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BBC Health
The man who wants to bring human composting to the UK
Human composting is an emerging end-of-life practice that converts deceased bodies into soil through decomposition in sealed vessels containing organic matter The…
31 Mar 2026 View brief →
BBC Health
PM gives BMA 48 hours to call-off strike or lose 1,000 training posts
Strike deadline: PM has issued BMA a 48-hour ultimatum to cancel the planned six-day Easter strike or face withdrawal of 1,000 medical…
31 Mar 2026 View brief →
BBC Health Women's Health
‘Something wasn’t right’: Wrong sperm given to UK families by IVF clinics in northern Cyprus
Seven UK families have identified potential mix-ups involving incorrect sperm or egg donors at IVF clinics in northern Cyprus, raising serious concerns…
31 Mar 2026 View brief →
BBC Health
Why the benefit used by more than 8 million people may not be fit for the future
Universal Credit now supports over 8 million people, raising questions about whether the current system can sustainably meet evolving population needs and…
30 Mar 2026 View brief →
BBC Health Neurology
New hope for children with severe epilepsy
Researchers says millions of people globally could be carriers of the faulty gene behind the disorder. This update is most useful for…
30 Mar 2026 View brief →
BBC Health Cardiology / Cardiovascular
Man fears stroke or heart attack due to aspirin shortage
David Slater, 72, says ministers need to step up and sort out issues with the medication. This update is most useful for…
30 Mar 2026 View brief →
BBC Health Mental Health / Psychiatry
‘I nearly broke trying to help my partner with addiction issues’
Claire Harkin believes the experiences of people who are supporting loved ones with an addiction can be overlooked. This update is most…
29 Mar 2026 View brief →
BBC Health Dermatology
Our skin is falling off and no-one can tell us why
Topical Steroid Withdrawal: Key Clinical Takeaways TSW is now subject to formal UK research: Growing social media documentation of cases has prompted…
29 Mar 2026 View brief →
BBC Health
Pupil art sessions ‘bring joy’ to hospice
Art therapy sessions at hospices provide meaningful psychosocial support for palliative care patients with life-limiting conditions, offering potential benefits for quality of…
28 Mar 2026 View brief →
BBC Health Oncology
Ultrasound delays putting pregnant women and cancer patients at risk, sonographers say
Ultrasound service capacity is insufficient due to inadequate sonographer training, creating delays that compromise care for pregnant women and cancer patients requiring…
28 Mar 2026 View brief →