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BBC News - Health

What is Ebola and why is stopping the latest outbreak so difficult? -- An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare species of the virus and is in an area affected by conflict.

8 days ago

How to exercise safely in hot weather - Scientists say it is important to find ways to exercise when temperatures soar to protect your long-term health. Here's how you can keep going when things hot up.

1 day ago

First drug to delay onset of type 1 diabetes made available on NHS -- The immunotherpay can give children and adults three extra years before they need to use insulin.

9 hours ago

How often should you brush your hair? -- The secret to luscious locks depends on everything from your hair type to the design of your comb.

23 hours ago

Popping a cocktail of supplements every day might be doing you more harm than good -- While many of us take supplements regularly, there are some risks people may not be aware of.

3 days ago

What the penis can reveal about a man's health -- Erectile dysfunction can be an early warning of heart attack, stroke, diabetes and dementia.

9 days ago

Dad brain: How fatherhood remakes men's minds -- From before their babies are born, men undergo serious hormonal changes that can powerfully influence their behaviour – with consequences for their child's wellbeing.

2 months ago

Why men are so unhealthy - and what can be done -- Men are more likely to die prematurely than women - and worse at seeking care when they need it.

17 days ago

How male drinking affects babies -- A father's alcohol consumption has long been overshadowed by the focus on what a mother drinks. But that could be about to change following new research.

17 days ago

Meet the men calling out 'masculinity' trends -- Influencers promoting looksmaxxing and narrow male beauty standards are being called out by a new wave of men on social media.

17 days ago

How money and power affect male self-esteem -- What we earn can affect our mental wellbeing, especially when we compare ourselves to those around us – and it can negatively influence male mental health.

17 days ago

Six Steps to Calm -- Discover a calmer future with this course of six science-backed techniques, weekly to your inbox.

2 months ago

Health Fix -- Trusted insights for better health and wellbeing rooted in science, every Wednesday to your inbox.

2 months ago

How a tiny chip can hold information from your gut -- A new organ-on-a-chip technology helps doctors design personalised treatments for gut health. -- Tech Now

2 months ago

Do you need to drink electrolytes to stay hydrated? -- Electrolyte-packed drinks are said to optimise health and hydration. But do we really need them? -- Health Decoded

2 months ago

The immersive tech preparing doctors for lifesaving surgery -- Tech Now meets medical teams using mixed reality environments to rehearse life-or-death operations. -- Tech Now

2 months ago

The health benefits of drinking matcha tea -- As a self-confessed coffee addict, Melissa Hogenboom examines the science behind matcha tea's health benefits. -- Health Decoded

2 months ago

The race to unlock nature's hidden secrets -- A team of researchers is working on an ambitious project to build the world's largest biological database. -- Tech Now

2 months ago

Why walking backwards can be good for your health -- Research shows the activity of 'retro-walking' can have surprising benefits for your physical health and brain. -- Health Decoded

2 months ago

How weight lifting can help you stay healthier as you age - All exercise helps you live longer, but strength training helps you live better – here's how you can get stronger.

8 days ago

Why you're never too old for therapy

5 days ago

Why do we want to be remembered after we die?

13 days ago

Five minutes of exercise a day could help you live longer

30 days ago

Parents weren't always this tired. What changed? Our ancestors probably didn't suffer as much from parental sleep deprivation, leading some scientists to reconsider guidelines for today's new parents.

1 month ago

Want a better night's sleep? Go camping

1 month ago

Your phone's blue light isn't ruining your sleep

2 months ago

The micro-dreaming game that helps you sleep

2 months ago

Brazil bets on 'smart vests' for World Cup glory - Player tracking technology has helped the Brazilian football team gather years of data on its stars in the run up to the 2026 World Cup.

10 days ago

Seven ways to trick yourself into eating better

8 days ago

Children need to move more. Here's how to help

15 days ago

Why an uneven heart rate could be a good thing

1 month ago

What blindside divorce tells us about modern love - More people are sharing their experience of being divorced out of the blue. Psychologists tell the BBC why a spouse might initiate a sudden split.

17 days ago

Science says dating app users fall into the same cycle. Here's how to spot it

17 days ago

Six families, six very different summer trips

27 days ago

This baffling syndrome makes fathers feel pregnant

1 month ago

What's Up Docs?

2 months ago

All in the Mind

2 months ago

The Food Programme

2 months ago

The Food Chain

2 months ago

Complex with Kimberley Wilson

2 months ago

The Easy Wellness Podcast with Vinny Hurrell & Cate Conway

2 months ago

The Music & Meditation Podcast

1 month ago