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German doctor jailed for murder of 15 patients and suspected of more

BBC Health RSS Feed - Wed, 07/08/2026 - 14:25
The German palliative care doctor has been sentenced to life imprisonment for killing 15 of his patients.

What does extreme heat do to your body?

BBC Health RSS Feed - Wed, 07/08/2026 - 13:17
Dr Oscar explains what does extreme heat do to your body?

More or less protein? The foods to get you through a heatwave

BBC Health RSS Feed - Wed, 07/08/2026 - 05:29
When turning on the oven is a no-no and you're bored of salads, these foods (and drinks) will help to beat the heat.

More or less protein? The foods to get you through a heatwave

BBC Health RSS Feed - Wed, 07/08/2026 - 05:29
When turning on the oven is a no-no and you're bored of salads, these foods (and drinks) will help to beat the heat.

What in the World

BBC Health RSS Feed - Tue, 07/07/2026 - 13:30
Heatwaves can lead to heatstroke and dehydration

Public to be asked who should pay for social care as part of major review

BBC Health RSS Feed - Tue, 07/07/2026 - 11:05
Baroness Louise Casey, who is leading the review, has called the current system "impossible".

Two tests GPs can soon offer to help spot endometriosis

BBC Health RSS Feed - Tue, 07/07/2026 - 09:16
Experts hope they will be a game-changer and cut the nine-year or longer diagnosis waits patients can currently face.

Inside Health

BBC Health RSS Feed - Tue, 07/07/2026 - 09:00
Are mosquitos biting earlier and how to optimise sperm.

Inside Health

BBC Health RSS Feed - Tue, 07/07/2026 - 09:00
Are mosquitos biting earlier and how to optimise sperm.

Endometriosis could be diagnosed by blood test, research suggests

BBC Health RSS Feed - Tue, 07/07/2026 - 05:15
Scientists from the University of Edinburgh say people with the condition have a distinct pattern of hormones.

Unmasked: The autistic women authoring a better future

BBC Health RSS Feed - Tue, 07/07/2026 - 05:04
Late-diagnosed autistic women explain the need to fill knowledge gaps after decades of being hidden.

Stability of electrolytes in whole blood at room temperature prior to centrifugation: Implications for clinical analysis

Journals RSS Feed - Tue, 07/07/2026 - 01:39
Annals of Clinical Biochemistry, Ahead of Print.
Background/ObjectivesThe pre-analytical stability of electrolytes in capped whole blood at room temperature remains uncertain due to limited studies and inconsistent findings. This study investigates electrolyte stability during delayed centrifugation, in ...

Why some African nations are turning down Trump aid money

BBC Health RSS Feed - Tue, 07/07/2026 - 00:49
The Trump administration sees the aid as more transactional - but some say it is not a fair trade.

Women face hidden fertility ceiling despite donor eggs

BBC Health RSS Feed - Mon, 07/06/2026 - 23:33
Age-related changes in the womb lining may be the cause and could be treatable in the future, say experts.

The weight loss pill that you can now buy in the UK

BBC Health RSS Feed - Mon, 07/06/2026 - 18:58
All the you need to know about the weight loss pill Wegovy being available in the UK.

Consultants in England vote in favour of NHS strikes

BBC Health RSS Feed - Mon, 07/06/2026 - 16:23
The senior doctors in England now have a mandate for strike action over the next 12 months.

How often do you get up from your desk?

BBC Health RSS Feed - Mon, 07/06/2026 - 15:32
A study found that even a five-minute walk boosts your mood and lowers fatigue.

How often do you get up from your desk?

BBC Health RSS Feed - Mon, 07/06/2026 - 15:32
A study found that even a five-minute walk boosts your mood and lowers fatigue.

How to get through World Cup-induced sleep deprivation

BBC Health RSS Feed - Mon, 07/06/2026 - 13:09
The euphoria from England's dramatic victory over Mexico might not be enough to get you through Monday.

Commentary on the impact of lithium heparin vacutainer tubes on daily cerebrospinal fluid analysis

Journals RSS Feed - Mon, 07/06/2026 - 04:59
Annals of Clinical Biochemistry, Ahead of Print.

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