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UV levels explained - how do I protect myself?

How to be sun savvy and get the right level of protection from UV rays.

UV levels explained - how do I protect myself?

'I’ve invented an alternative to uncomfortable smear tests'

Sânziana Foia's non-invasive test detects harmful virus strains and delivers fast results at home.

'I’ve invented an alternative to uncomfortable smear tests'

Hospital cyber-attack hampers GP blood services

GP surgeries are struggling to process blood tests due to a pathology cyber attack three weeks ago.

Hospital cyber-attack hampers GP blood services

Person dies in UK E. coli outbreak linked to salad

It follows a recent outbreak thought to be linked to supermarket sandwiches containing salad leaves.

Person dies in UK E. coli outbreak linked to salad

Council warning over backstreet butt lifts

Manchester Council believes procedures "may be taking place this week... in non-clinical settings".

Council warning over backstreet butt lifts

11th strike of junior doctor pay dispute begins

British Medical Association members will stage five-day walkout starting at 07:00 on Thursday.

11th strike of junior doctor pay dispute begins

I have £2.6m blood and it has 'cured' my haemophilia

The NHS is about to pay for a transformational haemophilia B treatment, the BBC speaks to one of the first to get it.

I have £2.6m blood and it has 'cured' my haemophilia

What is mpox and how is it spread?

Mpox, which used to be called monkeypox, is endemic in parts of west and central Africa.

What is mpox and how is it spread?

New mpox strain in DR Congo 'most dangerous yet'

A current outbreak of the virus in the African country is "concerning", say health officials.

New mpox strain in DR Congo 'most dangerous yet'

Faces made of living skin make robots smile

Scientists find a way to attach living skin to robot faces for more realistic smiles and expressions.

Faces made of living skin make robots smile

Warning over 'double dose' ecstasy pills at festivals

A charity has warned that potentially deadly super-strength MDMA pills are being sold in the UK.

Warning over 'double dose' ecstasy pills at festivals

Government writes off £1.4bn of PPE from Covid deal

The government's deal with Full Support Healthcare was one of the most wasteful of the pandemic.

Government writes off £1.4bn of PPE from Covid deal

Low child vaccine uptake sees tipping-point warning

There are concerns over the spread of diseases such as whooping cough in England, as vaccine rates fall.

Low child vaccine uptake sees tipping-point warning

NHS confirms patient data stolen in cyber attack

The NHS said Patients should continue to attend their appointments unless they have been told otherwise.

NHS confirms patient data stolen in cyber attack

What does hot weather do to the body?

What impact do high temperatures have on our bodies?

What does hot weather do to the body?

Watch out for heat exhaustion and heatstroke

Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather.

Watch out for heat exhaustion and heatstroke

How to stay well this Glastonbury Festival

From dehydration to tinnitus, a five-day party on Worthy Farm doesn't come without its risks.

How to stay well this Glastonbury Festival

How Dame Deborah James helped save a mum's life

A mother-of-three shared her story with Dame Deborah's mother Heather on BBC Breakfast.

How Dame Deborah James helped save a mum's life

How Hollywood star Sheen helped uncover a dark secret

A chance scroll on the internet led the actor Michael Sheen on a journey to uncover a dark secret.

How Hollywood star Sheen helped uncover a dark secret

World first epilepsy device fitted in UK boy's skull

Oran, who is 13, was sometimes having hundreds of seizures a day due to his severe epilepsy.

World first epilepsy device fitted in UK boy's skull