BBC Health NewsWoman found out she had terminal brain cancer after suitcase fell on her head 13 March 2026Lauren Macpherson was travelling home from a festival in London when her life changed forever.'My hotel bill is £12,000': British holidaymakers stranded by Iran war 13 March 2026Flights are restricted due to the conflict leaving people stuck running up bills for rooms and food.AI toys for children misread emotions and respond inappropriately, researchers warn 13 March 2026In first study of its kind, Cambridge researchers found AI toys could misread some children's emotions.Woman with rare blood feels 'honoured' to donate 13 March 2026A woman whose blood is so rare that it is frozen for up to three decades feels "very special".GPs tell BBC they've NEVER refused sick note for mental health 12 March 2026BBC News sent a questionnaire to more than 5,000 GPs in England.NHS tracker - are hospital waiting times improving near you? 12 March 2026Use our interactive tracker to see if treatment waits are getting better at your local hospital.The family donating kidneys to their siblings 12 March 2026"When people say to you, 'what have you done in your life?' I can say I've saved someone's life."Police probe breast cancer treatment allegations 12 March 2026The inquiry is being held over concerns of poor care at the County Durham and Darlington trust.Hundreds of GPs tell BBC they have never refused a fit note for mental health concerns 12 March 2026The number of fit notes issued has been rising, with more than 11.2m approved in England last year.Proton beam hope for asbestos cancer patients 11 March 2026Mesothelioma is an incurable cancer linked to asbestos, but a trial hopes to prolong patient lives.
