Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm. What does hot weather do to the body?
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Simple tips to help you get a good night’s sleep during hot weather. Hot weather: How to sleep in the heat
Patients say they were left immobile or addicted to painkillers after receiving the NexGen implant. Knee implant used by NHS known for years to be faulty
David Ince says he “wouldn’t be here today” if it were not for Paul Harrison and others. Matchday football steward saved a life with CPR
How dangerous is UV radiation and how can you protect yourself when levels are high? What are UV levels and how can you protect yourself?
Barrister Mark McDonald claims he has the backing of a panel of world class experts who say there is no evidence any babies were deliberately harmed. Who should we believe? Lucy Letby’s new expert supporters claim no babies were deliberately harmed. Who should we believe?
Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather. What to do if you think someone has heat exhaustion or heatstroke
What to look for when choosing sunscreen and how to apply it to get the maximum protection. What should you look for when choosing sunscreen?
The weather alert service warns the public when high or low temperatures could damage their health. How do heat health alerts work?
But the health secretary says he will not negotiate on pay, adding that the union has lost goodwill with their five-day walkout. Doctors’ union agrees to resume talks with Streeting
BMA says there is window of opportunity in coming weeks to reach a settlement after 12 strikes. Union and government to restart talks on ending doctor dispute
With doctors returning to work after five-day walkout, is there an opportunity for talks to re-start? The doctor strike has ended – what comes next?
Resident doctors in England went on strike over pay for five days at the end of July 2025. Why did resident doctors strike and what are they paid?
What to look for when choosing sunscreen and how to apply it to get the maximum protection. What should you look for when choosing sunscreen?
The wellness drinks industry is booming – but the big benefits they promise might be too good to be true. Drinks that make you chill – do they really do what it says on the tin?
BMA says there is window of opportunity in coming weeks to reach a settlement after 12 strikes. Union and government to restart talks on ending doctor dispute
The move comes after warnings there are up to three times more graduates than vacancies in some areas of the health service. Plan to boost jobs for newly-qualified nurses and midwives
BBC Weather presenter Alexandra Humphreys explains the benefits of getting some rays. Why sunshine makes us feel good
Looking at hearing protection – from noise-cancelling headphones to ear plugs How safe are wireless headphones?
It’s hard to tone your lower back muscles, but this handy exercise can help. How a ‘seated salsa’ can help your lower back