
BBC News - Health
Updated: 7 hours 7 min ago
Thu, 07/03/2025 - 22:19
Some black market cigarettes have been found to contain dead flies and asbestos. But the trade nods to a wider issue, a BBC investigation has found
Thu, 07/03/2025 - 17:29
The BBC looks at what the government's 10-year NHS plan could mean in practice.
Thu, 07/03/2025 - 10:36
As the BBC names a beautician who gave illegal jabs, two victims share their story.
Thu, 07/03/2025 - 06:18
A digital imaging service has reduced waiting times for patients with suspected skin cancers.
Wed, 07/02/2025 - 22:34
But nurses, doctors and health experts say that more funding and extra staff are needed to make it a reality.
Wed, 07/02/2025 - 17:27
Former health secretary Matt Hancock denied claims the government's attempt to throw a protective ring around care homes in early 2020 was empty rhetoric.
Wed, 07/02/2025 - 17:27
Former health secretary Matt Hancock denied claims the government's attempt to throw a protective ring around care homes in early 2020 was empty rhetoric.
Wed, 07/02/2025 - 14:30
Catherine says "you put on a sort of brave face" during treatment but afterwards it can also feel "really difficult".
Tue, 07/01/2025 - 15:57
Official figures show that the birth rate in England and Wales went up for the first time since 2021.
Tue, 07/01/2025 - 14:00
Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather.
Tue, 07/01/2025 - 10:00
James Gallagher looks at the evidence for claims the benefits of sun could outweigh risks.
Tue, 07/01/2025 - 00:04
The most powerful public health official in the US is reviled by some medics - but even some of his critics accept that he is bringing drive to healthcare areas that have long been neglected
Mon, 06/30/2025 - 16:55
Relatives of care home residents tell the Covid inquiry they will never get over how their loved ones died.
Mon, 06/30/2025 - 09:59
Simple tips to help you get a good night's sleep during hot weather.
Mon, 06/30/2025 - 02:10
The Covid inquiry will examine the impact of the pandemic on care services, starting on Monday.
Sun, 06/29/2025 - 14:42
Supermarkets will be challenged to sell healthier food, under a new government obesity plan.
Sun, 06/29/2025 - 00:21
One month on from the disposable vape ban, one mum says it has had little impact on her children's nicotine consumption.
Sat, 06/28/2025 - 01:02
It's hoped phages could give us new ways of treating infections which are immune to antibiotics.
Fri, 06/27/2025 - 17:22
Roman Kemp & Tom Grennan dive into therapy on the You About? podcast.
Fri, 06/27/2025 - 00:08
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