Entries by BBC News

Menstrual fitness: Why some women are ‘cycle-syncing’ their workouts

Menstrual cycles are highly individual, making blanket advice found on social media difficult to apply, researchers say.

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Very hot drinks may damage the food pipe and increase cancer risk

A study found people who had their drinks “very hot” had around a three times higher risk of the cancer than “warm” tea or coffee drinkers.

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Wellbeing walks praised for keeping people active

The free walks range from 10 to 90 minutes and are aimed at all abilities.

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‘Quick skin cancer pathway the best birthday gift’

Richard Alun Jones had a melanoma removed on his 61st birthday.

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Very hot drinks may damage the food pipe and increase cancer risk

Steaming hot liquid can damage the cell lining on the way down to the stomach, experts say.

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Mums ‘left to get on with it’ after C-sections

Mothers have described being left to recover from caesarean sections with “no support”.

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Mums ‘left to get on with it’ after C-sections

Mothers have described being left to recover from caesarean sections with “no support”.

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Public opposed to disability benefit cuts, major survey suggests

Around 7% of those polled wanted disability benefit cuts, according to the latest British social attitudes survey.

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Mum ‘lost trust’ in surgeon review hospital

One parent says the number of patients involved in a review is “ridiculous”.

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New mums ‘left to get on with it’ as C-section numbers hit record high

Mothers have described being left to recover from caesarean sections with “no support”.

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