BBC Health NewsDoes taking Vitamin C help to stop a cold? 20 February 2026The doctors speak to Professor of Immunology, Dan Davis.Sepsis warning after woman's quadruple amputation 20 February 2026Manjit Sangha, from Penn, near Wolverhampton, says her life drastically change in one weekend.Cats may hold clues for human cancer treatment 20 February 2026The household cat could hold the key to understanding certain types of cancer, such as breast cancer.Single vaccine could protect against all coughs, colds and flus, researchers say 19 February 2026A Stanford University team have tested their nasal spray vaccine in animals but still need to do human clinical trials.NHS joint ops disrupted amid bone cement supply problems 18 February 2026Around 1,000 operations a week rely on the product as patients are warned delays are inevitable.Children injured by NHS can claim damages for lifetime lost earnings, court rules 18 February 2026The decision from the Supreme Court, on the case of a child who sustained a brain injury at birth in 2015, could have significant cost implications for the NHS.Woman's leg amputated after botched knee op 18 February 2026The patient was the victim of a "life-changing error" when a drill slipped during surgery.5 Live News Specials 18 February 2026That Time of the Month with Naga Munchetty, Dr Nighat Arif and Dr Christine EkechiRadio 1’s Life Hacks: Mental Health Special 18 February 2026Greg James and a panel of guests sensitively discuss male mental health and suicide.Scotland's supplies of prescription co-codamol limited until June 18 February 2026Some health boards have told people using the painkiller to begin reducing their tablets by one a week.
