Jane Kirby
Health
New research finds lymph node change could indicate breast cancer risk
New research could help identify people who are at higher or lower risk of breast cancer spreading
By Jane Kirby
6 Jun 2026
Science
People on fat loss jabs ‘put weight back on faster than traditional dieters’
The vast majority of people taking Wegovy and Mounjaro pay privately owing to restrictions on who can access the medicines via the NHS.
By Jane Kirby
7 Jan 2026
Music
Charity chief praises Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson for sharing news of twins
Ocean Jade and Story Monroe Nelson-Foster have been diagnosed with a rare genetic condition.
By Jane Kirby
5 Jan 2026
Health
Farmer diagnosed with bowel cancer aged 33 urges others to get symptoms checked
James Rogers consulted a doctor after seeing blood in his poo while on holiday.
By Jane Kirby
5 Jan 2026
Health
Wes Streeting says ‘bitingly cold snap’ puts extra pressure on NHS hospitals
Data shows there can be a rise in heart attacks, strokes and respiratory illnesses during a cold snap as well as increased risk of trips and falls.
By Jane Kirby
2 Jan 2026
Health
Woman with blood disorder hopes for cure thanks to NHS gene-editing therapy
Kavita Mehta has spent her entire life needing blood transfusions and medication to keep her alive
By Jane Kirby
1 Jan 2026
Health
Pregnant women urged to get flu vaccine ‘as soon as possible’
Medics say the flu virus can cause very serious infections with lifelong implications for children, and especially infants.
By Jane Kirby
24 Dec 2025
Politics
Flu cases in NHS hospitals jump 55% in one week, figures show
The NHS is under strain as it tackles high flu cases, with some hospitals asking people to wear face masks.
By Jane Kirby
11 Dec 2025
Politics
Wear a mask in public spaces to tackle ‘tidal wave’ of flu, NHS leader says
Children being at school and warm and wet conditions are ‘perfect’ for spreading flu, Daniel Elkeles said.
By Jane Kirby
9 Dec 2025
Health
Unacceptable care and women left to ‘bleed out’ in bathrooms – maternity review
Baroness Valerie Amos has so far spoken to more than 170 families for her review into maternity care.
By Jane Kirby
9 Dec 2025
Politics
Being together helps us with our grief, Southport families say
BBC Breakfast journalists have been following the families for the last nine months as part of a documentary.
By Jane Kirby
8 Dec 2025
Environment
Storm Bram will lead to strong winds and heavy rain, forecasters warn
Many parts of the UK will be affected into Tuesday, with yellow and amber warnings for wind and rain.
By Jane Kirby
8 Dec 2025
Science
Trial for prostate cancer treatment with fewer side-effects launches in UK
The treatment is suitable for men whose cancer has not spread outside of the prostate gland or has spread to the area just outside the gland.
By Jane Kirby
6 Dec 2025
Politics
Wes Streeting launches review into ADHD, autism and mental health services
The Health Secretary has previously said there has been an ‘overdiagnosis’ of mental health conditions.
By Jane Kirby
4 Dec 2025
Health
Doctors failed to tell father-of-seven he was terminally ill, probe finds
William Chapman only discovered he had deadly pulmonary fibrosis during a conversation with his GP.
By Jane Kirby
4 Dec 2025
Politics
Government has spent more than £100m so far responding to Covid inquiry
Transparency data from the Cabinet Office shows the staff and legal costs involved.
By Jane Kirby
3 Dec 2025
Health
Wes Streeting agrees he has ‘had it’ with the BMA over doctors’ strikes
The Health Secretary said there had been an outbreak of ‘juvenile delinquency’ at the doctors’ union.
By Jane Kirby
3 Dec 2025
Science
Prostate cancer screening: Committee says no to testing all men
The UK National Screening Committee said there were more harms than benefits to using the PSA test for screening all men.
By Jane Kirby
28 Nov 2025
Business News
Milkshakes and lattes to come under sugar tax rules – Streeting
Manufacturers will have to pay the new tax or change their products to fall under the threshold.
By Jane Kirby
25 Nov 2025
Business News
Milkshakes and lattes expected to be hit by Government sugar tax
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced plans to extend the sugar tax in her autumn budget last year.
By Jane Kirby
25 Nov 2025
Health
‘Next generation’ treatment to cure leukaemia given NHS approval
The therapy was developed by Autolus, a University College London spinout company.
By Jane Kirby
25 Nov 2025