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Resident doctors in England have accepted a new pay deal, officially ending their three-year dispute with the government. This resolution concludes multiple rounds of industrial action that significantly impacted healthcare services across the country. The agreement means an immediate cessation of strikes, aiming to restore stability to the National Health Service. This marks a critical development for patient care and

Over one million children in England have been referred for mental healthcare, with anxiety being the primary reason. Demand for these services now significantly exceeds capacity, resulting in children facing multi-year waiting lists for treatment. This highlights a critical and growing challenge within the national healthcare system.

The Princess of Wales did the endurance event to raise awareness about "holistic healthcare" for cancer patients.

Cardiac arrests have gone up during very hot weather, and it's not just among the elderly and frail, experts are warning.

Experts say the cost of living, pandemic and boom in unhealthy food are behind the rise in cases.

Sitting for prolonged periods is associated with health complications – but you can counteract the risks of a sedentary life.

The immunotherpay can give children and adults three extra years before they need to use insulin.

Dr. Hilary Cass, author of a significant report on gender identity services, advocates for a puberty blocker trial in the UK. She asserts that conducting the trial is crucial to prevent greater harm to children. This position follows her comprehensive review, which highlighted significant concerns regarding current practices and the need for robust evidence to guide future medical interventions for

Dr Hilary Cass says she is "absolutely convinced that more children will be harmed if we don't do the trial than if we do."

The presenter shared his "aggressive" cancer diagnosis on an episode of Clarkson's Farm earlier this week.

Jeremy Clarkson, the well-known presenter, has announced he is in remission from prostate cancer. His "aggressive" cancer diagnosis was initially shared with the public on a recent episode of his show, Clarkson's Farm, earlier this week. The BBC Health report confirms this significant health update, marking a positive change from his previous diagnosis.

Gender-questioning children will have to be at least 11 years old to take part in a clinical trial of puberty-blocking drugs.

Gender-questioning children will have to be at least 11 years old to take part in a clinical trial of puberty-blocking drugs.

BBC Health reports on rising temperatures expected over the next few days, highlighting children's vulnerability to heat. The article provides five practical tips for parents and caregivers to protect children from heat-related risks. This guidance aims to ensure children remain safe and cool during the upcoming warm weather period across affected regions, offering preventative measures against potential health issues.

Temperatures are set to rise over the next few days, and children can be especially vulnerable - so read on for tips to protect them.

A new study finds that hundreds of lives have been saved since school-age girls were offered the HPV jab in 2008.

A new study finds that hundreds of lives have been saved since school-age girls were offered the HPV jab in 2008.

How a very special hairdressing salon in Lowestoft is cutting it when it comes to neurodivergence.

How a very special hairdressing salon in Lowestoft is cutting it when it comes to neurodivergence.

Many women are buying less effective pain medication for period cramps, supermarket data suggests.

Many women are buying less effective pain medication for period cramps, supermarket data suggests.

The walkout had been due to start at 07:00 BST on Monday and last until Friday.

The walkout had been due to start at 07:00 BST on Monday and last until Friday.

Patients on the trial have not needed medication to manage their condition.

Patients on the trial have not needed medication to manage their condition.

People tell BBC Your Voice the rising cost of private dentistry is putting them in a difficult position.

The decision for the one-off vaccine programme follows the unprecedented outbreak in Kent this year.

Manufacturer Novo Nordisk says a daily tablet of the drug could be more convenient for some people than weekly injections.

New data reveals sheer scale of patients in England being treated in unsafe and undignified make-shift areas.

Some men in England with the disease will now be offered an advanced form of treatment on the NHS.

Denmark's team doctor said an ICD implanted into the footballer's chest responded as it should after he collapsed on Sunday.

A third of the weight loss from obesity jabs can come from muscle, say experts.

Not all fruit and veg is equal for getting nutrients called flavanols, say researchers.