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BBC Health
New mums ‘left to get on with it’ as C-section numbers hit record high
Caesarean section rates have reached record levels in the UK, with postoperative recovery support identified as inadequate despite the major surgical nature…
08 Sep 2026 View brief →
BBC Health Mental Health / Psychiatry
Train station to mark World Suicide Prevention Day
World Suicide Prevention Day activities are expanding beyond traditional support services to include creative and social interventions such as poetry, art, music,…
08 Sep 2026 View brief →
BBC Health
A&E did not get the basics right – my son’s life was ruined at 32
Clinical negligence claims in England are increasing, with A&E departments emerging as a significant source of preventable patient harm, highlighting systemic failures…
08 Sep 2026 View brief →
BBC Health
What in the World
To help you effectively, could you please share: The actual health news article or its content
07 Sep 2026 View brief →
BBC Health Oncology
‘I have chronic cancer but I’m not going to die’ – BBC presenter Maryam Moshiri
Polycythaemia vera should be considered in patients with unexplained blood count abnormalities; routine GP testing can identify the condition before symptomatic presentation…
07 Sep 2026 View brief →
UKHSA Respiratory / COPD / Asthma
Only around half of primary school children got their flu vaccine last year
Flu vaccination uptake in primary school children fell to approximately 50% last year, indicating substantial coverage gaps in this vulnerable population School-based…
07 Sep 2026 View brief →
BBC Health Women's Health
Powerlifter wins golds despite endometriosis pain
Endometriosis should not be assumed to be incompatible with high-level athletic performance; affected individuals may continue competing effectively with appropriate management Healthcare…
07 Sep 2026 View brief →
BBC Health Oncology
BBC News presenter reveals she has blood cancer
High-profile diagnosis raises public awareness of blood cancer, potentially increasing patient consultations and need for GPs to recognise presenting symptoms Media coverage…
06 Sep 2026 View brief →
BBC Health
Helping stoma bag users to swim with confidence
Stoma bag users now have dedicated swimming sessions at the Royal United Hospital in Bath, addressing a common barrier to physical activity…
05 Sep 2026 View brief →
BBC Health
How the hunger for a new weight loss drug is feeding an industry of fakes
Counterfeit weight loss drugs are proliferating on the black market, posing significant patient safety risks from unregulated manufacturing and unknown contents Demand…
04 Sep 2026 View brief →