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Over one million children referred for mental healthcare - with anxiety the main reason

BBC Health RSS Feed - Mon, 06/29/2026 - 00:58
Demand is soaring beyond capacity, meaning children in England wait years for help with various conditions.

Loved and loathed: The making of India's viral liver doctor

BBC Health RSS Feed - Sun, 06/28/2026 - 23:11
Dr Cyriac Abby Philips has built a large online following, but often clashes with India's traditional medicine specialists.

Resident doctors take strike action over pay

BBC Health RSS Feed - Sun, 06/28/2026 - 23:06
The BMA said there will "undoubtedly be cancellation of operations, outpatient appointments and elective care" but "patient safety will still be prioritised".

Catherine completes Three Peaks Challenge to 'explore life beyond' cancer diagnosis

BBC Health RSS Feed - Sun, 06/28/2026 - 18:05
The Princess of Wales did the endurance event to raise awareness about "holistic healthcare" for cancer patients.

Tributes paid to pioneering gynaecological surgeon

BBC Health RSS Feed - Sat, 06/27/2026 - 06:07
Prof Christopher Balogun-Lynch was "pivotal" in the development of Milton Keynes University Hospital.

Woman found cancer after requesting mammogram at 79

BBC Health RSS Feed - Sat, 06/27/2026 - 05:26
Carol Turansky says it was only discovered after she contacted the breast cancer screening unit.

Even young and fit urged to skip runs and too many beers in heatwave

BBC Health RSS Feed - Fri, 06/26/2026 - 10:24
Cardiac arrests have gone up during very hot weather, and it's not just among the elderly and frail, experts are warning.

Is laughter really the best medicine?

BBC Health RSS Feed - Fri, 06/26/2026 - 05:27
Researchers launch a "Laughter Lab" to explore how laughing can improve wellbeing and health.

Is laughter really the best medicine?

BBC Health RSS Feed - Fri, 06/26/2026 - 05:27
Researchers launch a "Laughter Lab" to explore how laughing can improve wellbeing and health.

How to treat heat exhaustion

BBC Health RSS Feed - Thu, 06/25/2026 - 18:37
BBC Medical Editor Fergus Walsh speaks to St John's ambulance service about treating heat exhaustion.

What in the World

BBC Health RSS Feed - Thu, 06/25/2026 - 13:30
Researchers are trying to improve how Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder is diagnosed

How Aussies taught kids to stay safe in the sun

BBC Health RSS Feed - Thu, 06/25/2026 - 12:42
In 1981, Australia launched a fight against skin cancer with help from a yellow cartoon seagull and a catchy jingle.

Obesity cases rising fastest in young adults

BBC Health RSS Feed - Wed, 06/24/2026 - 23:11
Experts say the cost of living, pandemic and boom in unhealthy food are behind the rise in cases.

Consultants and specialist doctors to begin strike action

BBC Health RSS Feed - Wed, 06/24/2026 - 23:00
Most routine and elective services will be cancelled but full emergency cover will remain in place.

Why women are more affected by hot weather than men

BBC Health RSS Feed - Wed, 06/24/2026 - 18:39
Why are women’s bodies impacted by heat differently to men’s?

Why women are more affected by hot weather than men

BBC Health RSS Feed - Wed, 06/24/2026 - 18:39
Why are women’s bodies impacted by heat differently to men’s?

How can we keep children safe during the heatwave?

BBC Health RSS Feed - Wed, 06/24/2026 - 17:38
A doctor from Bristol Royal Hospital for Children gives his tips for keeping children protected.

A letter sent by worried staff shows why maternity care is still failing too many families

BBC Health RSS Feed - Wed, 06/24/2026 - 13:06
Families will continue to be failed unless the NHS makes meaningful changes, BBC's Michael Buchanan writes.

Population-specific HOMA-IR reference ranges in Iraq: Defining insulin sensitivity in a Middle Eastern cohort

Journals RSS Feed - Wed, 06/24/2026 - 12:58
Annals of Clinical Biochemistry, Ahead of Print.
The homeostatic model assessment for insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) is one of the most commonly applied surrogate markers for the measurement of insulin resistance; however, the use of this metric does require sex-specific, age-specific, and body mass index ...

Optimizing laboratory quality with sigma metrics: Application of CLIA 2024 total allowable error guidelines

Journals RSS Feed - Wed, 06/24/2026 - 12:57
Annals of Clinical Biochemistry, Ahead of Print.
BackgroundStatistical quality control continues to serve as the cornerstone for ensuring the accuracy and reliability of laboratory investigations. The current research aimed to evaluate the performance of biochemistry parameters using Six Sigma metrics ...

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