BBC Health News

Contaminated injections of growth hormone may have caused five rare cases of dementia, scientists think.

David Creamer says he has been "living on painkillers and soup" since his teeth fell out in June.

Vaping is far safer than smoking but the government wants to stop the sale of vapes to children

A group of teenagers in Fife have been making a documentary about the impact of disposable vapes.

A group of teenagers in Fife have been making a documentary about the impact of disposable vapes.

The Princess of Wales leaves hospital almost two weeks after having abdominal surgery.

The PM says he tries to fast at the start of the week so he can indulge in his “weakness for sugary things” on other days.

The PM says he tries to fast at the start of the week so he can indulge in his “weakness for sugary things” on other days.

The PM says fasting at the beginning of the week means he can "indulge" in sugary treats at other times.

Serious concerns are raised over maternity services at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Trust.

Dan Richards was instantly paralysed after a "freak accident" during a New Year's Eve swim.

Playing an instrument is especially good for brain health and should be encouraged, researchers say.

Rishi Sunak announces the plan saying "we must act" to tackle a rise in vaping among children.

Dermatologists say products with ingredients potentially harmful to children are growing popular.

The Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, revealed she had malignant melanoma this week.

The King is recovering after having treatment on an enlarged prostate at a London hospital.

A quarter of infant deaths in Scotland last year involved parents bedsharing with babies, the BBC learns.

Valdo Calocane was detained four times under the Mental Health Act before killing three people.

Senior doctors in England reject proposed deal, as BMA union says the offer "doesn't go far enough".

People were mistakenly taken off waiting lists for operations such as knee and hip surgeries.