BBC Health NewsResident doctors in Scotland to go on strike for first time 19 December 2025Their union BMA Scotland has accused the government of reneging on a commitment to restore pay to 2008 levels.Young people will feel burden of UK's ageing society, report suggests 19 December 2025The House of Lords said raising the state pension age and increasing immigration would not be a solution.Has flu peaked? What the figures tell us 18 December 2025NHS remains on high alert over flu, health bosses say, but there are signs infections are levelling off.Flu: How are hospitals in your area affected? 18 December 2025Use our interactive tool to explore the latest flu numbers in your areaHow do cold weather health alerts work? 18 December 2025The weather alert service warns the public when high or low temperatures could damage their health.What is happening to flu this winter - and should you buy a vaccine? 18 December 2025Flu has come early this year with a new mutated version of the virus circulating.People fake weight to obtain skinny jabs, says GP 18 December 2025A doctor from Chelmsford calls for more checks to stop the drugs being sold inappropriately online.Caesarean sections overtake natural vaginal births for the first time 17 December 2025Experts say there is a complex picture behind why more babies are being delivered through surgery.Starmer calls doctors' strike 'dangerous' as five-day walkout begins 17 December 2025The doctors' union, the British Medical Association, said it was time the government came up with "a genuinely long-term plan" on pay and jobs.Why are resident doctors striking and how much are they paid? 17 December 2025Resident doctors in England are striking between 17 and 22 December, the 14th walkout since 2023.
