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‘New cancer test makes me feel women’s health matters’
A patient praises a new test for womb cancer being trialled at hospitals in Suffolk and Norfolk.
17/05/2026/by BBC NewsLiving with PMDD is like having the Grim Reaper visit every month
Women diagnosed with premenstrual dysphoric disorder discuss how it impacts their lives.
17/05/2026/by BBC NewsCanadian from hantavirus-hit cruise ship tests positive
The individual is one of four former passengers on the MV Hondius isolating on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.
16/05/2026/by BBC NewsI tried the UK’s ‘saltiest’ sandwich – here’s what I learned
Health correspondent James Gallagher absorbs more than the recommended daily limit in just one meal to find out how salt affects our bodies.
16/05/2026/by BBC NewsWhat we know about the Reading Meningitis B cases
Two people ill with meningitis in Reading have been confirmed as pupils at two schools
15/05/2026/by BBC NewsWho is James Murray, the new health secretary replacing Wes Streeting?
What are the most pressing priorities for the new minister in charge of health?
15/05/2026/by BBC NewsWhat sugar does to your body
Just how bad for you is eating sugar? And why is fruit still a good option - even though it has lots of sugar?
14/05/2026/by BBC News‘We’re right on track,’ says Streeting as key target for hospital waiting times hit
Government his its interim target of 65% of patients in England being treated within 18 weeks.
14/05/2026/by BBC NewsHow do weight-loss drugs like Mounjaro and Wegovy work?
Wegovy and Mounjaro are available to certain patients on the NHS, and can also be bought privately.
13/05/2026/by BBC NewsPosh sandwich has more salt than nearly five cheeseburgers
Action on Salt & Sugar said people should not be exposed to a "hidden health risk every time they buy lunch".
13/05/2026/by BBC NewsMPs call for sunbed advertising ban to help prevent skin cancer
A report by a cross-party group of MPs has found the majority of skin cancer cases are preventable.
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Latest BBC News Health
- ‘New cancer test makes me feel women’s health matters’17/05/2026 - 6:37 am
- Living with PMDD is like having the Grim Reaper visit every month17/05/2026 - 12:17 am
- Canadian from hantavirus-hit cruise ship tests positive16/05/2026 - 9:36 pm