BBC Health NewsObesity cases rising fastest in young adults 24 June 2026Experts say the cost of living, pandemic and boom in unhealthy food are behind the rise in cases.Consultants and specialist doctors to begin strike action 24 June 2026Most routine and elective services will be cancelled but full emergency cover will remain in place.Why women are more affected by hot weather than men 24 June 2026Why are women’s bodies impacted by heat differently to men’s?Why women are more affected by hot weather than men 24 June 2026Why are women’s bodies impacted by heat differently to men’s?How can we keep children safe during the heatwave? 24 June 2026A doctor from Bristol Royal Hospital for Children gives his tips for keeping children protected.Many fear the NHS will continue to fail mothers and babies unless there's a cultural shift 24 June 2026Families will continue to be failed unless the NHS makes meaningful changes, BBC's Michael Buchanan writes.Want to feel happier at work? Take a five-minute walk 23 June 2026Sitting for prolonged periods is associated with health complications – but you can counteract the risks of a sedentary life.Is vaginal microbiome testing worth it? 23 June 2026Testing the vagina microbiome is increasing in popularity with companies offering at-home testsIs vaginal microbiome testing worth it? 23 June 2026Testing the vagina microbiome is increasing in popularity with companies offering at-home testsAll in the Mind 23 June 2026What does the evidence tell us?
