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Burnham to address social care, youth unemployment and devolution

3 hours 2 min ago
A No 10 source says it is an attempt by the prime minister to show he is "hitting the ground running".

First person gets new experimental vaccine for Ebola

Fri, 07/24/2026 - 14:43
Ed Hunt, 37 and from the UK, voluteered after seeing news reports of the deadly Ebola outbreak in DR Congo.

Female veterans support group makes national impact

Fri, 07/24/2026 - 04:52
Chelley Tulloch, a former RAF medic, is one of 48 female veterans to benefit from the groups' help.

'Evidence lacking' for mental health monitoring tech

Fri, 07/24/2026 - 04:48
The Lampard Inquiry hears from experts about Oxevision technology.

Heatwave anxiety can make you feel 'incredibly helpless' - here's how to manage it

Fri, 07/24/2026 - 00:05
Extreme heat can take a toll on mental health - and young people and women are among the groups most at risk, according to one study.

Hope for thousands of MS patients as 'life-changing' drug now on NHS in England

Wed, 07/22/2026 - 23:38
Fampridine boosts nerve signals to make it easier to walk, with up to 5,000 eligible.

Teenager drops social media addiction lawsuit against Meta

Wed, 07/22/2026 - 19:04
Claims from a 15-year-old boy were set to go to trial next week in Los Angeles, but the case has now been dropped.

Rise in women in their 20s developing Type 2 diabetes

Wed, 07/22/2026 - 13:35
England is seeing a "worrying increase" in young women in their 20s developing type 2 diabetes.

Baby can't access lifesaving treatment

Wed, 07/22/2026 - 12:15
The parents of baby Macs fear he has days to live and say he urgently needs specialist equipment.

Why Joe Marler turned to cycling

Wed, 07/22/2026 - 07:10
Joe Marler tells BBC Sport's Alex Fletcher about the benefits of cycling.

Removing tax from sanitary products 'pointless'

Wed, 07/22/2026 - 05:29
Jersey's government has spent more than £500,000 on its free period product scheme since 2022.

UK humanitarian worker monitored for Ebola in London hospital

Wed, 07/22/2026 - 00:52
The health worker was evacuated to the UK from the DR Congo after being potentially exposed to the virus.

More young women in their 20s are getting type 2 diabetes

Wed, 07/22/2026 - 00:03
England is seeing "a worrying increase" in women in their 20s developing type 2 diabetes, say experts. Here's what to look out for.

Inside Health

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 09:00
Also, running during pregnancy and how to recover.

Your tips on getting a fussy child to eat, and six recipes they'll love

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 00:16
Want to avoid battles over broccoli and squabbles over spinach? We've asked you for your advice on how to cope at mealtimes over the summer holidays.

'If only people knew what a tick could do' - the deadly meat allergies caused by tick bites

Mon, 07/20/2026 - 18:01
Mammalian meat allergy is a growing problem along Australia's east coast - and it's caused by tick bites.

How AI can help with healthcare

Mon, 07/20/2026 - 16:50
Dr Chris and Dr Xand continue their conversation about AI medicine with Dr Emma Karoune.

Rare identical quadruplets born in Australia

Mon, 07/20/2026 - 12:57
The parents of the four naturally-conceived girls were taken by "immense surprise" with the pregnancy, the hospital said.

Why do we procrastinate?

Mon, 07/20/2026 - 10:06
The cause can be hidden or buried, says Dr Itamar Shatz, a lecturer at Cambridge University who is publishing a book on the subject this week.

Granny wins care home Happy Hour law change

Mon, 07/20/2026 - 06:57
Anita Le Brun, the face of a campaign to allow for alcohol to be served at care homes without a licence, is celebrating its success.

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