Latest headlines in Health News
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'Our son was naked and in crisis on CCTV' (BBC Health 2024-12-10 13:50:41)
A family whose autistic son died after being taken to a mental health unit raise concerns. -
'My autistic son had no safety net when in crisis' (BBC Health 2024-12-09 23:26:14)
A family whose autistic son died after being taken to a mental health unit raise concerns. -
Prioritise safety not A&E target, NHS leaders told (BBC Health 2024-12-09 14:17:44)
Health Secretary Wes Streeting delivers message amid mounting concern about winter pressures. -
Gynaecology patients going private to avoid NHS waiting lists (BBC Health 2024-12-09 00:45:41)
Women in agony are using their savings to pay for urgent treatment to avoid waits of up to two years. -
Puberty blockers: Can a drug trial solve one of medicine's most controversial debates? (BBC Health 2024-12-09 00:43:50)
The government has pledged to determine the evidence - and establish whether the benefits outweigh any potential harms of prescribing puberty blockers to children questioning their gender -
Mum given 65 blood bags to save her life (BBC Health 2024-12-07 06:18:24)
Adele was losing so much blood she needed the equivalent of three people's worth. -
Brain op failings made patients' lives 'hell' (BBC Health 2024-12-06 06:09:43)
Patients speak out as a leaked report reveals many were failed over several years. -
Families of disgraced child surgeon hit out at ‘whitewash’ (BBC Health 2024-12-06 00:05:13)
Families of children operated on by Yaser Jabbar say independent reports into their care are a "whitewash". -
Report on disgraced child surgeon a ‘whitewash’, families say (BBC Health 2024-12-06 00:05:13)
Families of children operated on by Yaser Jabbar say independent reports into their care are a "whitewash". -
Reports on disgraced child surgeon a ‘whitewash’, families say (BBC Health 2024-12-06 00:05:13)
Families of children operated on by Yaser Jabbar say independent reports into their care are a "whitewash". -
Weight-loss drug Mounjaro 'changed my life,' says mother-of-two (BBC Health 2024-12-05 20:44:14)
People struggling with their weight welcome the NHS rollout of Mounjaro but worry about delays. -
Flu cases make NHS busier than ever with 95% of beds full (BBC Health 2024-12-05 12:25:12)
NHS England medical director warns hospitals under strain after sharp rise in flu cases. -
Warning NHS busier than ever heading into winter (BBC Health 2024-12-05 11:17:01)
NHS England medical director warns hospitals under strain after sharp rise in flu cases. -
How do weight loss drugs like Mounjaro and Wegovy work? (BBC Health 2024-12-05 10:02:47)
NHS experts report unprecedented demand for the new generation of obesity treatments. -
NHS gets 12 years to roll out new weight-loss drug Mounjaro (BBC Health 2024-12-05 08:22:39)
Fears that giving 3.4 million people immediate access to new weight-loss drug could overwhelm NHS. -
I was told I couldn't have an Afro wig after chemo (BBC Health 2024-12-05 06:06:15)
Anastasia Cameron makes wigs for cancer patients after her own poor experiences. -
Only adverts showing junk food covered by TV ban (BBC Health 2024-12-05 01:51:52)
Adverts that do not show viewers unhealthy food will not be restricted by a new 9pm watershed. -
NHS gets 12 years to roll out new weight-loss drug (BBC Health 2024-12-05 01:09:18)
Fears that giving 3.4 million people immediate access to new weight-loss drug could overwhelm NHS. -
'A hospital worker WhatsApped my mental breakdown' (BBC Health 2024-12-05 00:59:13)
Julie Trafford says she feels "dirty and angry" after the video was shared in an online group. -
Porridge and crumpets included in new junk food ad ban (BBC Health 2024-12-04 14:44:25)
Some foods typically considered healthy are classed as 'junk food' under new legislation.