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AI toys for children misread emotions and respond inappropriately, researchers warn

Fri, 03/13/2026 - 09:10
In first study of its kind, Cambridge researchers found AI toys could misread some children's emotions.

Woman with rare blood feels 'honoured' to donate

Fri, 03/13/2026 - 06:22
A woman whose blood is so rare that it is frozen for up to three decades feels "very special".

Woman with rare blood feels 'honoured' to donate

Fri, 03/13/2026 - 06:22
A woman whose blood is so rare that it is frozen for up to three decades feels "very special".

Woman only found out she had terminal brain cancer after a suitcase fell on her head

Fri, 03/13/2026 - 06:10
Lauren Macpherson was travelling home from a festival in London when her life changed forever.

'I missed my chemo and have a £12,000 hotel bill': British holidaymakers stranded by Iran war

Fri, 03/13/2026 - 00:13
Flights are restricted due to the conflict leaving people stuck running up bills for rooms and food.

GPs tell BBC they've NEVER refused sick note for mental health

Thu, 03/12/2026 - 17:15
BBC News sent a questionnaire to more than 5,000 GPs in England.

NHS tracker - are hospital waiting times improving near you?

Thu, 03/12/2026 - 11:02
Use our interactive tracker to see if treatment waits are getting better at your local hospital.

NHS tracker - are hospital waiting times improving near you?

Thu, 03/12/2026 - 11:02
Use our interactive tracker to see if treatment waits are getting better at your local hospital.

The family donating kidneys to their siblings

Thu, 03/12/2026 - 10:40
"When people say to you, 'what have you done in your life?' I can say I've saved someone's life."

Police probe breast cancer treatment allegations

Thu, 03/12/2026 - 09:22
The inquiry is being held over concerns of poor care at the County Durham and Darlington trust.

Police probe breast cancer treatment allegations

Thu, 03/12/2026 - 09:22
The inquiry is being held over concerns of poor care at the County Durham and Darlington trust.

Hundreds of GPs tell BBC they have never refused a fit note for mental health concerns

Thu, 03/12/2026 - 09:21
The number of fit notes issued has been rising, with more than 11.2m approved in England last year.

Hundreds of GPs tell BBC they have never refused a sick note over mental health concerns

Thu, 03/12/2026 - 00:01
The number of fit notes issued has been rising, with more than 11.2m approved in England last year.

Proton beam hope for asbestos cancer patients

Wed, 03/11/2026 - 17:04
Mesothelioma is an incurable cancer linked to asbestos, but a trial hopes to prolong patient lives.

Proton beam hope for asbestos cancer patients

Wed, 03/11/2026 - 17:04
Mesothelioma is an incurable cancer linked to asbestos, but a trial hopes to prolong patient lives.

Endometriosis study aims for safer diagnosis

Wed, 03/11/2026 - 16:18
Researchers in Worcestershire are using electrodes as a non-invasive diagnosis tool.

'My daughter died in her sleep, with no warning'

Wed, 03/11/2026 - 15:35
Jo-Ann Burns says her daughter Nicola wasn't told about Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy.

Alternative to HRT for menopausal hot flushes now on NHS

Wed, 03/11/2026 - 12:54
The non-hormonal daily pill could benefit 500,000 women for whom HRT is not suitable.

Alternative to HRT for menopausal hot flushes now on NHS

Wed, 03/11/2026 - 12:54
The non-hormonal daily pill could benefit 500,000 women for whom HRT is not suitable.

Alternative to HRT for menopausal hot flushes now on NHS

Wed, 03/11/2026 - 12:54
The non-hormonal daily pill could benefit 500,000 women for whom HRT is not suitable.

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