BBC Health News

NHS faces challenging few days during doctors' strike, warns Streeting25 Jul 2025 20:47Hospitals in England battle to keep both emergency and non-urgent work going in five-day walkout.
Sleep, run, hydrate - should you be a stickler for recommended daily doses?26 Jul 2025 01:08After a study casts doubt on the daily steps maxim, what about the other health benchmarks we are told to strive for?
Students feel 'let down' by mental health support - but should it really be up to universities?24 Jul 2025 05:24The number of students reporting mental health concerns is rising. But to what extent should the onus be on universities?
Samaritans to close more than 100 branches25 Jul 2025 02:08The charity's chief executive says "at least half" of their branches will close in the UK and Ireland.
Just 7,000 steps a day could cut health risks, study says24 Jul 2025 14:08Everyone targets 10,000 steps - but a lower tally could reduce the risk of serious health issues like cancer, dementia and heart disease, a study suggests.
Health DIY tests often inaccurate, study says24 Jul 2025 02:34Shop-bought health kits for a wide range of conditions are readily available across the UK.

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