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The Documentary Podcast

Ed Butler investigates one of Europe’s most wanted drug smugglers from BBC News https://ift.tt/2yKaLsI

How to advocate for your health

Dr Xand van Tulleken and Professor Sunita Sar explore why we follow advice we suspect is bad for us. from BBC News https://ift.tt/O7ly1XM

What your summer reading list says about you

Just picked your holiday book? Our choices can subconsciously reveal important parts of our personality, studies show. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rsiWxMo

Holidaymakers warned about 'explosive diarrhoea' cyclospora parasite infection

The UK is seeing a sharp rise in cases - 67 since April - with many of them among travellers returning from Mexico. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QePEF5s

'I want to break the stigma around herpes'

The psychological effect of a herpes diagnosis can be greater than the physical symptoms, experts say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eXEbx0H

How to do neon festival make-up - without harming your skin

Neon is on trend, but some make-up products pose a serious risk to your health. Here's what to check for, and how to dazzle. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pWOD49R

'It was heartbreaking to attend a fertility appointment in a maternity unit'

Niamh Smyth and her husband Justyn have spent over a decade trying to start a family, undergoing four rounds of IVF, with three unsuccessful attempts and one pregnancy which ended in miscarriage. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YQbOAFB

Granny wins care home Happy Hour law change

Anita Le Brun, the face of a campaign to allow for alcohol to be served at care homes without a licence, is celebrating its success. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Acbkh3t

Burnham invites Tories and Lib Dems to social care talks

In a speech, the PM is expected to say finding common ground across party lines will be key to fixing social care. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6YsP09m

Assignment

We follow a lawyer and a nurse who are building this unprecedented case from BBC News https://ift.tt/gbsuZM3

Assignment

We follow a lawyer and a nurse who are building this unprecedented case from BBC News https://ift.tt/cHi3mIZ

'Things need to change': The campaign for women's minister

Eimear, Pearse, Aoísha and Devyn from Ballycastle want to see a change in how women are protected in NI. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3z2Rx4g

Hundreds of thousands of women get morning-after pill via free pharmacy service

Since October, the morning-after pill has been made available free-of-charge at high street pharmacies under a new scheme in England. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XGzkpMS

Inside Health

Also, running during pregnancy and how to recover. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gdkr87a

Inside Health

Also, running during pregnancy and how to recover. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Is8nV6l

Badenoch says PM must rule out tax rises to fund social care reform

In a letter to the PM, the Conservative leader offers to work with him on adult social care reform. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AI103hT

Burnham to address social care, youth unemployment and devolution

A No 10 source says it is an attempt by the prime minister to show he is "hitting the ground running". from BBC News https://ift.tt/1ZUNPux

First person gets new experimental vaccine for Ebola

Ed Hunt, 37 and from the UK, voluteered after seeing news reports of the deadly Ebola outbreak in DR Congo. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ub5nAD4

Heatwave anxiety can make you feel 'incredibly helpless' - here's how to manage it

Extreme heat can take a toll on mental health - and young people and women are among the groups most at risk, according to one study. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TehDZo5

Female veterans support group makes national impact

Chelley Tulloch, a former RAF medic, is one of 48 female veterans to benefit from the groups' help. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ALmSa0V

NHS manager says trust wanted 4,000 reports 'gone'

He tells an inquiry he believed a trust was 'panicking' and was discouraged from raising rota issues. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aDCTSft

Teenager drops social media addiction lawsuit against Meta

Claims from a 15-year-old boy were set to go to trial next week in Los Angeles, but the case has now been dropped. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0vf9P8a

Hope for thousands of MS patients as 'life-changing' drug now on NHS in England

Fampridine boosts nerve signals to make it easier to walk, with up to 5,000 eligible. from BBC News https://ift.tt/z5B7GA9

Why Joe Marler turned to cycling...

Joe Marler tells BBC Sport's Alex Fletcher about the benefits of cycling. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zWbwiIm

Removing tax from sanitary products 'pointless'

Jersey's government has spent more than £500,000 on its free period product scheme since 2022. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Gn8tf0P

UK humanitarian worker monitored for Ebola in London hospital

The health worker was evacuated to the UK from the DR Congo after being potentially exposed to the virus. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eHJODPc

More young women in their 20s are getting type 2 diabetes

England is seeing "a worrying increase" in women in their 20s developing type 2 diabetes, say experts. Here's what to look out for. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GwVqESJ

Inside Health

Also, running during pregnancy and how to recover. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Q1D8PJn

The Inquiry

Can gene therapy become accessible for people living with sickle cell disease? from BBC News https://ift.tt/15Jv84D

Inside Health

Does the success of the HPV vaccine mean that cervical screening can be reduced? from BBC News https://ift.tt/AVbidU1

Inside Health

Does the success of the HPV vaccine mean that cervical screening can be reduced? from BBC News https://ift.tt/Tdl2Mew

Why some women are being driven out of the workplace by an illness

Three women describe how endometriosis has affected their careers, as an inquiry takes place. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cozvNl3

The hidden cost of the night shift and how to sleep it off

More than three million people in the UK work night shifts, which can greatly impact their health. What can be done to help them? from BBC News https://ift.tt/RDVOcUa

I'll lose my bowel because my pain was dismissed until my husband spoke up

An operation left Donna Davies in constant pain but she only felt believed when her husband spoke up. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9L2PQx6

The Inquiry

Can gene therapy become accessible for people living with sickle cell disease? from BBC News https://ift.tt/mMVASg4

The Inquiry

Can gene therapy become accessible for people living with sickle cell disease? from BBC News https://ift.tt/JI04CyM

Doctors failed to spot my hidden condition for so long I was left permanently disabled

Actor Daneka Etchells is performing in a show which reflects her experiences of "medical gaslighting". from BBC News https://ift.tt/8f371Wy

What procrastinator are you - and how to fix it now (not later)

The nine types of stalling that researchers say can reveal something deeper about us and why it's not always bad. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GcBhm2R

The Inquiry

Can gene therapy become accessible for people living with sickle cell disease? from BBC News https://ift.tt/CIHogal

The Inquiry

Can gene therapy become accessible for people living with sickle cell disease? from BBC News https://ift.tt/29TwyGj

Energy drinks to be banned for under-16s in England from April

It will be illegal to sell high-caffeine beverages to under-16s from April next year, but soft drinks with lower caffeine levels will not be affected. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uTZ5oj4

Why listening to birdsong is good for you

Actively listening to birdsong it is good for both your health, wellbeing and focus. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nvzPY0k

NHS manager says trust wanted 4,000 reports 'gone'

He tells an inquiry he believed a trust was 'panicking' and was discouraged from raising rota issues. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Y9iU26f

The 'heartbreaking' OCD that can make you doubt your relationship

Relationship OCD is gaining awareness, but limited data means little in known about how common the condition is. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GcdlRLp

The methanol poisoning that "all began with that drink"

Calum was poisoned by methanol and has since joined a campaign to raise awareness of the risks from BBC News https://ift.tt/aTZp0mq

What in the World

A first of its kind study is looking at the link between ADHD and hormonal changes from BBC News https://ift.tt/bhcIZrC

'Don't let blood be on your hands', mother tells inquiry

The mum of Elise Sebastian, who died in a mental health unit, gives evidence to the Lampard Inquiry. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NmIMsER

Is your period worsening your ADHD symptoms?

A first of its kind study by UK researchers is looking at the link between menstrual cycles and ADHD. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eSWUCIM

How my period is supercharging my ADHD

A first-of-its-kind study by UK researchers is looking at the link between menstrual cycles and ADHD. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wBrxGtc

Inside Health

Are mosquitos biting earlier and how to optimise sperm. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vBfWjzr

Inside Health

Are mosquitos biting earlier and how to optimise sperm. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uhDrakO

Endometriosis groups 'crying out' for cut in diagnosis time

Two new non-invasive tests available from GPs are being proposed to speed up diagnosis times. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YlWbSRK

Why wellness is booming at festivals in the UK

Organisers say they are seeing more demand for wellness events such as yoga and running clubs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ME4K7JN

We are living fewer years in good health: Is the NHS part of the problem?

What is driving the UK's fall in healthy life expectancy? from BBC News https://ift.tt/YTyGjsu

US pays out $3m to victims of mystery Havana Syndrome condition reported by spies

US officials and diplomats and their families began reporting a mysterious illness a decade ago. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GJEmibU

'Endometriosis tests would have given me years back'

It has been announced that two new rapid tests for the condition will be made available on the NHS. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bsVLUaX

Surviving in the wild for suicide awareness

Kit Birks has walked the entire length of Europe to raise money and awareness for suicie prevention. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kJy0DdV

People in 50s urged to complete bowel cancer screening

Health officials warn little over half of 54-year-olds completed free at-home test kits. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XegIt3U

Cycling from Paris to London for Rori

The cyclists taking part in the Ride for Rori raised £61,000 for the Oxford Hospitals Charity. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8ckdz5T

Vapes to have less enticing names to protect children, under UK plans

People are being consulted about plans to stop vape companies using of enticing flavour descriptions that "attract" children into experimenting. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jGaTNsf

Pioneering treatment saves identical twins from rare pregnancy condition

Identical twins Nancy and Margo benefitted from the procedure while in the womb as part of a world-first medical trial. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7GCmY0X

Motherhood not all warm and fuzzy: Bollywood actor's play spotlights messier side

As a society, we take mothers for granted and raising children is a thankless job, says actor Kalki Koechlin. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vEbTG9z

Feeding tigers and flying planes during end-of-life care

Sally Sarl says it's important to talk about what you want at the end of your life. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TmIdNae

Children keep dying in a country that made huge progress on measles

More than 120,000 suspected and confirmed measles cases have been reported in Bangladesh, where hospitals are overwhelmed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hIfWD8A

MenB vaccine offers men no protection from gonorrhoea, claims major study

The Meningitis B vaccine does not prevent gonorrhoea infections despite being offered to at-risk men, scientists say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/piXJrs1

What heat actually does to the body

The BBC's health and science correspondent, James Gallagher, does some tests to show you. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kdjx3CW

What does extreme heat do to your body?

Dr Oscar explains what does extreme heat do to your body? from BBC News https://ift.tt/WMS6Rrb

German doctor jailed for killing 15 of his patients

The German palliative care doctor was found guilty of murdering 12 women and three men between September 2021 and July 2024. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AiODS2Y

More or less protein? The foods to get you through a heatwave

When turning on the oven is a no-no and you're bored of salads, these foods (and drinks) will help to beat the heat. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0ygl5cS

Unmasked: The autistic women authoring a better future

Late-diagnosed autistic women explain the need to fill knowledge gaps after decades of being hidden. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EwWTvs6

Why some African nations are turning down Trump aid money

The Trump administration sees the aid as more transactional - but some say it is not a fair trade. from BBC News https://ift.tt/z4Vj7iR

Women face hidden fertility ceiling despite donor eggs

Age-related changes in the womb lining may be the cause and could be treatable in the future, say experts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XrWfKdn

The weight loss pill that you can now buy in the UK

All the you need to know about the weight loss pill Wegovy being available in the UK. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WXlQkma

How often do you get up from your desk?

A study found that even a five-minute walk boosts your mood and lowers fatigue. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Gr4CDAK

How to get through World Cup-induced sleep deprivation

The euphoria from England's dramatic victory over Mexico might not be enough to get you through Monday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gqczL3r

Wegovy weight loss pill now available in UK - here's what you need to know

The once-a-day pill, from the makers of the Wegovy weight-loss jab, can now be bought privately in UK pharmacies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lYWEtj3

'Lung scan in supermarket car park saved my life'

Sandra Champkins was symptom-free but a CT scan at Banbury's Tesco car park detected she had cancer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/M3aNvQx

NHS app to use AI to determine which service best for patients

The update will be available to all users in England by April 2028, the health service says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/U7Sb6pT

How to walk 30 minutes a day - your tips

From walking the dog before breakfast to getting off the bus a stop early, readers share their tips for building a daily walking habit. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cLv7EMj

German row over plan for workers to need sick note on first day of illness

A doctors' group says it "borders on madness" that patients will have to obtain the note in person. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hPAplTL

How to calm an overstimulated mind

Kimberley asks her guest, chartered psychologist Dr Ellie Buckley, why we get sensory overload. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ksBzjnu

Doctors vote to take strike action in row over pay

The British Medical Association is in dispute with Manx Care over "pay erosion since 2008". from BBC News https://ift.tt/C9OA6oc

A mayor in Japan announced her maternity leave - and got the whole country talking

In the face of criticism, Shoko Kawata, 35, says she loves her job and is proud to be taking time off to have a baby. from BBC News https://ift.tt/l5kq4Rr

WHO says Hantavirus outbreak linked to ship is over

The World Health Organization's director general says no further cases have been reported since 25 May. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EbzcmCn

How to deal with excessive sweating

How to deal with excessive sweating from BBC News https://ift.tt/L7FcmB3

Can a 10-second finger workout help keep your brain healthy?

Dr Oscar is back with the latest health headlines. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oNILKXV