Entries by BBC News

Dangerous baby-sleep advice given to parents by self-described experts, secret filming reveals

The advice puts babies at risk of serious harm, even death, medical professionals have told the BBC.

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Should you worry about napping?

Dr Aziza explains why napping could be a sign of a bigger issue

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How can you improve your balance?

Chris and Xand continue their conversation with physiotherapist and vestibular rehabilitation specialist, Maggie Stacey.

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Calls for Reformer Pilates regulation amid boom

Reformer Pilates businesses in the UK rose by nearly 1,000 per cent between 2024 and 2025.

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NHS cancer jab could mean patients spend hours less in hospital

Thousands of patients will be offered a new injectable form of an immunotherapy drug that takes minutes.

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What death doulas can teach us about dying

Death doulas or soul midwives have increased in popularity in recent years. What do they do?

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‘I was slowly slipping into insanity because of PMDD’

Vicky Pattison talks about trying to get help for pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder.

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‘It’s the most normal thing in the world to feel weird’

Bryony Gordon talks about her struggles with her mental health.

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Martha’s Rule helplines get more than 1,700 calls from worried NHS staff

The scheme encourages staff and families to seek an urgent second opinion if they fear a patient's condition is worsening.

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The struggle to get hold of medication in England is set to get worse

People living with conditions include heart problems, stroke risks, eye infections and bipolar are unable to get hold of the drugs they rely on.

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