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Martin Tyler: I nearly lost my voice forever

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 12:11:41 GMT

The football commentator pays tribute to a speech therapist who helped him talk again after surgery.

Is Covid now just a regular winter bug?

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 15:50:35 GMT

There were more flu deaths than Covid ones last winter - but for some, the fear remains. Why?

Error to open pubs not schools, Covid inquiry told

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 16:11:13 GMT

The ex-children's commissioner in England says most senior officials did not put children first.

What is pregabalin and why can it be dangerous?

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 14:09:52 GMT

The prescription drug has been linked to a number of deaths in the UK and around the world.

'No end to the stress' of ADHD medication shortage

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 07:20:46 GMT

Those with the condition say their struggle to get the drugs they need is causing increasing anxiety.

Need an op? The hospitals with the worst waits

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 11:35:16 GMT

BBC News analysis reveals wide variation across England in waits for planned hospital treatment.

MPs to vote on smoking ban for those born after 2009

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 14:43:05 GMT

Rishi Sunak's bill aims to create the UK's first smoke-free generation in a major public health intervention.

'Zombie' drug found in cannabis THC vapes in UK

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 23:41:50 GMT

Cannabis vapes are being sold containing the dangerous animal tranquiliser xylazine, experts say.

NHS spring Covid booster jab bookings to open

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 23:58:41 GMT

People eligible for the free vaccine in England, including everyone aged over 74, can book from Monday.

UK Covid inquiry comes to Scotland… in 90 seconds

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 11:51:26 GMT

The BBC's Kirsten Campbell outlines what can be expected during three weeks of evidence held in Edinburgh.

Why are measles cases rising and what is the MMR vaccine?

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 12:17:01 GMT

Young people are being encouraged to have the MMR jab, as cases of measles rise across England.

How much do junior doctors really get paid?

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 12:51:17 GMT

The BBC asked two junior doctors in England to show us their payslips and reveal their salaries.

Can health secretary name NHS trusts performing well?

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 09:09:11 GMT

Victoria Atkins is challenged to name some health trusts meeting their targets to cut waiting lists.

Boy, 7, died from Aids after doctor ignored rules

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 04:57:54 GMT

The doctor who gave Colin Smith imported blood products broke his NHS department's guidelines.

What is the new vaping tax and when will it start?

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 15:25:45 GMT

The government will introduce a new vaping tax on top of measures to stop children vaping.

What are assisted dying, assisted suicide and euthanasia?

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 10:30:28 GMT

Many countries have legalised assisted dying, assisted suicide or euthanasia, which are different.

New cause of asthma damage revealed

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 23:00:37 GMT

Cells lining the airways are squeezed to destruction, setting up a cycle of harm, lab studies suggest.

Arm skin patch could warn of organ rejection

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:53:49 GMT

A rash appearing on the patch could allow early treatment to stop problems escalating.

'Inoperable' Eva gets spinal surgery after review

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 05:09:06 GMT

A fresh review of Eva's case prompted by BBC coverage led to the operation going ahead last week.

Covid jab could be available privately from 2024

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 16:15:50 GMT

Moderna is hoping to make its Covid jab available privately in the UK.

'Radiographer started crying during my cancer scan'

Sun, 07 Apr 2024 08:13:41 GMT

Molly Cuddihy shares her story in a podcast covering themes including mental health and body image.

Young nose cells may help children fight off Covid

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 09:08:14 GMT

Lab tests show ageing adult nose cells contain 100 times more virus soon after an infection.

Sunak reveals he fasts at beginning of the week

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 12:37:18 GMT

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 NHS paid for my mum to go private. She died'

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 17:19:12 GMT

BBC Panorama investigates patient safety at a major private provider used by the NHS.

What is the infected blood scandal and how many people died?

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 14:19:15 GMT

Thousands were infected with HIV and hepatitis C, in the worst treatment disaster in NHS history.

End-of-life case parents call for naming of doctors

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 17:22:36 GMT

The parents of Isaiah Haastrup and Zainab Abbasi attend the Supreme Court for a two-day hearing.

What is the smoking ban and how will it work?

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 18:58:13 GMT

The government wants to stop people smoking by raising the legal age limit for buying cigarettes.

Health staff start court fight over long Covid

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 17:46:52 GMT

They say they are disabled after catching Covid at work, with no protection from employers.

What to do if you have Covid

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 16:17:17 GMT

No Covid restrictions are in place across the UK, so how should you manage having it?

Are weight-loss injections the answer to obesity?

Sun, 19 Mar 2023 00:52:45 GMT

The appeal is clear - but should we be turning to appetite-suppressing injections?

'There are loads of people that vape at school'

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 14:54:43 GMT

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

'I embrace my alopecia, but I’d love my old hair back’

Sun, 03 Mar 2024 23:36:30 GMT

People living with alopecia could have access to treatment on the NHS in Scotland for the first time.



		BBC News BBC News - Health Martin Tyler: I nearly lost my voice forever Tue, 16 Apr 2024 12:11:41 GMT The football commentator pays tribute to a speech therapist who helped him talk again after surgery. Is Covid now just a regular winter bug? Tue, 31 Oct 2023 15:50:35 GMT There were more flu deaths than Covid ones last winter - but for some, the fear remains. Why? Error to open pubs not schools, Covid inquiry told Fri, 06 Oct 2023 16:11:13 GMT The ex-children's commissioner in England says most senior officials did not put children first. What is pregabalin and why can it be dangerous? Thu, 21 Mar 2024 14:09:52 GMT The prescription drug has been linked to a number of deaths in the UK and around the world. 'No end to the stress' of ADHD medication shortage Mon, 15 Apr 2024 07:20:46 GMT Those with the condition say their struggle to get the drugs they need is causing increasing anxiety. Need an op? The hospitals with the worst waits Thu, 14 Mar 2024 11:35:16 GMT BBC News analysis reveals wide variation across England in waits for planned hospital treatment. MPs to vote on smoking ban for those born after 2009 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 14:43:05 GMT Rishi Sunak's bill aims to create the UK's first smoke-free generation in a major public health intervention. 'Zombie' drug found in cannabis THC vapes in UK Tue, 09 Apr 2024 23:41:50 GMT Cannabis vapes are being sold containing the dangerous animal tranquiliser xylazine, experts say. NHS spring Covid booster jab bookings to open Thu, 11 Apr 2024 23:58:41 GMT People eligible for the free vaccine in England, including everyone aged over 74, can book from Monday. UK Covid inquiry comes to Scotland… in 90 seconds Tue, 16 Jan 2024 11:51:26 GMT The BBC's Kirsten Campbell outlines what can be expected during three weeks of evidence held in Edinburgh. Why are measles cases rising and what is the MMR vaccine? Thu, 29 Feb 2024 12:17:01 GMT Young people are being encouraged to have the MMR jab, as cases of measles rise across England. How much do junior doctors really get paid? Fri, 11 Aug 2023 12:51:17 GMT The BBC asked two junior doctors in England to show us their payslips and reveal their salaries. Can health secretary name NHS trusts performing well? Thu, 11 Apr 2024 09:09:11 GMT Victoria Atkins is challenged to name some health trusts meeting their targets to cut waiting lists. Boy, 7, died from Aids after doctor ignored rules Sun, 14 Apr 2024 04:57:54 GMT The doctor who gave Colin Smith imported blood products broke his NHS department's guidelines. What is the new vaping tax and when will it start? Wed, 06 Mar 2024 15:25:45 GMT The government will introduce a new vaping tax on top of measures to stop children vaping. What are assisted dying, assisted suicide and euthanasia? Thu, 28 Mar 2024 10:30:28 GMT Many countries have legalised assisted dying, assisted suicide or euthanasia, which are different. New cause of asthma damage revealed Thu, 04 Apr 2024 23:00:37 GMT Cells lining the airways are squeezed to destruction, setting up a cycle of harm, lab studies suggest. Arm skin patch could warn of organ rejection Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:53:49 GMT A rash appearing on the patch could allow early treatment to stop problems escalating. 'Inoperable' Eva gets spinal surgery after review Tue, 16 Apr 2024 05:09:06 GMT A fresh review of Eva's case prompted by BBC coverage led to the operation going ahead last week. Covid jab could be available privately from 2024 Thu, 05 Oct 2023 16:15:50 GMT Moderna is hoping to make its Covid jab available privately in the UK. 'Radiographer started crying during my cancer scan' Sun, 07 Apr 2024 08:13:41 GMT Molly Cuddihy shares her story in a podcast covering themes including mental health and body image. Young nose cells may help children fight off Covid Mon, 15 Apr 2024 09:08:14 GMT Lab tests show ageing adult nose cells contain 100 times more virus soon after an infection. Sunak reveals he fasts at beginning of the week Mon, 29 Jan 2024 12:37:18 GMT 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 NHS paid for my mum to go private. She died' Mon, 08 Apr 2024 17:19:12 GMT BBC Panorama investigates patient safety at a major private provider used by the NHS. What is the infected blood scandal and how many people died? Tue, 02 Apr 2024 14:19:15 GMT Thousands were infected with HIV and hepatitis C, in the worst treatment disaster in NHS history. End-of-life case parents call for naming of doctors Mon, 15 Apr 2024 17:22:36 GMT The parents of Isaiah Haastrup and Zainab Abbasi attend the Supreme Court for a two-day hearing. What is the smoking ban and how will it work? Tue, 16 Apr 2024 18:58:13 GMT The government wants to stop people smoking by raising the legal age limit for buying cigarettes. Health staff start court fight over long Covid Wed, 06 Mar 2024 17:46:52 GMT They say they are disabled after catching Covid at work, with no protection from employers. What to do if you have Covid Wed, 20 Dec 2023 16:17:17 GMT No Covid restrictions are in place across the UK, so how should you manage having it? Are weight-loss injections the answer to obesity? Sun, 19 Mar 2023 00:52:45 GMT The appeal is clear - but should we be turning to appetite-suppressing injections? 'There are loads of people that vape at school' Mon, 29 Jan 2024 14:54:43 GMT A group of teenagers in Fife have been making a documentary about the impact of disposable vapes. 'I embrace my alopecia, but I’d love my old hair back’ Sun, 03 Mar 2024 23:36:30 GMT People living with alopecia could have access to treatment on the NHS in Scotland for the first time.

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