health
NHS waited two days before raising alarm about meningitis outbreak
Experts say the wait was indefensible and possibly delayed identification of the outbreak. Source link
Is a morning cup of hot water better than cold?
A GP looks at the social media trend of drinking hot water in the morning. Source link
Inside Health
James Gallagher is joined by experts to answer key questions on the meningitis outbreak. Source link
File on 4 Investigates
Is the UK’s heart and lung transplant service still world beating? Source link
UK's transplant system was world-leading – now it lags behind other Western nations
The UK has failed to keep pace with the rest of the world. Can it regain its status, and how? Source link
Cuba's mothers-to-be prepare to give birth in a country plunged into darkness
Two pregnant women tell the BBC’s Will Grant of their hopes and fears as their nation is mired in crisis. Source link
Meningitis outbreak passes peak, says health agency
“We could still see cases continuing to come in, we need to keep an eye on those, the UKHSA says. Source link
Our son loved the outdoors – invisible illness means he now can't walk or talk
Tomos is one of thousands with ME in Wales, with services described as “a desert” for those most affected. Source link
'Women's health must be taken more seriously'
Dr Liz O’Riordan says it is important women seek help from professionals not “Google and Chat GPT”. Source link
'I waited 30 years for my endometriosis diagnosis'
Nichola Howell spent years going to doctors with “barbaric” pain but was constantly dismissed. Source link