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BBC Health
‘Something wasn’t right’: Wrong sperm given to UK families by IVF clinics in northern Cyprus
Families of seven children believe the wrong sperm or egg donors were used in their IVF treatment.
31 Mar 2026 Read more →
BBC Health
Why the benefit used by more than 8 million people may not be fit for the future
Can Universal Credit and the work and benefits system more generally reshape itself to meet a new reality?
30 Mar 2026 Read more →
BBC Health Brain & Nerves
New hope for children with severe epilepsy
Researchers says millions of people globally could be carriers of the faulty gene behind the disorder.
30 Mar 2026 Read more →
BBC Health Heart & Circulation
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.
30 Mar 2026 Read more →
BBC Health Mental Health
‘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.
29 Mar 2026 Read more →
BBC Health Skin
Our skin is falling off and no-one can tell us why
People sharing pictures and accounts on socials of red, inflamed skin have triggered the first UK research into TSW.
29 Mar 2026 Read more →
BBC Health
Pupil art sessions ‘bring joy’ to hospice
The Hospice in the Weald in Pembury runs the sessions for people with life-limiting conditions.
28 Mar 2026 Read more →
BBC Health Cancer
Ultrasound delays putting pregnant women and cancer patients at risk, sonographers say
Demand for ultrasound has increased but too few people are being trained for the job, sonographers warn.
28 Mar 2026 Read more →
BBC Health
Are UK students at risk of more deadly meningitis outbreaks?
The worst seems to be over, but questions remain about why this happened and whether it could happen again.
28 Mar 2026 Read more →
BBC Health
Is screen time always bad and how do I manage it?
How do you manage screen time, does it have a bad impact and what steps can you take to mitigate…
27 Mar 2026 Read more →
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