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.
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More cancer patients could receive genetic testing thanks to a new technique pioneered in Cambridge.
More cancer patients could receive genetic testing thanks to a new technique pioneered in Cambridge. -
Can we grow a third set of teeth? Dr Oscar examines the truth behind the headlines
Can we grow a third set of teeth? Dr Oscar examines the truth behind the headlines -
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. -
Caroline Fonjock says she owes her life to the medics who quickly diagnosed and treated her.
Caroline Fonjock says she owes her life to the medics who quickly diagnosed and treated her. -
Now a successful TV presenter, Briony May Williams said she started stress-baking when she became ill.
Now a successful TV presenter, Briony May Williams said she started stress-baking when she became ill. -
There are glimpses of happiness in the Democratic Republic of Congo's fight against the virus that has killed more than 170.
There are glimpses of happiness in the Democratic Republic of Congo's fight against the virus that has killed more than 170. -
Kimberley Wilson discusses compassion on Complex.
Kimberley Wilson discusses compassion on Complex. -
Three nurses behind the event say they want women to feel they can have open and honest conversations.
Three nurses behind the event say they want women to feel they can have open and honest conversations. -
New mothers say they did not receive enough breastfeeding support when their babies were born.
New mothers say they did not receive enough breastfeeding support when their babies were born. -
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. -
Resident doctor strikes are now on pause while they consider a new pay offer form the government.
Resident doctor strikes are now on pause while they consider a new pay offer form the government. -
The results could help the government plan and deliver services in the future, officials say.
The results could help the government plan and deliver services in the future, officials say. -
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. -
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. -
Children can test the new miniature replica of an MRI machine on different toys.
Children can test the new miniature replica of an MRI machine on different toys. -
The British Medical Association has announced more strike action in an ongoing dispute over pay.
The British Medical Association has announced more strike action in an ongoing dispute over pay. -
The aim of the Hele Road ward is to give students hands-on experience with equipment and patients.
The aim of the Hele Road ward is to give students hands-on experience with equipment and patients. -
Patients have been urged to only attend A&E if their condition is life-threatening or serious.
Patients have been urged to only attend A&E if their condition is life-threatening or serious. -
Only select groups of teenagers and some young people will be eligible for the vaccine. Here's why.
Only select groups of teenagers and some young people will be eligible for the vaccine. Here's why. -
What is the 'Asian squat' and should you be able to do it?
What is the 'Asian squat' and should you be able to do it? -
Some people can carry bacteria in their nose or throat without getting sick, but can spread it to others.
Some people can carry bacteria in their nose or throat without getting sick, but can spread it to others. -
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.
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.
The decision for the one-off vaccine programme follows the unprecedented outbreak in Kent this year. -
Wegovy and Mounjaro are available to certain patients on the NHS, and can also be bought privately.
Wegovy and Mounjaro are available to certain patients on the NHS, and can also be bought privately. -
Manufacturer Novo Nordisk says a daily tablet of the drug could be more convenient for some people than weekly injections.
Manufacturer Novo Nordisk says a daily tablet of the drug could be more convenient for some people than weekly injections. -
Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather.
Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather. -
Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm.
Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm. -
New data reveals sheer scale of patients in England being treated in unsafe and undignified make-shift areas.
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.
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.
Denmark's team doctor said an ICD implanted into the footballer's chest responded as it should after he collapsed on Sunday. -
Denmark's team doctor said an ICD implanted into the footballer's chest responded as it should after he collapsed on Sunday.
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.
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.
Not all fruit and veg is equal for getting nutrients called flavanols, say researchers. -
Fuelled by social media, the market for children's skincare is booming. Experts fear for the long-term impact on girls
Fuelled by social media, the market for children's skincare is booming. Experts fear for the long-term impact on girls -
A quarter of all babies in England are now delivered by emergency caesarean operations, BBC analysis shows - marking a significant rise over the last five years.
A quarter of all babies in England are now delivered by emergency caesarean operations, BBC analysis shows - marking a significant rise over the last five years. -
Cambridge scientists say they have, for the first time, tested a vaccine designed by AI.
Cambridge scientists say they have, for the first time, tested a vaccine designed by AI. -
As scientists edge closer to new treatments for hair loss, Victoria Derbyshire examines what such breakthroughs could mean for women.
As scientists edge closer to new treatments for hair loss, Victoria Derbyshire examines what such breakthroughs could mean for women. -
There are plans to move some maternity services to the Royal Liverpool - which could affect around 130 high-risk births each year
There are plans to move some maternity services to the Royal Liverpool - which could affect around 130 high-risk births each year -
The outdoor ward, at King's College Hospital in London, will monitor how much it boosts the recovery of seriously ill patients.
The outdoor ward, at King's College Hospital in London, will monitor how much it boosts the recovery of seriously ill patients. -
In June, resident doctors in England will walk out for the 16th time in a long-running dispute over pay.
In June, resident doctors in England will walk out for the 16th time in a long-running dispute over pay. -
The World Happiness Reports finds the more time spent on social media the greater loss of wellbeing.
The World Happiness Reports finds the more time spent on social media the greater loss of wellbeing. -
A postnatal choir leader says professional dog walkers pay less to use the city's parks.
A postnatal choir leader says professional dog walkers pay less to use the city's parks. -
Reformer Pilates businesses in the UK rose nearly ten-fold between 2024 and 2025.
Reformer Pilates businesses in the UK rose nearly ten-fold between 2024 and 2025. -
The jab targets the H5N1 flu strain which has caused devastating infections in bird populations worldwide, but has yet to spread between humans.
The jab targets the H5N1 flu strain which has caused devastating infections in bird populations worldwide, but has yet to spread between humans. -
Covid vaccines saved hundreds of thousands of lives, but a small minority harmed need better support, says report.
Covid vaccines saved hundreds of thousands of lives, but a small minority harmed need better support, says report. -
Immunisation saved hundreds of thousands of UK lives, but vaccine hesitancy remains an issue.
Immunisation saved hundreds of thousands of UK lives, but vaccine hesitancy remains an issue. -
The fourth report from the inquiry into the pandemic said the vaccine roll-out was an "extraordinary feat".
The fourth report from the inquiry into the pandemic said the vaccine roll-out was an "extraordinary feat". -
James Gallagher finds out how a hot flush feels - and delves into a new treatment.
James Gallagher finds out how a hot flush feels - and delves into a new treatment. - Loading more…