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BBC Health
Martha’s Rule rolled out at every A&E department in England
The rule is named after 13-year-old Martha Mills, whose family's concerns about her care were not listened to before her…
22 Sep 2026 Read more →
NHS
UKHSA and University of Oxford scientists uncover genetic changes in the bacteria causing severe Kent meningococcal disease outbreak
Scientists used genome sequencing to identify genetic changes that may explain the severity of the Kent meningococcal disease outbreak earlier…
22 Sep 2026 Read more →
BBC Health
Scientists discover why Kent meningitis outbreak was so severe
The bacteria responsible picked up some new genetic material, say experts.
22 Sep 2026 Read more →
BBC Health Skin
The simple skincare routine for teens that actually works – and five expert tips
From popping spots to getting enough sleep, experts share their advice on the best way to look after teenage skin.
21 Sep 2026 Read more →
BBC Health Womens Health
Invitation for men to ‘experience hot flushes’
A MenoVest will allow people at an event in Hull to experience one of the symptoms of the menopause.
21 Sep 2026 Read more →
BBC Health Mental Health
How ‘box breathing’ can help with stress
How 'box breathing' can help with stress
21 Sep 2026 Read more →
BBC Health
Watch: Patrick Clancy says he forgives his ex-wife, Lindsay
The ex-husband of a US mother accused of murdering their three children has said he would have been "eaten up…
21 Sep 2026 Read more →
BBC Health Mental Health
‘Other generations just buried it’ – Youths share their mental health concerns
The BBC's Catherine Burns spoke to some young mental health ambassadors who called for an increase in mental health support.
21 Sep 2026 Read more →
BBC Health Mental Health
‘Young people are not snowflakes’ new report finds
Accusations that the young are a snowflake generation are wrong, the head of an independent review into mental health, ADHD…
21 Sep 2026 Read more →
BBC Health
Which emergency foods should you stock up on?
The BBC's Annabel Rackham shares some dos and don'ts, following government advice in case of food supply chain disruption.
21 Sep 2026 Read more →
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