Patients of retired dentist warned of bloodborne viruses, including HIV
Authorities urged patients to get tested due to "poor infection control practices" at the Australian clinic.
Health
How are countries responding to hantavirus?
The UK, US and EU are asking all citizens returning home from the virus-hit MV Hondius to self-isolate for about six weeks.
Newcastle’s Burn on mental health and importance of asking for help
Newcastle United Foundation has painted benches in the city's Leazes Park to highlight mental health and encourage fans to talk to each other.
Defender Dan Burn spoke to BBC Sport about the work being done and how important it is to "check in".
‘We have to respond to women’s health needs more easily’
Groups in Liverpool are trying to remedy the historical under-resourcing of women's healthcare.
How is Keir Starmer getting on with his pledges to deliver change?
At the end of 2024, Keir Starmer announced key government targets including on NHS waiting lists and building new homes, how is he getting on?
The Global Story
When conversation drifted into fantasy, one man grabbed a hammer and prepared for war.
Doctors’ strikes can have surprising benefits – but are they sustainable?
Some hospital trusts tell the BBC previous action has seen shorter waits, faster decisions and calmer corridors.
Calls for Reformer Pilates regulation amid boom
Reformer Pilates businesses in the UK rose nearly ten-fold between 2024 and 2025.
Why did resident doctors go on strike and how much are they paid?
Resident doctors in England have returned to work after the 15th walkout in a long-running dispute.
