BBC News - Health
Updated: 2 days 23 hours ago
Fri, 10/17/2025 - 04:27
The shot, given six times a year or every other month, is an alternative to taking daily pills to protect against ever catching the virus.
Thu, 10/16/2025 - 08:11
A council hopes it will inspire physical activity, and "create learning and career opportunities".
Wed, 10/15/2025 - 15:21
Mike Nesbitt said a plan has been developed, but not yet been finalised, and will be published on Thursday.
Wed, 10/15/2025 - 08:13
Failings in Colin Flatt's care in the final months of his life are laid bare in a new report.
Wed, 10/15/2025 - 02:32
New research suggests singing can be clinically effective at treating the symptoms and cost effective for the NHS.
Tue, 10/14/2025 - 14:37
An inquest into Maria Morris's death found it was accidental, but her family still have questions over what happened the night she died.
Tue, 10/14/2025 - 12:22
It uses infrared sensors and cameras to monitor patients alone in their rooms, sending alerts to staff when it detects signs of distress.
Tue, 10/14/2025 - 11:45
The former PM is among those in favour of targeted screening for men most at risk, but some medical experts are sceptical.
Tue, 10/14/2025 - 11:42
One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.
Tue, 10/14/2025 - 08:23
Cameron McGerr lost both his parents and is campaigning to have life-saving first aid taught in schools.
Tue, 10/14/2025 - 08:14
A woman from Plymouth describes her health improving after a "green social prescription".
Tue, 10/14/2025 - 08:01
A woman from Cornwall says people should be aware after a dental check-up led to her diagnosis.
Mon, 10/13/2025 - 19:24
New guidance for doctors says focusing on fruit in our diets can help with a really common complaint.
Mon, 10/13/2025 - 09:00
Most of the world will be living in cities by 2050. How can we improve their design?
Mon, 10/13/2025 - 08:01
BBC researchers caught pharmacists trying to sell Botox without assessing patients first.
Mon, 10/13/2025 - 08:01
BBC researchers caught pharmacists trying to sell Botox without assessing patients first.
Mon, 10/13/2025 - 02:28
Psychologists subjected a BBC reporter to a carefully designed thermal camera stress test.
Sun, 10/12/2025 - 11:33
Mark Hutchinson was only 52 when he died unexpectedly last year after suffering two strokes "out of the blue".
Sat, 10/11/2025 - 21:34
Several of the hostages will be brought from Gaza to the Rabin Medical Center in Petah Tikva.
Sat, 10/11/2025 - 21:34
Several of the hostages will be brought from Gaza to the Rabin Medical Center in Petah Tikva.