rates and Trump's unproven Tylenol link


Some studies have suggested an association between the two, but experts say there is no causal relationship.

Scientists win Nobel Prize for discovering why immune system does not destroy the body


The prize-winning discovery explains how the immune system attacks hostile infections, but not the body's own cells.

How weight-loss injections are turning obesity into a wealth issue


With claims of a 'two-tier system', could it be that these drugs are exacerbating health inequalities?

EastEnders' Kellie Bright on the challenges of being parent of an autistic child


The soap actor meets families fighting for their children’s education for BBC Panorama.

What exactly is freshers' flu - and why do so many get it?


It's not an actual flu, and it's rarely serious, but when thousands of students arrive on campus they bring a cocktail of viruses.

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.

My late husband's organs transformed the lives of four people


Mark Hutchinson was only 52 when he died unexpectedly last year after suffering two strokes "out of the blue".

'I missed a £100 council tax bill while in hospital – the debt ballooned to £6k'


The government says it is taking action to protect people from “aggressive collection practices”.

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.

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.

'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.

Prostate cancer symptoms and treatment: What to check for


One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.

Top NHS boss backed surgeon whose failures contributed to deaths


Seven people died following multiple failures by Karen Booth who continues to work for the NHS.

'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

First-year resident doctors back strike action over jobs shortage


British Medical Association say 30,000 medics were chasing 10,000 jobs this year.

Former England captain Moody reveals MND diagnosis


Former England captain Lewis Moody says in an exclusive BBC interview he has "a reluctance to look the future in the face".

Alarming number of people now vape, says WHO


More than 100 million people, including at least 15 million children, use e-cigarettes, fuelling a new wave of nicotine addiction, say experts.

'We are inventing captivity medicine': Hospital prepares for freed Israeli hostages


Several of the hostages will be brought from Gaza to the Rabin Medical Center in Petah Tikva.

Eat kiwi fruit to relieve constipation, says guidance


New guidance for doctors says focusing on fruit in our diets can help with a really common complaint.

Could I have saved my parents if I'd been taught CPR?


Cameron McGerr lost both his parents and is campaigning to have life-saving first aid taught in schools.

Uruguay legalises assisted dying after 10-hour debate


The Dignified Death bill was passed in the senate, with 20 out of 31 legislators voting in favour.

NHS stripped ex-footballer of dignity, say family


Failings in Colin Flatt's care in the final months of his life are laid bare in a new report.

Watchdog vows Botox crackdown after BBC exposé


BBC researchers caught pharmacists trying to sell Botox without assessing patients first.

Exciting results from blood test for 50 cancers


The Galleri test looks for fragments of DNA that have broken off a tumour and are circulating in the blood.

'Game-changing' HIV protection jab approved in England and Wales


The shot, given six times a year or every other month, is an alternative to taking daily pills to protect against ever catching the virus.

Effects of antidepressants on physical health ranked for first time


Find out which to avoid if you are concerned about weight gain.

Why medical students are choosing Bulgaria over UK


The BBC has spoken to students choosing Bulgaria due to UK's strict cap on medical school places.

I thought my insides were falling out: The condition affecting one in 12 mums


Pelvic organ prolapse affects around one in 12 mothers, but many people have never even heard of it.

Children paid 'huge price' in Covid pandemic, Johnson tells inquiry


The former PM says lockdown rules "probably did go too far" and says children could have been exempted.

CQC chief resigns over maternity failings


Families had been calling for Sir Julian's resignation over poor maternity care at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

Call for allergy pens in schools after boy's death


Benedict Blythe's parents say lives and money could be saved by giving allergy pens to all schools.

Life-changing eye implant helps blind patients read again


The results are astounding and a major advance, say surgeons involved in international research using the pioneering technology.

Resident doctors announce five-day strike in November


Walkout will be the 13th of long-running dispute between government and British Medical Association.

Local health hubs at risk as community services under strain


Care Quality Commission warns GP, mental health and social care services lacking staff and capacity.

Menopause screening to be included in NHS health checks from next year


Despite the change - which will happen in 2026 - campaigners warn some women will lose out because the number who attend is too low.

Reports of OCD among under-25s triple in 10 years


More 16-24 year olds in England say they have symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder - BBC analysis finds.

Mum is first UK patient to trial new MS treatment


Biology teacher Emily Henders says she understands the "scientific rationale" behind the treatment.

Parents urged to vaccinate children over half-term as flu cases rise


Flu season has come early and cases are rising among children, NHS England says.

NHS needs up to £3bn extra to avoid cuts, health leaders warn


Health leaders say progress on reducing waiting lists will be affected if there is no help in making up the financial shortfall.

We will not 'be held to ransom' by striking doctors, says minister


The health secretary is refusing to make concessions on pay after the BMA announced a further walkout.

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