Health News
11/27/2025

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.

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 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.

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



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!

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.

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.

Illuminated


Poet Paul Farley faces up to the fact that it’s time to address his hearing loss.

Your kid having a hard time? Dr Becky has this tip


Clinical psychologist Dr Becky Kennedy says resisting the urge to fix, and connecting with your child instead, is key.

Three-year-old Oliver is 'wonderful' after world-first gene therapy


The toddler has astounded doctors with his progress, nine months after the ground-breaking treatment.

Three-year-old Oliver is 'wonderful' after world-first gene therapy


Toddler Oliver and his dad Ricky join Jon and Sally on the Breakfast sofa, to discuss his progress after his ground-breaking gene therapy.

Inside Health


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

Will my favourite drink cost more?


Packaged milk drinks, including some packaged coffees, will be included in the "sugar tax", the Health Secretary has announced.

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

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Shingles vaccine to reduce dementia risk? Antibiotic resistant gonorrhoea & tech trousers

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We investigate the safety of melatonin as a sleep aid, and should you eat your placenta?

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?

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.

'It sounds dramatic but singing class saved my life'


Hundreds of peopling attending singing groups are being taught songs and breathing techniques.

Wellbeing support for terminally-ill islanders


A hospice offers a free programme for those with life-limiting or serious progressive illnesses.

Our third date was at a fertility clinic - finding love with endometriosis


For Sophie Richards those early conversations were just part of the daunting prospect of finding love when you have endometriosis.

Libraries to host community events over winter


The sessions in December and January aim to bring people in Wolverhampton together during the colder months.

Mother had 'agonising' health test without consent


Dawn Lord says she had no idea what was happening to her during her "traumatic" hysteroscopy.

Advice for PCOS has not changed for 30 years, says patient


Alex Allan says she feels "sad" that treatment for the condition has not moved forward in that time.

Premature birth can be incredibly lonely, says Beatrice


The princess appeared on a podcast ahead of World Prematurity Day for premature birth research charity Borne.

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?

'Price of sports bras shouldn't stop us competing'


A former Team GB athlete is calling for free sports bras and fittings for secondary school girls.

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.

Why are resident doctors striking and how much are they paid?


Resident doctors in England are striking between 14 and 19 November, in their 13th walkout since 2023.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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?

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.

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.

The teenage caffeine pouch trend troubling US experts


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

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”.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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?

How do cold weather health alerts work?


The weather alert service warns the public when high or low temperatures could damage their health.

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.

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

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".

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

Lockdown could have been avoided - key findings from Covid inquiry


The long-awaited report is published into how well or badly the government handled the Covid pandemic.

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

Pauline Quirke's family on her dementia: 'She's still funny and recognises us'


The family of the Birds of a Feather actress say "she's still funny, she's talking, she's happy".

TikTok creator 'so sorry' over cancer diagnosis lie


Brittany Miller is known for posting food and lifestyle content to her three-and-a-half million followers.

Hospitals knew a heart device led to more patients' deaths - but they kept using it


Almost half of patients given a heart pump, after the NHS had raised concerns about it, died soon after.

Nurses penalised for trans complaint, says lawyer


Closing submissions are being made in an employment tribunal brought by eight female nurses.

NHS waiting list down - how is your hospital doing?


At the end of September, the backlog stood at 7.39 million in England.

AI vs superbugs: UK invests millions to tackle drug-resistant infections


The UK turns to artificial intelligence (AI) to reverse the rising numbers of infections that shrug off antibiotics.

Doctor strike inflicting pain and misery on patients, says health secretary


Health Secretary Wes Streeting says the five-day strike by resident doctors is "completely irresponsible".

Eleven countries added to methanol poisoning warning list


The Foreign Office list now includes India, Morocco and Nepal following a "global increase" in reported cases.

Ultra-processed food is global health threat, experts warn


It is increasing our risk of a range of chronic diseases, including obesity and depression, a major review says.

'Traumatic wait' for women facing breast cancer diagnoses


Dr Jilly O'Hagan says she is "hugely concerned" after three patients in her surgery received a late cancer diagnosis.

Biggest prostate cancer screening trial in decades begins in UK


The study aims to find the best way to detect prostate cancer - the most common cancer in men in the UK.

Trans people could be barred from services based on appearance


The new code of practice on access to single-sex services cannot gain legal force until it gets sign-off from ministers.

New puberty blockers trial to begin after UK ban


Those taking part in the study will be children under 16 who are going through puberty.

Move over fillers - here's why people are having facial injections made from fish sperm


Celebs including Charlie XCX swear by them. But what are polynucleotides and do they work?

Review of unpaid carer debts announced after damning report


Former charity boss Liz Sayce found confusing guidance on Carer's Allowance had left thousands with fines and surprise bills.

Boy with rare condition amazes doctors after world-first gene therapy


Oliver has an inherited condition called Hunter syndrome, which causes progressive damage to the body and brain.

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.

Lord Cameron reveals he had prostate cancer


The former PM is calling for more men to be screened for the disease, which is the most common cancer in males in the UK.

Obesity jab drug fails to slow Alzheimer's


There were initial hopes that the drug in weight loss jab Wegovy could slow progression of dementia.

JFK's granddaughter raises awareness of rare leukaemia with poignant essay


Doctors say Tatiana Schlossberg's struggle - even with the best care as a member of a prominent family - emphasises the need for more research.

Man donates kidney to woman he met after crash


Transplant donor says "anyone with a heart would give something to keep someone else alive".

Transplant pioneer Sir Terence English dies at 93


Tributes are paid to the renowned surgeon who carried out the UK's first successful heart transplant.

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.

Adolescence lasts into 30s - new study shows four pivotal ages for your brain


Brain scans on thousands of people reveal the dramatic shifts the brain goes through between birth and death.

NHS trust fined £200k over vulnerable girl's death


A court found a health trust had failed to provide safe care for Ellame at Worthing Hospital.

NHS doctor suspended over alleged antisemitic social media posts


The tribunal ruled the doctor's posts "may impact on patient confidence" in both her and the profession.

School shuts for deep clean after pupil sickness


Congleton High School wrote to staff and parents to inform them of the closure.

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