Entries by BBC News

Cut and bulk: Teenagers explain why they want to get ripped /in /by

The quest for brick-like abs has become serious business - even if you're only in Year 8.

Woman loses faith in hospital after miscarriage /in /by

Emma Simmonds says she will never return to the hospital, this week rated England's worst.

I quit my job to run a silent disco exercise group /in /by

The Silent Steppers began in 2024 to promote physical and mental wellbeing.

Cost of children’s homes doubles but care can be poor, says report /in /by

Huge sums spent on children's residential care in England do not represent value for money, says spending watchdog.

What the NHS can learn from the European country that helped more people survive cancer /in /by

Denmark's survival rates record for certain cancers were poor compared to some other wealthy countries. Then it came up with a bold plan

‘Hoarding was a way to protect myself from the world’ /in /by

Hoarding is often misunderstood, but it can be a symptom of deep trauma. One woman shares how hoarding impacted her life - and her road to recovery.

Women’s healthcare chronically underfunded, says Melinda French Gates /in /by

The billionaire philanthropist is donating $50m to research the issue, as part of a larger $1bn pledge.

Which mammals have periods like humans? /in /by

Dr Chi Eziefula, a menstrual health expert, explains which mammals menstruate - and how their cycles differ from other animals.

Which mammals have periods like humans? /in /by

Dr Chi Eziefula, a menstrual health expert, explains which mammals menstruate - and how their cycles differ from other animals.

Fertility clinics must stop unproven treatments, watchdog warns /in /by

The draft guidance advises against many popular but unproven fertility add-ons offered by clinics.