BBC Health - Source Information
Source URL: http://www.bbc.com/news/health
Number of headlines in database: 53
Last update: 2018-09-22 06:21:01
Number of headlines in database: 53
Last update: 2018-09-22 06:21:01
BBC Health Headlines
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Why I'm happy 'living flat' after breast cancer (2018-09-21 23:10:01)
Juliet, who blogs about her recovery from cancer, explains why she didn’t want breast reconstruction after her mastectomy. -
NHS to save 'hundreds of millions' in landmark drug ruling (2018-09-21 10:05:09)
Doctors says the savings could amount to significant improvements in patient care. -
NHS to save 'hundreds of millions' in landmark drug ruling in England (2018-09-21 10:05:09)
Two drug companies were trying to stop doctors offering a cheaper eye treatment. -
Knife crime: Can Chicago's model cure London's violence? (2018-09-21 01:00:14)
London is following Chicago's lead in tackling violent crime like it is an infectious disease. -
London knife crime: Can Chicago's model cure the violence? (2018-09-21 01:00:14)
London is following Chicago's lead in tackling violent crime like it is an infectious disease. -
'I gave birth, and got Hepatitis C' (2018-09-21 00:44:12)
When Jackie Britton was given a blood transfusion during childbirth, it could have killed her. -
Turning around the lives of dementia patients (2018-09-21 00:32:14)
Confronting the stigma and isolation people with dementia face in some communities around the world. -
Changing the lives of people with dementia (2018-09-21 00:32:14)
Confronting the stigma and isolation people with dementia face in some communities around the world. -
Why is IVF so popular in Denmark? (2018-09-20 23:51:05)
It has the biggest proportion of babies born through assisted reproductive technology in the world. -
Periods 'keeping girls out of school' (2018-09-20 17:26:04)
Some 350,000 girls say they have missed school at some point because of being on their period, research from YouGov suggests. -
Pre-sex HIV drug should be made available on NHS, MPs say (2018-09-20 12:11:35)
The Prep drug is cost-effective and proven to work, three MPs say. -
'Don't go cold turkey' to quit smoking (2018-09-20 01:55:56)
The annual Stoptober campaign launches with a warning to seek help when trying to kick the habit. -
'We're in love but never have sex' (2018-09-20 00:48:38)
A survey of 2,000 Mumsnet and Gransnet users finds 29% have had sex fewer than 10 times in the past year. -
'We haven't had sex in three years' (2018-09-20 00:44:53)
A survey of 2,000 Mumsnet and Gransnet users finds 29% have had sex fewer than 11 times in the past year. -
Jelly treats for dementia sufferers (2018-09-19 23:11:26)
After his grandmother was hospitalised, Lewis invented a hydrating treat for people with dementia. -
Jelly treats for people with dementia (2018-09-19 23:11:26)
After his grandmother was hospitalised, Lewis invented a hydrating treat for people with dementia. -
Shropshire hospitals baby deaths review cases rise to over 100 (2018-09-19 16:00:52)
Baby and mother deaths, as well as birth injuries, are being reviewed at hospitals in Shropshire. -
Are drink-driving limits too high? (2018-09-19 11:30:18)
How are the limits on how much alcohol you can drink set? -
Making sure you get the right type of calorie (2018-09-19 10:01:12)
Meet the latest dietary idea being used in the battle against the bulge - the "quality" calorie. -
Grenfell: Back to the school (2018-09-19 09:56:45)
15 months after Grenfell, the school below the tower reopens its doors - what's it like to return? -
Bacteria disrupts Northern Ireland breast milk service (2018-09-19 05:32:22)
Donated breast milk held in the County Fermanagh facility is destroyed after a bug is found in the water supply. -
Yoghurts (even organic ones) 'full of sugar' (2018-09-19 00:19:05)
Public told not to be lulled into thinking yoghurts are as healthy as many assume. -
South Africa's highest court legalises cannabis use (2018-09-18 11:39:26)
Pro-marijuana activists cheer following a landmark ruling by the country's highest court. -
Ultra runner Sophie Power on breastfeeding during a 103-mile race (2018-09-18 10:37:32)
An ultra runner mother on why she breastfed her baby during a 103-mile marathon race. -
Pregnancy weight gain 'going unmeasured' (2018-09-18 08:59:07)
Midwives want clear advice about how much weight is healthy for women to put on during pregnancy. -
Bedside light tool could detect baby brain injury earlier (2018-09-18 01:39:13)
A new bedside tool can detect brain damage by measuring oxygen and energy levels using light. -
Hiding my psychosis for 10 years from the age of 12 (2018-09-18 01:33:21)
Luke Watkins first experienced psychosis at 12 years old - he didn't talk about it for a decade. -
'I've performed 23,000 post-mortems' (2018-09-18 00:10:37)
Dr Richard Shepherd has examined evidence from 9/11 and 7/7 terror attacks, and the death of Stephen Lawrence. -
Coca-Cola 'in talks' over cannabis-infused drinks (2018-09-17 14:34:25)
A report says the drinks giant is in discussions to develop pot-infused beverages with a cannabis firm. -
Deaths spiked during UK heatwave (2018-09-17 13:49:41)
When temperatures went up in England this summer, so did deaths, Office for National Statistics data shows. -
Targeted treatment for melanoma to be free on NHS (2018-09-17 10:32:32)
Trials showed the risk of the cancer returning after surgery was reduced with the therapy. -
Call to ban early baby gender tests (2018-09-16 23:58:53)
The party fears the eight-week blood test, available privately, may lead to selective abortions of girls. -
Call to ban early baby sex tests (2018-09-16 23:58:53)
The party fears the eight-week blood test, available privately, may lead to selective abortions of girls. -
Mum's fight to keep Southampton respite service open (2018-09-16 23:43:01)
A campaigning mother explains why respite services are so important. -
'Aspirin-a-day risky in old age' - major study (2018-09-16 00:18:11)
Major study suggests elderly people in good health should not take the drug every day. -
Pathologists shortage 'delaying cancer diagnosis' (2018-09-16 00:16:26)
Severe staff shortages are affecting services vital to diagnosing cancer, according to a report. -
Heart op patient wants to find Sully surgeon who saved her life (2018-09-15 23:55:24)
Susan Payne's life was saved by heart surgery when she was a child in 1960. -
Harry from St John Ambulance teaches CPR (2018-09-14 23:23:51)
Harry from St John Ambulance teaches us how to perform CPR on a dummy. -
'My girl's meningitis was diagnosed as ear infection' (2018-09-14 10:37:53)
A charity warns the NHS must be more vigilant over deadly meningitis and sepsis cases. -
Crowdfunded cancer treatments - do they work? (2018-09-14 07:50:50)
Experts are concerned vulnerable patients are being exploited. -
Vapers rise 'to more than three million' in Britain (2018-09-14 00:00:27)
Some still believe e-cigarettes are as harmful as smoking, a public health charity says. -
Rachel Day died of sepsis 10 days after diagnosis (2018-09-13 07:02:34)
Rachel Day was 29 when she contracted sepsis which ravaged her body killing her 10 days later. -
Can cold water swimming treat depression? (2018-09-13 00:19:44)
One young woman stopped all her medication after taking up swimming in cold water every week. -
How can you get enough iron from your diet? (2018-09-11 23:19:43)
How can you ensure you're getting the iron you need from your food, without eating too much red meat? -
'There's so much guilt in being a modern parent' (2018-09-11 00:24:10)
With one in three children obese, Jamie Oliver explains how to eat healthily at home. -
Mark Lawrenson's cancer diagnosis and other TV stars 'saved' by viewers (2018-09-10 14:03:25)
Football pundit Mark Lawrenson is not the first celebrity to have his illness diagnosed on screen. -
Bryony Gordon: How to talk about suicide (2018-09-10 10:13:30)
Journalist Bryony Gordon on why not to say "commit" when talking about suicide. -
The secret shame of having no sperm (2018-09-09 23:37:09)
Male infertility is now the most common reason for couples to seek IVF - but men often feel alone. -
Kidney donor explains decision to give to a stranger (2018-09-08 23:11:57)
The number of people becoming altruistic kidney donors is declining. -
Testing out natural aphrodisiacs in Ghana (2018-09-08 08:44:18)
Natural aphrodisiacs for sale in Ghana - but what's in them? -
You, me and the Big C: 'Like listening to friends' (2018-09-06 18:14:57)
Fans of the You, Me and the Big C podcast pay tribute to Rachael Bland, who died on Wednesday. -
Making Australia care about 'silent epidemic' (2018-08-28 15:05:30)
Syl Freedman's petition for an endometriosis drug went viral - then she helped to change policy. -
Cruise ship rescue: How to survive for 10 hours in the water (2018-08-20 11:35:54)
Warm water, a calm head and being a woman can all work in your favour.