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United Kingdom Health News API

Get the live top health headlines from United Kingdom with our JSON API.

Get API key for the United Kingdom Health News API

API Demonstration

This example demonstrates the HTTP request to make and the JSON response you will receive when you use the news api to get the top headlines from United Kingdom.

GET
https://gnews.io/api/v4/top-headlines?country=gb&category=health&apikey=API_KEY
{
    "totalArticles": 132082,
    "articles": [
        {
            "id": "658952930d5f8b8aa8d421859fe3f0d7",
            "title": "Greenock gran urges women not to ignore smear test invites",
            "description": "A Greenock gran who was diagnosed with cervical cancer after ignoring screening invitations for 20 years is urging other women to ensure they attend…",
            "content": "Pamela Alexander’s first screening, at the age of 22, came back clear, but the now 56-year-old says her ‘fear of doctors’ and ‘embarrassment’ prevented her ever making another appointment for repeat tests.\nShe threw NHS reminders in the bin, despite ... [1595 chars]",
            "url": "https://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/26011841.greenock-gran-urges-women-not-ignore-smear-test-invites/",
            "image": "https://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/resources/images/20771195.jpg?type=og-image",
            "publishedAt": "2026-04-11T05:30:00Z",
            "lang": "en",
            "source": {
                "id": "52c8a0d7b9953eeebdcfb68f090dcb13",
                "name": "Greenock Telegraph",
                "url": "https://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "f0a68c0ad6985bfd2ff72efa6a6357ec",
            "title": "Hull man living with Parkinson’s ‘mistaken for being drunk’ calls for better awareness",
            "description": "Paul Roberts hopes ‘Savvy Shuffle’ campaign will bring about change",
            "content": "Paul Roberts hopes ‘Savvy Shuffle’ campaign will bring about change\nA Hull man living with Parkinson’s who was recently turned away from an Old Town pub after being mistaken for “being drunk” is hoping to see an increase in understanding. Paul Robert... [4481 chars]",
            "url": "https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/news/health/hull-man-living-parkinsons-mistaken-10902928",
            "image": "https://i2-prod.hulldailymail.co.uk/article10902932.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200d/1_paul-savvyjpeg.jpg",
            "publishedAt": "2026-04-11T04:00:00Z",
            "lang": "en",
            "source": {
                "id": "4b435c5cc259246aa02cf658164b82ac",
                "name": "Hull Live",
                "url": "https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "677968f032a142fe4768f800057a42b6",
            "title": "Cholesterol superfood that unclogs arteries is 'better than aspirin'",
            "description": "A doctor has revealed how you can take care of your heart by buying one simple item on your food shop.",
            "content": "Blockages in your arteries can lead to strokes, heart attacks or other health issues – it’s crucial to keep them clear for your health. A health expert has identified a specific superfood that he claims clears arteries \"better than aspirin\". Dr Eric ... [6478 chars]",
            "url": "https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/health/2192767/cholesterol-superfood-unclogs-arteries-better",
            "image": "https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/11/1200x630/6855559.jpg",
            "publishedAt": "2026-04-10T18:57:00Z",
            "lang": "en",
            "source": {
                "id": "5fee56bcfa73257762a23904b3dd8aeb",
                "name": "Daily Express",
                "url": "https://www.express.co.uk"
            }
        }
    ]
}

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