Feed bbc-news-health BBC News

Favorite IconBBC News

Link https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health
Feed http://feeds.bbci.co.uk/news/health/rss.xml
Copyright Copyright: (C) British Broadcasting Corporation, see https://www.bbc.co.uk/usingthebbc/terms-of-use/#15metadataandrssfeeds for terms and conditions of reuse.
Updated 2024-11-21 20:00
Hospital patient given 'corridor care' for 14 hours
A patient at a hospital experiencing "record admissions" says he had no access to water.
German patient vaccinated against Covid 217 times
Researchers have written up the unusual case in a medical journal.
Unions back improved NHS senior doctor pay offer
Consultants in England to vote on new deal after rejecting previous offer by narrow margin.
Cautious backing for rise in physician associates
The doctors' union is concerned about patient safety because of a new law regulating those roles.
NHS trust admits failures over death of baby boy
A coroner hears hospital staff failed to give Zachary Taylor-Smith's mum antibiotics during labour.
Consultants vote to strike in Wales
Doctors will walk out in April over "extreme pressures" and "unsafe staffing levels".
Man hails 'quality of life' drug available on NHS
Ross Cunliffe says "the right thing has been done" in making daratumumab available on the NHS.
'I was left lying in my own urine'
A 73-year-old man says he was denied pain relief and was left lying in a bed soaked with urine.
'I embrace my alopecia, but I’d love my old hair back’
People living with alopecia could have access to treatment on the NHS in Scotland for the first time.
Can green 'super powders' really make you healthy?
Products containing probiotics, vitamins and antioxidants are being sold as healthy essentials.
Kidney donor mum and son take on world on skis
Just living a normal life was the biggest hope, now Alex will take on the world on the slopes.
Thousands more appointments hit by doctor strike
The NHS England said 91,000 appointments and procedures were cancelled due to the walkout this week.
More than one billion people now obese - study
Researchers say there is an urgent need to change how the condition is tackled as it rises worldwide.
More than one billion people now obese - study
Researchers say there is an urgent need to change how the condition is tackled as it rises worldwide.
We need assisted dying vote after report - Rantzen
A cross-party group of MPs found evidence of care benefits in countries that allow assisted dying.
We need assisted dying vote after report - Rantzen
A cross-party group of MPs found evidence of care benefits in countries that allow assisted dying.
What are assisted dying, assisted suicide and euthanasia?
Many countries have legalised assisted dying, assisted suicide or euthanasia, which are different.
Why are measles cases rising and what is the MMR vaccine?
Young people are being encouraged to have the MMR jab, as cases of measles rise across England.
Why are measles cases rising and what is the MMR vaccine?
Young people are being encouraged to have the MMR jab, as cases of measles rise across England.
Measles campaign shows children pleading for jabs
Health officials want to remind busy parents in England of the serious risks if vaccinations are missed.
Measles campaign shows children pleading for jabs
Health officials want to remind busy parents in England of the serious risks if vaccinations are missed.
Smokers increasingly overestimate vape risk - study
Fewer smokers see vapes as less harmful, despite evidence tobacco is far less healthy, data suggests.
Smokers increasingly overestimate vape risk - study
Fewer smokers see vapes as less harmful, despite evidence tobacco is far less healthy, data suggests.
NHS paid out £101m over city's maternity failings
The two hospitals in Nottingham are at the centre of a major inquiry into baby deaths and injuries.
Concerns raised over surgeon at children's hospital
Experts are reviewing the concerns raised about the former Great Ormond Street Hospital surgeon.
Concerns raised over surgeon at children's hospital
Experts are reviewing the concerns raised about the former Great Ormond Street Hospital surgeon.
Talking therapies may help menopause mood - study
Cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness can help with low mood and anxiety, research suggests.
Talking therapies may help menopause mood - study
Cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness can help with low mood and anxiety, research suggests.
Why South Korean women aren't having babies
South Korea has spent billions to reverse its low birth rate, but some say it isn't listening to young women's needs.
Gething deleted messages, Covid inquiry hears
Labour leadership candidate used disappearing messages when he was health minister, inquiry told.
Ministers consider new vaping tax at Budget
Ministers fear that the relatively cheap cost of vaping makes it more accessible for young people.
How dangerous is vaping and what is the disposable vape ban?
Vaping is far safer than smoking but the government wants to stop the sale of vapes to children
More young people out of work due to health, study says
A Resolution Foundation report is calling for action to support young people's mental health.
Disappearing messages used by health minister during Covid, inquiry hears
The UK Covid inquiry arrives in Wales and will scrutinise the Welsh government's handling of the pandemic.
Wales Covid families want answers as inquiry arrives
Decisions made about Covid in Wales will be the focus of the inquiry over the next three weeks.
'Daily life is a struggle without my ADHD medicine'
ADHD UK estimate about 150,000 people have been affected by a UK-wide medicine shortage.
Health staff and civil servants offered 5% rise
Under the offer, which is being put to trade union members, staff would also receive a one-off payment.
College to offer free medical degrees after $1bn gift
The record-breaking donation came from a 93-year-old former professor, who is the widow of a wealthy investor.
Mums call for Strep B screening to save babies
Parents say their children may not have become ill if screening had been available.
Dad died of cancer while partner was being treated
The parents of two young boys were diagnosed with cancer within days of each other.
Physician associate law may confuse patients - BMA
Plans for the doctors' regulator to license less-qualified health workers are under attack.
Junior doctors strike for 10th time over pay
NHS bosses warn of significant disruption to services in England during the five-day walkout.
Germany legalises cannabis, but makes it hard to buy
Under the law backed by MPs, possession will be legal, but strict rules mean it will be complicated.
Health workers still waiting for promised payments
Social enterprises say hardworking front-line staff have not received one-off payments agreed last May.
ITV to make drama about contaminated blood scandal
The series follows the success of Mr Bates Vs the Post Office, which drew in over 10m viewers.
Respect the menopause or face being sued, firms told
Symptoms can be considered a disability and firms must make adjustments, the equalities watchdog says.
ADHD medication system needs overhaul - author
The author says the shortage of medication is a source of worry and shows the system is "broken".
First alopecia treatment recommended on the NHS
The daily pill, ritlecitinib or Litfulo, helps fight inflammation that can lead to hair loss.
Postcode check: How's the NHS coping in your area?
As the NHS enters 2024 and a difficult winter period, find out what's happening in your area.
Regulator sorry for past disciplining of gay doctors
The General Medical Council is "truly sorry' for past prejudices that ended some gay doctors' careers.
...13141516171819202122...