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BBC Health Cancer

Emotional TV plea for cancer research leads to meeting with PM

Scottish athlete, Archie Goodburn, who was diagnosed with three inoperable brain tumours two years ago, met Andy Burnham after an…

15 Oct 2026 Read more →

BBC Health Diabetes & Weight

Who is getting weight loss jags on the NHS in Scotland?

Fewer than 800 Scots have received jabs for weight loss on the NHS despite them being approved for use three…

15 Oct 2026 Read more →

No money for new emergency department, says minister

Robbie Butler says a new ED at Altnagelvin hospital in Derry is a priority but he does not have the…

15 Oct 2026 Read more →

Do you really need protein powder to build muscle?

Do you really need protein powder to build muscle?

15 Oct 2026 Read more →

BBC Health Womens Health

‘Some think endometriosis is just a bad period, but it’s so much worse’

Women with endometriosis are suffering financially as well as physically, a new report by MPs warns.

15 Oct 2026 Read more →

BBC Health Diabetes & Weight

Fewer than 800 Scots have received jabs for weight loss on NHS, BBC finds

Only five of Scotland's 14 health boards currently offer the treatment specifically for weight loss, it has emerged.

15 Oct 2026 Read more →

BBC Health Cancer

My contraceptive coil saved my life after it revealed I had cancer

Caroline Bailey was diagnosed after suffering with "a stabbing pain in the middle of my abdomen".

15 Oct 2026 Read more →

I’m 12 and I want to try protein powder – should I?

We asked experts how safe it is for children and teenagers to take protein supplements.

15 Oct 2026 Read more →

BBC Health Womens Health

Warning to women amid shortages of some HRT products

Two brands of HRT patches, including Estradot transdermal and FemSeven Conti patches, have been affected, the Department of Health has…

14 Oct 2026 Read more →

First minister ‘does not accept’ there is no more money for Stormont

The Northern Ireland secretary says there is "very little financial accountability or responsibility" across the executive.

14 Oct 2026 Read more →

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