BBC Health - Source Information
Source URL: http://www.bbc.com/news/health
Number of headlines in database: 86
Last update: 2018-04-24 10:21:04
Number of headlines in database: 86
Last update: 2018-04-24 10:21:04
BBC Health Headlines
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Crossing Divides: How running is uniting old and young (2018-04-24 01:11:51)
Vivian combines exercise with tackling loneliness through regular runs to visit her 'coach' Dennis. -
Britain's Fat Fight: Why we're losing (2018-04-24 00:21:10)
With Britain becoming the most obese country in Western Europe, chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall investigates. -
Listening to your heartbeat can help with your feelings (2018-04-24 00:08:38)
“I wish I could feel happy or excited” - Tom is trying a new treatment that could help people with autism to better recognise their emotions. -
How bacteria are changing your mood (2018-04-24 00:05:48)
Scientists think "mood microbes" are a new frontier for improving the health of the brain. -
Parents facing 'unfair child abuse claims' over bruising (2018-04-24 00:05:38)
Chloe's son was taken away for a year, until his bruising was found to be down to a medical condition. -
The female boxer with cerebral palsy (2018-04-23 23:27:41)
Kate Farley has cerebral palsy, but that doesn't stop her packing a punch in the ring - on her knees. -
Awyr Las: Health board NHS charity cash probe urged (2018-04-23 23:18:42)
£450,000 is spent on a staff engagement plan to help a health board get out of special measures. -
Alfie Evans parents lose 'last-ditch appeal' over life support (2018-04-23 22:43:42)
A High Court judge dismissed fresh submissions over the seriously ill toddler's life support. -
US soldier gets world's first penis and scrotum transplant (2018-04-23 19:38:54)
The wounded veteran who received the organ transplant says he feels "finally more normal". -
Alfie Evans granted Italian citizenship in life support legal row (2018-04-23 17:50:07)
The Italian foreign office says it hopes the terminally ill toddler "can get immediate transfer to Italy". -
Boy recovering well after five-organ transplant (2018-04-23 16:25:35)
Jay Crouch has two new kidneys, a liver, pancreas and small bowel and is learning how to eat. -
The foods that might help with dementia (2018-04-23 14:24:42)
One man has 'got his mum back' from the ravages of Alzheimer's, partly thanks to a change in her diet. -
Alfie Evans: Protesters try to storm Alder Hey hospital (2018-04-23 13:58:01)
About 200 people gather outside Alder Hey Children's Hospital in support of the terminally ill toddler. -
Hospital staff lack dementia training, widow says (2018-04-23 11:06:26)
Christine Bexon's late husband Paul developed early onset dementia at the age of 55. -
Prostate cancer diagnosis breakthrough hailed (2018-04-23 10:18:31)
A new Dundee University ultrasound process offers a more accurate diagnosis of the disease. -
£6m pledge for children of alcoholics (2018-04-23 06:59:46)
The government funding will go towards mental health services and outreach programmes for parents. -
'In six days I'll lose my voice forever' (2018-04-22 23:34:43)
Lonnie's tongue is about to be removed. What will he say to loved ones with his final words? -
Jeremy Hunt threatens social media with new child-protection laws (2018-04-22 13:35:07)
The health secretary wants action from the sites on underage use, bullying and screen-time limits. -
Why a faecal transplant could save your life (2018-04-21 23:54:44)
Patient's lives are being saved by poo, but how far can microbial medicine go? -
'I don't fear death, I fear going into a hospital' (2018-04-21 23:49:15)
Tommy says hospital staff don’t always understand the needs of dementia patients. -
'I fear being in a hospital, not death' (2018-04-21 23:49:15)
Tommy says hospital staff don’t always understand the needs of dementia patients. -
Allied Healthcare: Home care provider seeks rescue plan (2018-04-21 11:51:28)
One the UK's biggest providers of home care - Allied Healthcare - seeks a rescue plan. -
Cystic fibrosis: Company urged to lower cost of life-changing drug (2018-04-21 11:02:51)
Health ministers call on company to lower price of cystic fibrosis drug Orkambi so the NHS can afford it. -
'The gym helps me cope with my OCD' (2018-04-21 01:21:17)
Gemma has OCD, but has found bodybuilding helps her manage and works as coping strategy. -
Is marathon running bad for you? (2018-04-20 23:59:30)
Some 40,000 runners are due to take part in the London Marathon, but are those 26.2 miles doing us harm? -
Gestational diabetes an 'epidemic' (2018-04-20 21:28:53)
Experts say more screening is needed to tackle the disease, which affects pregnant women. -
Top tips on getting through hot weather with hay fever (2018-04-20 16:17:37)
With the temperature rising, here are our top tips in reducing your hay fever-induced tears. -
Alfie Evans case: Supreme Court rules against parents for second time (2018-04-20 14:56:14)
The court has also refused permission for the parents of the terminally ill toddler to appeal. -
Medic suspended over Tipton mother's sepsis death (2018-04-20 13:42:45)
An internal investigation will take place at Russells Hall Hospital after Natalie Billingham's death -
London Marathon: How to run in the heat (2018-04-20 13:19:48)
This London Marathon may break the record for the hottest yet, so how do you run in the heat? -
'World's worst' super-gonorrhoea man cured (2018-04-20 12:56:15)
The patient had a lucky escape say doctors, but now two more cases have been discovered. -
Scientists discover protein behind motor neurone disease (2018-04-20 12:48:30)
An international team found that a protein causes brain cells to die when it is in the jelly phase. -
Scientists discover mechanism behind motor neurone disease (2018-04-20 12:48:30)
An international team found that a protein causes brain cells to die when it is stuck in the jelly phase. -
Bedford Hospital nurse struck off for 'squeezing' patient's breasts (2018-04-20 12:41:26)
Gbadebo Olasunkanmi Alabi said "Everything on your body is perfect" to the patient. -
'I lost legs and part of my face after a dog scratch' (2018-04-20 11:21:41)
Dr Jaco Nel lost both his legs and all of the fingers on one hand after contracting sepsis. -
Ex-MP Tessa Jowell first to donate data to medical database (2018-04-20 01:17:36)
Former Culture Secretary Baroness Tessa Jowell hopes better cancer treatments can be developed. -
Muscular dystrophy doesn't stop Adam living life to the full (2018-04-19 23:45:07)
Adam has a rare muscle-wasting disorder, but he isn't letting that stop him enjoying life. -
Bajau people 'evolved bigger spleens' for free-diving (2018-04-19 18:49:14)
In an example of human natural selection, Asia's Bajau people have evolved bigger spleens for diving. -
Skin implant could help warn of cancer, scientists say (2018-04-19 12:40:17)
It works by detecting elevated levels of calcium in the blood linked to some cancers. -
Corrie actor: 'Amazing response’ to OCD storyline (2018-04-19 12:38:13)
Actor Colson Smith hopes the show has done its bit to help raise awareness. -
Hospitals recruit managers faster than doctors and nurses (2018-04-19 08:09:12)
Three quarters of NHS hospital trusts are employing more managers than they did five years ago. -
Being a patient 'a full-time job' (2018-04-19 08:00:23)
Rising numbers of people have multiple health conditions, leading to endless appointments and check-ups. -
Hans Asperger ‘collaborated with Nazis’ in WWII (2018-04-19 07:59:30)
A medical journal suggests the renowned autism paediatrician was a Nazi collaborator. -
Hans Asperger 'collaborated with Nazis' in WWII (2018-04-19 07:59:30)
A medical journal suggests the renowned autism paediatrician was a Nazi collaborator. -
Mental health patients want immediate diagnosis, says report (2018-04-19 02:26:52)
Research suggests patients would prefer to be told their diagnosis face-to-face. -
Thalassaemia gene therapy trial shows 'encouraging' results (2018-04-19 02:23:08)
The treatment meant some patients stopped needing blood transfusions altogether. -
Disability-led ensemble to play BBC Proms (2018-04-19 02:19:48)
The Resound ensemble will be the first disability-led group to play the BBC's music festival. -
'My teacher saved me from suicide' (2018-04-19 02:10:17)
Now 26, Hati Sparey-South is herself training as a teacher, determined to help today's pupils. -
Marathon runner describes how the sport saved her life (2018-04-18 23:06:59)
Lynsey Kelly is running the London Marathon to raise money for mental health after suffering PTSD. -
'Theme park therapy' helps son to come alive, says mum (2018-04-18 23:06:41)
Robbie has the mental age of a two-year-old and is normally quiet and withdrawn. -
Keeping livers 'alive' boosts transplant success, trial finds (2018-04-18 16:59:29)
The alternative to ice involves pumping livers with blood, nutrients and medicines while in a machine. -
Childhood dementia: Boy fronts Tube station poster campaign (2018-04-18 15:17:54)
George has a rare form of childhood dementia called Batten Disease. -
Alfie Dingley's family apply for licence for medical cannabis (2018-04-18 13:52:27)
Alfie Dingley's family want him use cannabis oil to treat his epilepsy, which is illegal in the UK. -
Alfie Evans: Father begs Pope Francis to 'save our son' (2018-04-18 12:05:43)
Tom Evans is asking the Pope to intervene in the legal battle about ending his son's life support. -
Russells Hall Hospital: Patient treated after 'inspectors intervene' (2018-04-18 08:13:06)
Health inspectors on a visit to Russells Hall Hospital in Dudley had to intervene "as a matter of urgency". -
Scotland's highest paid doctors mainly men (2018-04-17 23:22:08)
BBC research finds just 15 out of 100 of the highest paid senior doctors in Scotland are women. -
Malaria experts fear disease's resurgence (2018-04-17 22:56:35)
For the first time in 10 years, global malaria cases are no longer falling, and experts are worried. -
NHS ransomware attack response criticised (2018-04-17 22:53:25)
MPs say it is "alarming" plans to improve cyber-security after the Wannacry attack have not been agreed. -
Migraine: New drug works when others fail, researchers say (2018-04-17 21:12:04)
The monthly injection could be approved for NHS use by next year, experts hope. -
Vaginal mesh surgery: NHS releases new figures (2018-04-17 14:31:02)
England's most senior doctor is told to urgently respond to new data on vaginal mesh surgeries. -
NHS apologises to family over mother's hospital death (2018-04-17 12:59:59)
The family of mother-of-two Denise Davies agrees a settlement after her death in hospital in 2013. -
First double face transplant patient 'well' in France (2018-04-17 12:12:55)
The first person in the world to receive two facial transplants is recovering in a Paris hospital. -
Alfie Evans: Parents to appeal to Supreme Court again (2018-04-17 10:54:27)
Tom Evans and Kate James will again ask for their terminally ill son's life support not to be ended. -
Alfie Evans: Parents appeal to Supreme Court again (2018-04-17 10:54:27)
Tom Evans and Kate James have again asked for their terminally ill son's life support not to be ended. -
Jerome Hamon: Frenchman gets 'third face' in new transplant (2018-04-17 10:33:00)
Jérôme Hamon is the first patient to have two facial transplants and says he is doing well. -
Does vaginal seeding boost health? (2018-04-17 00:03:12)
Does vaginal seeding expose babies to good bacteria or is it too dangerous? -
The 'nanobots' and 'ninja polymers' transforming medicine (2018-04-16 23:33:51)
Is the fusion of biology and technology speeding us towards a synthetic future? -
How your mini 'clone' heart could be grown in a jar (2018-04-16 23:33:51)
Is the fusion of biology and technology speeding us towards a synthetic future? -
How 'ninja polymers' are taking on the killer superbugs (2018-04-16 23:33:51)
Is the fusion of biology and technology speeding us towards a synthetic future? -
How 'ninja polymers' are fighting killer superbugs (2018-04-16 23:33:51)
Is the fusion of biology and technology speeding us towards a synthetic future? -
'Malaria killed my daughter, I'm protecting others now' (2018-04-16 23:13:53)
Senegal is on track to be declared malaria-free by 2030. -
Survey finds an 'over-reliance' on medication to treat ADHD (2018-04-16 23:13:05)
Many families of children with ADHD are offered no training to help them manage their child's condition. -
'More than medication' needed to treat ADHD (2018-04-16 23:13:05)
Many families of children with ADHD are offered no training to help them manage their child's condition. -
Rhys's top tips for living with ADHD (2018-04-16 23:10:49)
Rhys Sinclair was diagnosed with ADHD when he was seven years old. -
Reece's top tips for living with ADHD (2018-04-16 23:10:49)
Reece Sinclair was diagnosed with ADHD when he was seven years old. -
European women twice as likely to be blonde as men, study says (2018-04-16 15:03:08)
Women from European descent are twice as likely to be naturally blonde as men, a new study suggests. -
Breastfeeding: Abergavenny mums share nursing images online (2018-04-16 00:34:20)
The images are intended to start conversations about the difficulties nursing mothers can face. -
Good bacteria: Why I put my poo in the post (2018-04-13 23:53:02)
How analysing faeces could unlock the secrets of good health. -
Check the key targets in your area (2018-04-12 13:54:46)
Use our tracker to check whether your local services are meeting strict waiting-time targets for cancer, routine operations and A&E. -
Woman's missing jaw regrown by 9cm after cancer (2018-04-11 07:12:20)
Val's jaw has been reconstructed by "stretching" her own tissue and bone around a frame. -
Why do people enjoy taking part in chilli-eating contests? (2018-04-10 15:08:13)
Chilli-eating competitions are proving popular in the UK, despite potential risks. -
Sugar tax: Will paying more for fizzy drinks and alcohol make us healthier? (2018-04-05 00:35:23)
The price of some unhealthy drinks is about to go up - in the hope that we will make "better" choices. -
The doctor who really feels his patients' pain (2018-04-03 23:41:07)
For Dr Joel Salinas, music creates colours, numbers have personalities and another person's pain feels almost like his own. -
How Amsterdam is reducing child obesity (2018-04-02 08:45:44)
Rising rates of childhood obesity are a global problem - but in Amsterdam they are falling. -
India's Gorakhpur hospital: The night the children died (2018-04-01 00:38:24)
Did lack of oxygen really cause the deaths of 30 children in one night at an Indian hospital? -
'I spent savings rather than wait' (2017-10-17 23:03:52)
Patients facing long waits for treatment tell the BBC what it is like to be left in limbo.