BBC Health - Source Information
Source URL: http://www.bbc.com/news/health
Number of headlines in database: 74
Last update: 2023-05-28 04:21:02
Number of headlines in database: 74
Last update: 2023-05-28 04:21:02
BBC Health Headlines
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East Kent: A decade of failure in maternity care (2023-05-26 23:04:44)
Why has an NHS Trust failed to improve maternity care after a near-decade of failure? -
Neuralink: Elon Musk's brain chip firm wins US approval for human study (2023-05-26 15:25:04)
The billionaire's Neuralink implant company wants to help restore people's vision and mobility. -
Primodos: Pregnancy test damages claims thrown out by judge (2023-05-26 13:10:31)
The High Court judge rules there is no new evidence linking the tests with harm to babies. -
East Kent maternity deaths: New mum recalls horror of birth (2023-05-26 12:22:56)
Philippa Chapman was left in bloody sheets for three days at a unit that was nearly forced to close. -
Indiana abortion doctor: Caitlin Bernard fined for speaking about 10-year-old (2023-05-26 11:43:00)
When Caitlin Bernard went public about treating a 10-year-old rape victim it became a huge story. -
East Kent maternity deaths: CQC considered shutting unit (2023-05-26 07:37:29)
A watchdog instead called for "immediate improvements" of the William Harvey hospital in Kent. -
PPE: Supplier of millions of 'not fit for use' gowns received £47m dividends (2023-05-26 05:21:32)
Chemical Intelligence won £162m of government contracts to supply personal protective equipment. -
Neuralink: Elon Musk's brain chip firm says US approval won for human study (2023-05-26 01:38:44)
The billionaire's Neuralink implant company wants to help restore people's vision and mobility. -
'No pads at school, so my period leaked on exam chair' (2023-05-25 23:07:25)
Some pupils are struggling to access period products in schools, data shared with BBC News suggests. -
US doctor faces hearing over story of 10-year-old's abortion (2023-05-25 20:17:41)
Dr Caitlin Bernard drew a national spotlight after speaking to media about treating a 10-year-old. -
Monkeypox: London sees rise in cases in last month (2023-05-25 16:19:09)
Those at risk urged to get vaccinated to protect themselves, as data reveals 10 new cases in London during May. -
New superbug-killing antibiotic discovered using AI (2023-05-25 15:00:36)
The drug can target one of the three most dangerous bacterial superbugs, say researchers. -
Government not taking 'appalling' alcohol harm seriously, MPs say (2023-05-25 14:39:37)
The public accounts committee calls for more support for alcohol treatment to save money and lives. -
Five hospitals at risk of collapse to be rebuilt (2023-05-25 14:07:13)
The sites in England were all developed using a lightweight concrete with a limited lifespan. -
Promoting vapes to kids is ridiculous, says Rishi Sunak (2023-05-25 11:34:56)
Rishi Sunak says he is looking at strengthening marketing rules for e-cigarettes. -
Is the past year's spike in strike action here to stay? (2023-05-25 05:04:19)
BBC economics editor Faisal Islam asks whether a historic surge in industrial action is likely to persist. -
Health boss says obesity 'bigger health impact than Covid' long term (2023-05-25 05:02:41)
Weight issues are a growing threat to public health and the economy, a county director says. -
Young mental health patients 'at risk' in child wards (2023-05-25 00:33:21)
A report warns that young people with mental health needs are "at risk" on children's wards in England. -
Plant-based diets good for the heart (2023-05-24 23:04:45)
The effect is about a third that of a taking daily cholesterol-lowering statin, research suggests. -
Shop around on NHS app to shorten wait for treatment (2023-05-24 23:03:31)
IT upgrade will allow patients to exercise their right to choose where they are treated, ministers say. -
Wirral mum in coma lands back in UK after £50k raised (2023-05-24 19:37:08)
Melissa Kinsella, 30, is now in hospital on Merseyside after being on life support in Turkey. -
First UK death linked to 'zombie' drug xylazine (2023-05-24 15:34:21)
There have been warnings in the US about its flesh-eating properties and role in 7% of fatal overdoses. -
Watch: Brain implants help paralysed man to walk again (2023-05-24 15:05:33)
A paralysed man has been able to walk simply by thinking about it, thanks to electronic brain implants -
Brain implants help paralysed man to walk again (2023-05-24 15:04:45)
A paralysed man has been able to walk simply by thinking about it, thanks to electronic brain implants -
Lucy Letby trial: Nurse says 'dirty' ward was factor in baby deaths (2023-05-24 14:05:43)
Murder-accused nurse Lucy Letby says there was "raw sewage coming out of sinks" at the hospital. -
Vaping: How do you quit e-cigarettes? (2023-05-24 10:13:46)
It can get you off tobacco - but what do you do when you want to say bye to your e-cig? -
People paying for operations up by third since Covid pandemic (2023-05-24 00:12:28)
Long waits for NHS treatment appear to be forcing people to pay out thousands of pounds for care. -
Work pressures driving nurses and midwives away (2023-05-24 00:07:14)
Numbers on the register reach a record high but the regulator is worried about the amount leaving the profession. -
Tavistock: Top doctor questions need for change at gender clinic (2023-05-23 23:16:10)
The senior doctor is recorded questioning why changes to the controversial Tavistock clinic are required. -
Essex GP struck off over 'sexually motivated' examination (2023-05-23 16:24:09)
A doctor appears at tribunal over the appointments with four female patients in 2016. -
Jennie Gow: BBC F1 broadcaster tells of stroke recovery (2023-05-23 11:17:33)
Jennie Gow, who had a stroke in December, says she is determined to come back "as strong as ever". -
Myles Bradbury victim: 'I won't let abuse by doctor affect my entire life' (2023-05-23 05:17:12)
A victim of a doctor jailed for abusing children speaks of his continuing battle nearly a decade on. -
35,000 cases of sexual misconduct or violence in NHS in five years (2023-05-23 05:00:16)
Rape, assault or being touched without consent accounted for more than one in five cases. -
Vaping: High lead and nickel found in illegal vapes (2023-05-23 00:08:02)
Lab analysis finds vapes confiscated from teenagers at a school pose a potential risk to health. -
Prime: Caffeine warnings should be clearer, says expert (2023-05-22 22:02:45)
A marketing expert said caffeine warnings on Prime Energy drinks aren't prominent enough. -
Junior doctors in England to strike for three days in June (2023-05-22 20:35:50)
They will walk out between 07:00 on Wednesday 14 June and 07:00 on Saturday 17 June. -
Labour vows to cut heart, cancer and suicide deaths (2023-05-22 12:26:59)
Sir Keir Starmer says tackling the three "biggest killers" is central to Labour's NHS mission. -
Graeme Souness: Football legend to swim Channel for 'butterfly skin' girl (2023-05-22 12:13:07)
The footballer fought back tears as he described the bravery of Isla Grist, who has the rare condition. -
BBC's Naga Munchetty reveals womb condition adenomyosis (2023-05-22 10:00:33)
The presenter shares her diagnosis of debilitating womb disorder adenomyosis with BBC Radio 5 Live listeners. -
Junior doctors in Scotland offered 14.5% pay rise (2023-05-22 09:29:39)
The new Scottish government pay offer comes after BMA Scotland members voted for strike action. -
Ireland to introduce alcohol label health warning (2023-05-22 09:25:05)
The labels, which come into force in 2026, will contain health warnings and a calorie count. -
Labour proposes new NHS targets on reducing deaths (2023-05-22 02:39:20)
Sir Keir Starmer says if elected he would aim to cut suicide, heart disease and stroke deaths. -
Labour wants NHS to tackle heart and suicide deaths (2023-05-22 02:39:20)
Sir Keir Starmer says if elected he would aim to cut suicide, heart disease and stroke deaths. -
Labour's NHS plan will offer patients more choice, Wes Streeting says (2023-05-21 14:38:59)
Shadow health secretary says regional waiting lists could help people get hospital treatment quicker. -
Bristol motorcycle event for men's mental health returns (2023-05-21 09:17:13)
The Bristol Distinguished Gentleman's Ride team are heading from Cheddar to Keynsham. -
Ryan Reynolds: Actor's tribute to seven year old cancer victim (2023-05-20 16:52:12)
Aaron Wharton was diagnosed with a brain tumour when he was four years old and died in April. -
Sadiq Khan: London mayor says he has PTSD after death threats (2023-05-20 12:47:34)
London's mayor said a number of events coming together had had a "cumulative" effect on his health. -
'Stillborn babies should have legal rights' (2023-05-19 10:28:14)
Laura Gallazzi lost her son Steven after a traumatic delivery at Dundee's Ninewells hospital. -
Ukraine war: Taking steps to tackle the mental scars of conflict (2023-05-19 04:00:25)
The psychological effects of Russia's invasion are starting to show in Ukraine, at the front and at home. -
Bipolar Disorder: 'I hit the fire alarm and evacuated an airport' (2023-05-19 01:54:40)
Model Rosie Viva was experiencing mania when she triggered the mass evacuation of Stansted Airport. -
Face mask rule easing 'a good thing', says health boss Jason Leitch (2023-05-16 15:47:42)
Covid guidelines for wearing face coverings in Scotland's health and social care settings have ended. -
Rare skin condition leads to stares and comments from strangers (2023-05-16 05:12:02)
Rhiannon Morgan has grown used to people making comments or asking if her condition is contagious. -
'I've been stuck in my bedroom for two years' (2023-05-16 01:55:12)
A young woman with a rare disease says she is not being supported to have any quality of life. -
Needle-free Covid vaccination trials taking place in Cambridge (2023-05-15 10:06:45)
Trials are taking place in Cambridge, where the technology was developed. -
I don't have ADHD, but three private clinics say I do (2023-05-15 05:06:04)
A BBC journalist was told "You do not have ADHD" by an NHS doctor - but private clinics said otherwise. -
Gemma Collins: 'We've got to talk about women's incontinence' (2023-05-15 05:01:11)
Towie star Gemma Collins is urging people to be more open and less embarrassed about the subject. -
Covid global health emergency is over, WHO says (2023-05-05 14:47:46)
Close to 20 million people are likely to have died during the last three years, says the WHO. -
Psychologist's death due to AstraZeneca Covid vaccine reaction - inquest (2023-04-19 17:46:17)
The coroner at Stephen Wright's inquest described it as a "very unusual and deeply tragic case". -
Singing strikers on the junior doctors' picket lines (2023-04-11 15:49:18)
Junior doctors sing their protest chants to popular tunes on picket lines in England. -
Abortion pills explained in 60 seconds (2023-03-24 00:05:04)
They have become the new frontier in the US battle over abortion access but their future is at risk. -
Rob Burrow receives ‘Points of Light’ award from Rishi Sunak (2023-03-07 11:54:48)
The ex-Leeds Rhinos star was the 2,000th recipient of the award for outstanding individual volunteers. -
Matt Hancock: Eight government WhatsApp Covid messages revealed (2023-03-02 20:43:38)
The ex-health secretary's pandemic text messages have been published by a newspaper - here are eight. -
Covid: Was Matt Hancock right to push for schools to close? (2023-03-02 15:26:26)
The move had huge costs - socially, emotionally and academically, so could schools have been kept open? -
Toxic debate over lab leak theory hampers search for Covid origins (2023-03-02 14:16:58)
US agencies cannot agree on how the pandemic started, with the scientific community bitterly divided. -
Isabel Oakeshott reveals why she leaked Matt Hancock's WhatsApp messages (2023-03-02 09:24:15)
The journalist released WhatsApps she obtained while working on the former health secretary's book. -
Boy recreates his gran's 1955 photos to help her with Alzheimer's (2023-03-02 06:13:41)
Philip Loveday follows in his grandmother's footsteps to snap London's famous landmarks 70 years on. -
Covid origin: Why the Wuhan lab-leak theory is so disputed (2023-03-01 14:55:13)
The claim Covid-19 leaked from a Chinese laboratory dates from early in the pandemic. Here's what we know. -
China Covid: How is it tackling the latest surge in cases? (2023-01-05 14:56:31)
China is ramping up its vaccination programme in response to the latest wave of Covid. -
Covid: Why are some places testing Chinese arrivals? (2022-12-29 22:42:49)
Beijing is finally opening its borders - but some countries are wary of a Covid threat. -
UK Covid modelling data to stop being published (2022-12-26 05:26:53)
The UK Health Security Agency says it will halt publishing the figures from early January. -
Sore throat and cough top symptoms that could be Covid (2022-07-14 11:54:06)
That is according to UK data from 17,500 people this week who say they have Covid. -
Covid map: Coronavirus cases, deaths, vaccinations by country (2022-07-05 16:53:25)
Key maps and charts explaining how the virus has spread around the world. -
BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron: How worried should we be? (2022-07-01 08:57:51)
Surges of Covid are happening again around the world, driven by some new subvariants of Omicron. -
Covid vaccine: How many people are vaccinated in the UK? (2022-03-04 09:55:06)
A look at progress made in vaccinating the country, as more than 52 million people have received at least one dose and 38 million have had a booster or third dose.