Entries by BBC News

Could RFK Jr’s move to pull mRNA vaccine funding be a huge miscalculation? /in /by

The US is withdrawing $500m for vaccines for diseases like flu and Covid. Health correspondent James Gallagher asks if it's the right call.

Union and government to restart talks on ending doctor dispute /in /by

BMA says there is window of opportunity in coming weeks to reach a settlement after 12 strikes.

Inside Health /in /by

We try to figure out why drug deaths are at an all-time high - and what can be done.

Artists help pupils and centre users create murals /in /by

The murals are created at a special education school and wellbeing and cancer support centre.

The teenage caffeine pouch trend troubling US experts /in /by

Some social media influencers are pushing products to young gym-goers and students, health experts warn.

Doctors’ union agrees to resume talks with Streeting /in /by

But the health secretary says he will not negotiate on pay, adding that the union has lost goodwill with their five-day walkout.

Why did resident doctors strike and what are they paid? /in /by

Resident doctors in England went on strike over pay for five days at the end of July 2025.

The doctor strike has ended – what comes next? /in /by

With doctors returning to work after five-day walkout, is there an opportunity for talks to re-start?

Sleep, exercise, hydrate – do we really need to stick to recommended daily doses? /in /by

As a study casts doubt on the daily steps maxim, we take a look at some other health benchmarks we’re often told to strive for.

Why we need to talk about periods, breasts and injuries in women’s sport /in /by

Understanding the pressure elite sport puts on women’s bodies is pushing athletes to new levels of excellence.