Health
UK death rate 'reaches record low'
The UK death rate reached a record low last year, according to exclusive analysis...
Over 50% of adults worldwide predicted to be obese or overweight...
Levels look set to accelerate rapidly, particularly in lower-income countries.
Cancer family 'financially broken' by benefits wait
Charity report finds seven-month average wait for families of children with cancer...
'He was born navy blue': Real-life stories behind Toxic...
The drama tells the story of how families fought for justice over their children's...
Autistic woman wrongly locked up in mental health hospital...
“Kasibba”, who is non-verbal and had no family to speak for her, was one of hundreds...
Boots recalls paracetamol over labelling error
Packaging inside the box incorrectly states the pills are a different painkiller,...
Warning over rapid at-home prostate tests
Testing for PSA protein can indicate whether a man is at risk of prostate cancer.
Scientists crack how aspirin might stop cancers from spreading
The cheap painkiller seems to help the immune system detect and destroy cancers.
Scientists discover new part of the immune system
New part of the immune system - hidden inside our bodies - could be used to make...
The NHS is spending a fortune giving people a death they...
The UK was once ranked the best country for end-of-life care - but, say experts,...
Common vaginal 'imbalance' may be an STI
An overgrowth of bacteria in the vagina, known as BV, may be spread by sex, researchers...
Patients thank blood donors for life-saving plasma
Blood donated across England is being used to make immunoglobulin for the first...
Inquiry into claims Nottingham victim records were accessed
A hospital trust is investigating if medical records of the three victims were accessed...
Ex-medical officer close to tears over Covid deaths
Dame Sally Davies apologises to bereaved families and says the UK was poorly prepared...
Covid inquiry: The UK pandemic in numbers
Explore the data on how the coronavirus pandemic unfolded in the UK.
'Moronic': Vicious Covid WhatsApps reveal No 10 battles
"Meltdown", "liar", "embarrassing" - messages lay bare Downing Street divisions...
Five takeaways from Johnson at the Covid inquiry
The former PM is the most high-profile witness so far to testify at the inquiry...
Paris: Grassroots to Glory
The Paralympic Rowing Cox will compete a year after getting the all clear from cancer.
What is the UK Covid inquiry and what powers does it have?
"Never again can a disease be allowed to lead to so many deaths," the inquiry has...
How the UK planned for the wrong pandemic
Over-confidence, wasted opportunities and muddled-thinking left UK sleep-walking...
Eight-year ADHD backlog at NHS clinics revealed
Data suggests at least 196,000 adults are waiting to be seen and demand has quadrupled...
Are you feeling grotty all the time this summer?
Why some people are saying they've been ill all year.
‘I’m stuck in a prison’: Disabled and trapped in hospital...
No suitable home has been found in the community for the 36-year-old, who is disabled.
Why we might never know the truth about ultra-processed...
Experts can’t agree how exactly they affect us and it’s not clear that science will...
Two new dementia risks identified by major report
Treating failing eyesight and high cholesterol can help lower the risk of the illness,...
Slimming jabs: 'I thought my body was shutting down'
BBC Investigations speaks to people damaged by illegal and often fake slimming drug...
BMA calls for ban on puberty blockers to be lifted
Doctors' union attacks landmark review into gender care for under-18s as it launches...
The junior doctors' strikes may be over. But is trouble...
The end of the pay dispute sounded too good to be true. And now some are wondering...
OCD made actress think she was a danger to her baby
Fresh Meat star Kimberley Nixon says she felt scared and alone after giving birth...
AI in healthcare: what are the risks for the NHS?
Generative AI will be transformative for NHS patient outcomes, a senior government...
Girl died drinking Costa hot chocolate, inquest told
The 13-year-old had a dairy allergy went into anaphylactic shock, an inquest hears
The comedian turning her period condition into a stand-up...
Bella Humphries has Premenstrual dysphoric disorder but is sharing her experience...
Key questions that remain about Nottingham killer's care
Valdo Calocane often stopped taking his medication and was becoming increasingly...
First case of more dangerous mpox found outside Africa
Sweden's public health agency records what it says is the first case of a more severe...
Warning over antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea cases
The UK Health Security Agency says a rise in gonorrhoea cases in England is "concerning".
Mpox risk low but UK medics on alert
The UK Health Security Agency says it will ensure medics know how to spot and test...
Infected blood: I was told I couldn't have children
Richard Warwick says the government's compensation plan "should have been done two...
Failures led to girl's Costa drink death - coroner
The girl's mother accuses the food industry of treating allergy training as a "tick...
What is the infected blood scandal?
Thousands were infected with HIV and hepatitis C, in the worst treatment disaster...
Travellers advised to consider mpox vaccine
There is concern about a new strain of the disease that has been spreading in parts...
Five surprisingly simple ways to optimise your diet
Here's five tips for better eating from BBC Ideas
I lost mum, dad and sister to HIV in blood scandal
Families torn apart by the infected blood scandal break their silence to BBC Panorama.
'An abuse by people supposedly there to care'
Victims of the scandal said they had been "gaslit for generations" and felt "vindicated"...
'Blood compensation comes too late for my husband'
The government announced what it calls a "comprehensive" compensation scheme on...
What is the infected blood scandal and will there be compensation?
Thousands were infected with HIV and hepatitis C, in the worst treatment disaster...
Infected blood victims could get £2m compensation
Government unveils package after final report of public inquiry into scandal published...
Melanoma skin cancer cases rising in UK
The biggest increase is among the over 80s, with a marked rise in cases in adults...
Will the new Parliament pass the smoking bill?
The smoking bill was not passed before Parliament was dissolved ahead of the general...
What is the law on assisted suicide and euthanasia?
Many countries have legalised assisted dying, assisted suicide or euthanasia, which...
Senior doctors accept pay deal in England
The pay deal, worth up to 19.4% for some, comes after months of negotiations.
Top sunscreens fail protection tests, Which? says
Some cheaper lotions from supermarkets Aldi and Lidl outperformed more expensive...
World first epilepsy device fitted in UK boy's skull
Oran, who is 13, was sometimes having hundreds of seizures a day due to his severe...
Cyber-attack delays child's cancer operation
Dylan Kjorstad's surgery was delayed due to concerns over blood supplies following...
How Hollywood star Sheen helped uncover a dark secret
A chance scroll on the internet led the actor Michael Sheen on a journey to uncover...
How Dame Deborah James helped save a mum's life
A mother-of-three shared her story with Dame Deborah's mother Heather on BBC Breakfast.
Faces made of living skin make robots smile
Scientists find a way to attach living skin to robot faces for more realistic smiles...
What is mpox and how is it spread?
Mpox, which used to be called monkeypox, is endemic in parts of west and central...
UV levels explained - how do I protect myself?
How to be sun savvy and get the right level of protection from UV rays.
Your Voice, Your Vote: Mental health crisis in young
What will the main parties do to support children and young people with their mental...
Are we in a summer Covid wave?
Lots of people seem to have Covid at the moment but what is behind it and is it...
Hugh Pym: Is sugar the missing ingredient in election manifestos?
Sugar taxes have been widely debated but in party manifestos, the word "sugar" barely...
Starmer pledges to fix 'broken' NHS ahead of pay talks
Wes Streeting says the health service is experiencing "the biggest crisis in its...
Mum admits ending life of terminally ill son
Police say they are investigating reports relating to "an apparent case of assisted...
How to pull off an election all-nighter
You want to watch the results, but you also have a life to live... we have the plan...
Nurse regulator condemned over toxic culture
A damning report finds bullying, racism and incompetence in an organisation overseeing...
Streeting begins talks to halt junior doctor strike
The new health secretary says reaching a fair pay deal is a top priority.
Some smear test scientists investigated over screening
Referrals have been made to the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) into...
Fall after fall - care home accused of neglect
BBC analysis shows nearly 20% of England's care homes - some 2,500 facilities -...
Nine whooping cough deaths in England as cases rise
Experts worry this is a peak year for whooping cough, which is particularly dangerous...
I was arrested because of my baby's birthmark
Laxmi Thapa was arrested after her six-month-old son's birthmark's were mistaken...
Health secretary 'stunned' by NHS failings
Wes Streeting says there is "worse to come" as he orders a review into the health...
'I'll keep fighting until everyone is compensated'
A woman who lost both parents in the infected blood scandal says many victims still...
How 175 British children were infected with HIV
Families of some of those affected are giving evidence at a public inquiry into...
Infected blood inquiry: Five things we have learned
An inquiry into the "worst treatment disaster in NHS history" hears its final evidence.
Are weight-loss injections the answer to obesity?
The appeal is clear - but should we be turning to appetite-suppressing injections?
How much do junior doctors really get paid?
The BBC asked two junior doctors in England to show us their payslips and reveal...
'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...
What is the new vaping tax and when will it start?
The government will introduce a new vaping tax on top of measures to stop children...
Need an op? The hospitals with the worst waits
BBC News analysis reveals wide variation across England in waits for planned hospital...
What is pregabalin and why can it be dangerous?
The prescription drug has been linked to a number of deaths in the UK and around...
What are assisted dying, assisted suicide and euthanasia?
Many countries have legalised assisted dying, assisted suicide or euthanasia, which...
What is the infected blood scandal and how many people...
Thousands were infected with HIV and hepatitis C, in the worst treatment disaster...
'Zombie' drug found in cannabis THC vapes in UK
Cannabis vapes are being sold containing the dangerous animal tranquiliser xylazine,...
Can health secretary name NHS trusts performing well?
Victoria Atkins is challenged to name some health trusts meeting their targets to...
Boy, 7, died from Aids after doctor ignored rules
The doctor who gave Colin Smith imported blood products broke his NHS department's...
Martin Tyler: I nearly lost my voice forever
The football commentator pays tribute to a speech therapist who helped him talk...
More young, affluent women may be smoking - study
Younger women could benefit from targeted interventions to tackle the apparent rise,...
What is the smoking ban and how will it work?
The government wants to stop people smoking by raising the legal age limit for buying...
Children used as 'guinea pigs' in clinical trials
They were given infected blood products in trials without their knowledge, the BBC...
Ketamine addict: 'I can't walk 50m without weeing'
Specialist clinics are helping increasing numbers of young ketamine users with damaged...
Post office scandal helped infected blood campaign
Campaigner Andy Evans said it has raised awareness of those given infected blood...
Gender care review author attacks 'misinformation'
Dr Hilary Cass says adults who deliberately spread false information are putting...
What do GPs think of Sunak's sick note plans?
We asked some GPs what they thought of other professionals taking on their responsibility...
Why are we so ill? The working-age health crisis
The number of under 65s struggling with poor health is rising - and it's a threat...
Drug dealers offer BBC team deadly opioids
Powerful synthetic drugs linked to dozens of deaths are being sent to the UK from...
Letby seeks permission for conviction appeal
Lucy Letby is applying for permission to appeal her convictions before a panel of...
How do you quit vaping?
It can get you off tobacco - but what do you do when you want to say bye to your...
Covid and flu winter jabs to be brought forward
Vaccines for the most vulnerable will start being given in September instead of...
