BBC News - Health
Updated: 3 hours 9 min ago
Thu, 02/08/2024 - 11:50
Proportion starting treatment within 62 days in England drops to new low after 11 years of decline.
Thu, 02/08/2024 - 09:54
A doctor with the NHS trust says the medication being trialled is "potentially highly effective".
Thu, 02/08/2024 - 01:18
A study suggests a link, but more research is needed to prove the drugs benefit the brain.
Wed, 02/07/2024 - 18:44
Families are heartbroken to be left out of a scheme proposing support for other patients.
Wed, 02/07/2024 - 12:21
As the government unveils its NHS dentistry plan, people in England speak about their fight to get seen.
Wed, 02/07/2024 - 00:00
The move is part of a wider plan to improve access in England but dentists say it will not solve problems.
Tue, 02/06/2024 - 22:01
Patient watchdog calls for payouts for those left disabled by an epilepsy drug or hurt by pelvic mesh.
Tue, 02/06/2024 - 13:42
Being diagnosed with cancer during treatment for another condition is something many experience.
Tue, 02/06/2024 - 13:42
Being diagnosed with cancer during treatment for another condition is something many experience.
Tue, 02/06/2024 - 01:41
Becky has spoken out as official figures show testing for HIV remains below pre-pandemic levels.
Mon, 02/05/2024 - 09:55
Experts highlight child obesity, tooth decay and infant deaths, saying urgent action needed in UK.
Mon, 02/05/2024 - 08:54
Rishi Sunak concedes the government hasn't made enough progress on one of his key pledges.
Mon, 02/05/2024 - 06:28
Craig Shore, who has ocular uveal melanoma, will have to pay up to £240,000 for chemosaturation.
Mon, 02/05/2024 - 05:59
Sudden unexplained death in childhood claims 50 lives in the UK every year - some parents get no support.
Sun, 02/04/2024 - 00:33
The world's richest man is betting heavily on his brain chip, but he has ground to make up.
Sat, 02/03/2024 - 22:54
Adele Johnston was 33 when she developed painful symptoms such as heart palpitations and itchy skin.
Fri, 02/02/2024 - 23:22
Richard Scolyer hopes the life-saving melanoma research he pioneered could treat his brain tumour.
Fri, 02/02/2024 - 06:22
Senior politicians from the Scottish and UK governments gave evidence on the inquiry's third and final week in Edinburgh.
Fri, 02/02/2024 - 06:01
Healthwatch Surrey says many people are left feeling helpless and lost with online services.
Fri, 02/02/2024 - 00:03
The number of people beating the disease was rising five times faster in the 2000s.
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