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Kirsty Dixon from York runs support groups for women going through the menopause. ‘Menopause made me forget my name’
Catherine says “you put on a sort of brave face” during treatment but afterwards it can also feel “really difficult”. Catherine talks candidly of ‘life-changing’ cancer treatment
Two young women speak to the BBC about why ketamine has become such a popular drug. Ketamine helped me escape my negative thoughts – then it nearly killed me
A maternity suite at the University Hospital of Hartlepool is suffering staff shortages. No date for restarting baby deliveries at hospital
It will be illegal to sell or supply disposable vapes from 1 June 2025. Why are disposable vapes being banned and how harmful is vaping?
The RSPB, which helped draw up the scheme, says it has been a success in other parts of the UK. New nature health scheme aims to boost well-being
Some black market cigarettes have been found to contain dead flies and asbestos. But the trade nods to a wider issue, a BBC investigation has found The sale of illegal cigarettes signals a deeper problem with UK high streets
Official figures show that the birth rate in England and Wales went up for the first time since 2021. ‘Notable’ rise in dads over 60 in England and Wales
Relatives of care home residents tell the Covid inquiry they will never get over how their loved ones died. Covid inquiry hears of ‘generational slaughter’
Former health secretary Matt Hancock denied claims the government’s attempt to throw a protective ring around care homes in early 2020 was empty rhetoric. Covid care home policy was ‘least worst decision’ – Hancock
The Covid inquiry will examine the impact of the pandemic on care services, starting on Monday. Covid inquiry to look at impact on care services
The most powerful public health official in the US is reviled by some medics – but even some of his critics accept that he is bringing drive to healthcare areas that have long been neglected Is RFK Jr’s divisive plan to Make America Healthy Again fearmongering – or revolutionary?
A digital imaging service has reduced waiting times for patients with suspected skin cancers. Digital imaging cuts waiting times for skin cancer
The BBC looks at what the government’s 10-year NHS plan could mean in practice. Seven ways Starmer’s plan could change the NHS
As the BBC names a beautician who gave illegal jabs, two victims share their story. Woman left fighting for life as fake Botox beautician apologises
Supermarkets will be challenged to sell healthier food, under a new government obesity plan. Make healthy food more appealing, government tells supermarkets
It’s hoped phages could give us new ways of treating infections which are immune to antibiotics. I found a bacteria-eating virus in my loo – could it save your life?
But nurses, doctors and health experts say that more funding and extra staff are needed to make it a reality. New plan will fundamentally rewire NHS, says PM
James Gallagher looks at the evidence for claims the benefits of sun could outweigh risks. Inside Health