BBC Health - Source Information
Source URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/health
Number of headlines in database: 82
Last update: 2025-02-18 20:21:03
Number of headlines in database: 82
Last update: 2025-02-18 20:21:03
BBC Health Headlines
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'There could be no NHS dentists in two years' (2025-02-17 22:47:34)
Dentists say NHS contracts are becoming more challenging to fulfil meaning they need to hand contracts back or lose money. -
Mum's 20-year fight for epilepsy drug compensation (2025-02-17 00:01:42)
Catherine Cox is certain taking valproate while pregnant caused her son's disabilities. -
Pledge of two million extra NHS appointments met, PM says (2025-02-16 23:02:10)
Sir Keir Starmer says the figure is a "shot in the arm", but "the job isn't done" to bring down waiting lists. -
Are noise-cancelling headphones to blame for young people's hearing problems? (2025-02-16 00:00:42)
More young people are presenting to audiology teams in England with difficulty processing sound. -
Surgeon suspended after children hurt by treatment (2025-02-14 15:54:02)
An NHS chief exec apologises "unreservedly to our patients and their families". -
Call for parents to be able to use loyalty card points to buy baby milk (2025-02-14 12:14:52)
Parents should be able to use vouchers, the regulator says, but restrictions on discounts should remain. -
UK men and women can expect to live longer, data show (2025-02-14 11:39:28)
Boys born in the UK in 2023 can expect to live on average to 86.7 years, and girls to 90, experts suggest. -
Parents should be able to use supermarket loyalty points for baby milk (2025-02-14 10:29:15)
Parents should be able to use vouchers, the regulator says, but restrictions on discounts should remain. -
Parents could save £540 on baby milk, regulator says (2025-02-14 09:08:42)
The savings can be made by switching from premium baby milk formula to a basic brand, the CMA says. -
Clive Myrie: What I saw during my 24 hours at a London hospital (2025-02-14 05:58:18)
As part of the BBC's special report, Clive Myrie meets the people at the Royal Free Hospital relying on the NHS for care. -
'Steroids gave me heart failure at 30 and I could die early' (2025-02-14 05:58:11)
A bodybuilder and steroid user warns against taking the muscle-building drug. -
RFK Jr sworn in as US Health and Human Services chief (2025-02-14 02:48:53)
Kennedy will oversee the US health industry including food safety, pharmaceuticals and vaccinations. -
'Funny, kind Semina lit up room': 12-year-old's tragic overdose death (2025-02-13 18:58:18)
An inquest into the death of Semina Halliwell, who said she was raped by an older boy, finds her death was "unpreventable". -
Inside the Royal Free - what it tells us about the NHS (2025-02-13 18:05:55)
From frustrated staff and ageing equipment to life-saving care, what life on the frontline is like. -
NHS 'recovery plan' fails to deliver new dentists or more appointments (2025-02-13 14:51:53)
NHS leaders say the contract for dentists to carry out NHS work needs redrawing. -
Why the BBC is spending a day in a NHS hospital (2025-02-13 06:42:57)
From the morning, until late evening, the BBC will talk to staff, and watch patients from arrival to discharge at the Royal Free London -
How much is the NHS going to cost us? (2025-02-13 06:38:57)
Spending on the NHS has been going up for decades and is set to rise further. BBC Verify has examined some of the key numbers. -
'I lost 8st on my GP's low-carb diet programme' (2025-02-13 06:35:39)
72-year-old is part of GP-led programme that has had 'fantastic results' since 2018. -
Record NHS baby deaths fine 'follows empty promises' (2025-02-12 23:56:11)
The parents of Wynter Andrews, who died under NHS care in 2019, say a trust has "failed to learn". -
Fifty countries affected by USAID freeze, says WHO (2025-02-12 18:33:59)
HIV treatments and other services have been disrupted, says Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. -
Up to 140,000 blood scandal relatives may claim compensation (2025-02-12 15:42:08)
Thousands of partners, parents, children and siblings of victims may be in line for payments. -
NHS trust fined £1.6m over failings in baby deaths (2025-02-12 15:12:39)
The fine over the deaths of Adele O'Sullivan, Kahlani Rawson and Quinn Parker is the largest for an NHS trust in maternity care. -
Judge's sperm donor warning over man who 'fathered 180 children' (2025-02-11 22:59:55)
Women are warned against a man who claims his sperm has fathered children all around the world. -
Replacing judge with experts strengthens assisted dying bill, MP says (2025-02-11 10:53:57)
It comes after concerns over the High Court's capacity to hear each individual case in England and Wales. -
What is assisted dying and how could the law change? (2025-02-11 10:12:10)
MPs backed a proposal to let terminally ill people in England and Wales choose to end their life. -
'Future generations need cure' for brain disorder (2025-02-11 06:14:59)
Scientists hope to find a cure for a genetic condition linked back to a single Cumbrian family line. -
'I have to shower at the gym' - disabled people wait for simple home changes (2025-02-11 06:03:12)
The time taken for councils to do home adaptation assessments for elderly and disabled people has risen, the BBC finds. -
Beware ill-fitting menstrual cups, warn doctors (2025-02-11 00:35:49)
Doctors have reported a rare case where the use of a menstrual cup was linked to kidney problems. -
MP behind assisted dying bill suggests scrapping High Court approval (2025-02-10 22:00:02)
It comes after concerns were raised over the court's capacity to hear each individual case. -
Vitamin pills and icy swims: Can you really boost your immune system? (2025-02-09 02:51:39)
After being struck down by winter illness, the BBC's James Gallagher goes in search of ways to boost his immune system. -
Photos show 'crumbling', abandoned hospital rooms (2025-02-07 06:24:53)
Nottingham's hospitals were due to be upgraded but a government rebuilding programme was delayed. -
Mesh victims still wait for financial compensation (2025-02-07 00:06:40)
A year after a major report called for urgent action, no scheme has been put in place to help victims. -
'Suicide website users encouraged our teen son to drink poison' (2025-02-06 02:25:06)
Reeling from Vladimir's death, his family reveal the harrowing risks of a website obsessed with dying. -
Women with endometriosis earn less, research shows (2025-02-05 16:49:42)
Researchers suggest that following diagnosis, women may take lower-paid jobs or work fewer hours. -
NHS review into killer's care finds major failings (2025-02-05 11:14:12)
Valdo Calocane was given a hospital order for killing Ian Coates, Barnaby Webber and Grace O'Malley-Kumar in 2023. -
Letby did not murder babies, medical experts claim (2025-02-04 13:38:49)
Former nurse Lucy Letby was convicted of murdering seven babies and trying to murder seven others. -
Celebrity butt-lift injector who left women with sepsis exposed by BBC (2025-02-04 06:03:06)
Ricky Sawyer gave out medication illegally and some of his clients needed emergency hospital treatment. -
Major breast cancer screening AI trial to begin (2025-02-04 01:55:03)
Almost 700,000 women to be recruited to study as government fires starting gun on cancer strategy. -
Starmer denies breaking Covid rules with voice coach (2025-02-03 23:17:50)
Leonie Miller was invited to coach the then-opposition leader on his response to Johnson's Brexit deal. -
Vaping clinic for children begins seeing patients (2025-02-03 14:08:07)
The service in Alder Hey Childrens' Hospital aims to get 11 to 16-year-olds "nicotine free". -
'My first cervical screening was over before I knew it' (2025-02-02 01:06:51)
The BBC speaks to six people about their first cervical screening, and what they wish they'd known beforehand. -
Top supermarkets running 'prohibited' tobacco ads (2025-02-01 00:51:57)
Trading Standards says adverts for heated tobacco products are banned, but some supermarkets disagree. -
Blow for Reeves as AstraZeneca ditches £450m investment (2025-01-31 17:09:45)
The drugs giant blames "protracted" talks with the government as well as differences over funding. -
NHS to offer 'groundbreaking' sickle cell gene therapy (2025-01-31 01:21:20)
The gene therapy Casgevy, which will now be offered to some patients in England, could help people live disease-free, experts say. -
'Life-changing' tablet for dust mite allergies (2025-01-30 06:15:10)
The National Institute for Healthcare and Care Excellence backs a tablet for dust mite allergies. -
Sewage leaks and ops delayed - life at hospitals awaiting rebuild (2025-01-25 00:44:25)
A host of hospital building projects have been put back to the 2030s. How will they cope? -
Hair loss drug finasteride 'biggest mistake of my life' (2025-01-24 00:57:21)
Some online sites prescribe a potentially risky hair loss drug without consistent safety checks, BBC finds. -
Weight-loss drugs may boost health in many ways (2025-01-20 16:01:04)
New weight-loss drugs have broad health benefits but also come with risks, researchers warn. -
'Pregnancy is a risk I'm willing to take': Why some women are ditching the pill (2025-01-18 17:05:52)
Some women are opting for fertility tracking apps to avoid mood swings and weight gain on "hormonal" contraception. -
Large UK-wide pandemic preparedness tests planned this year (2025-01-16 16:36:01)
The stress test will involve thousands of people to help the UK prepare for potential future threats. -
How does the Covid inquiry work? (2025-01-16 09:58:17)
The inquiry has heard from politicians, civil servants, public health experts and bereaved families. -
Families failed by Covid jabs tell inquiry of pain (2025-01-15 18:39:40)
They said there was no support after the death and harm suffered by their loved ones. -
Chris Hoy says men should talk about health issues more (2024-12-13 09:51:18)
Six-time Olympic cycling champion Chris Hoy calls for more openness on health matters -
Assisted dying bill: What is in proposed law? (2024-11-29 15:30:26)
The proposed law would allow some terminally ill adults to end their own lives. But there are requirements. -
NHS hours from PPE running out in Covid - Hancock (2024-11-21 16:58:34)
Former health secretary tells inquiry some healthcare settings did run out - "and it was awful". -
Covid inquiry told Treasury blocked NHS bed request (2024-11-11 18:06:48)
NHS England chief executive Amanda Pritchard says the decision, in July 2020, was very disappointing. -
Covid inquiry told top NHS doctor was terrified (2024-11-07 17:34:34)
Sir Stephen Powis says points-based tool was drawn up should need to prioritise patients have arisen. -
How are the vaping rules changing? (2024-11-05 17:06:32)
Marketing rules will be stricter, nicotine vapes will be taxed and disposable vapes will be banned. -
Warning tax rises could force care homes to close (2024-10-31 13:50:35)
Social care providers say the sector is in "unprecedented danger" without more funding. -
How close were hospitals to collapse in Covid? (2024-10-28 00:06:04)
The Covid inquiry restarts its live hearings this week, after senior staff in the NHS revealed just how close some hospitals were to collapse -
Is the system letting down people who were harmed by Covid vaccines? (2024-10-23 05:48:59)
People affected by rare blood clots say they feel they have been airbrushed out of the pandemic. -
How will weight-loss drugs change our relationship with food? (2024-10-19 03:10:13)
The rise of these treatments has major implications for how we think about obesity, says James Gallagher. -
NHS needs better plan around weight loss jabs, warn experts (2024-10-16 07:27:18)
Experts call for an urgent review of obesity treatment services amid booming demand for weight loss jabs. -
Covid inquiry told of trust do-not-resuscitate rule (2024-10-10 16:54:11)
Patients' families were “horrified but not surprised” when told the blanket policy had been in place. -
We were not treated as parents, Covid inquiry told (2024-10-07 14:11:38)
Mum of premature twins says rigid restrictions on birthing wards during Covid were traumatic. -
Covid ambulance crews faced 'crucial PPE delays' (2024-10-01 14:39:04)
Crews say they faced crucial delays trying to save dying patients because of the time it took to put on equipment. -
Covid was like a daily terror attack, doctor tells inquiry (2024-09-26 14:06:37)
Covid inquiry hears harrowing testimony from ex-adviser in emergency preparedness at NHS England. -
Covid inquiry rejects clinicians’ anonymity plea (2024-09-26 00:11:07)
The UK Health Security Agency argued naming the junior officials could put them at risk of abuse. -
High-grade masks evidence weak, Covid inquiry told (2024-09-19 11:39:28)
UKHSA's Prof Susan Hopkins said respirator masks may have worked no better than thin surgical masks. -
Nurses bore the brunt of Covid, ex-chief nurse says (2024-09-17 15:58:13)
Dame Ruth May tells the Covid inquiry nurses struggled with low staffing levels and difficulties accessing protective equipment. -
How many of us will end up being diagnosed with ADHD? (2024-09-15 00:36:40)
Experts suggest that the number of people with ADHD is actually going to remain steady. -
‘I grieve for the person I was before' - Covid inquiry to begin new phase (2024-09-09 01:13:17)
The Covid inquiry opens its next set of hearings on Monday, looking at the impact on healthcare and the NHS. -
Corruption review finds 'red flags' in more than 130 Covid contracts (2024-09-09 00:04:10)
An anti-corruption charity finds significant concerns in £15.3bn worth of contracts awarded during the pandemic. -
The junior doctors' strikes may be over. But is trouble ahead? (2024-08-02 00:43:02)
The end of the pay dispute sounded too good to be true. And now some are wondering if it might be. -
Why we might never know the truth about ultra-processed foods (2024-07-27 23:33:23)
Experts can’t agree how exactly they affect us and it’s not clear that science will give us an answer. -
How the UK planned for the wrong pandemic (2024-07-18 17:28:01)
Over-confidence, wasted opportunities and muddled-thinking left UK sleep-walking into Covid. -
Paris: Grassroots to Glory (2024-07-08 09:43:25)
The Rugby 7s player has struggled with body image in the past, but says sport has helped -
How Dame Deborah James helped save a mum's life (2024-06-24 09:06:52)
A mother-of-three shared her story with Dame Deborah's mother Heather on BBC Breakfast. -
Can health secretary name NHS trusts performing well? (2024-04-11 09:09:11)
Victoria Atkins is challenged to name some health trusts meeting their targets to cut waiting lists. -
'I embrace my alopecia, but I’d love my old hair back’ (2024-03-03 23:36:30)
People living with alopecia could have access to treatment on the NHS in Scotland for the first time. -
Covid inquiry: The UK pandemic in numbers (2023-07-05 12:18:18)
Explore the data on how the coronavirus pandemic unfolded in the UK. -
Are weight-loss injections the answer to obesity? (2023-03-19 00:52:45)
The appeal is clear - but should we be turning to appetite-suppressing injections?