BBC News - Health
Updated: 21 hours 5 min ago
Wed, 09/03/2025 - 11:18
Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting said he was acting on concerns for children's health.
Wed, 09/03/2025 - 02:01
As more digital mental health tools emerge, can ethics keep up with evolving tech?
Tue, 09/02/2025 - 19:55
People with learning disabilities and autism die almost 20 years younger than the rest of the population.
Tue, 09/02/2025 - 19:55
People with learning disabilities and autism die almost 20 years younger than the rest of the population.
Tue, 09/02/2025 - 12:35
The number of drug deaths is expected to have dropped slightly, but experts warn that any fall will most likely be a blip.
Sun, 08/31/2025 - 19:31
The first death from the illness this year comes as vaccination rates among children have declined.
Sun, 08/31/2025 - 09:15
Eight areas in the North East and Cumbria have seen a slight or moderate increase in MMR jab rates.
Sun, 08/31/2025 - 09:15
Eight areas in the North East and Cumbria have seen a slight or moderate increase in MMR jab rates.
Sun, 08/31/2025 - 02:09
Human remains can mean profits. But there is an emotional debate about the ethics of the industry.
Sat, 08/30/2025 - 19:50
The new technology could be a "game-changer" resulting in patients being treated sooner, experts say.
Sat, 08/30/2025 - 19:50
The new technology could be a "game-changer" resulting in patients being treated sooner, experts say.
Sat, 08/30/2025 - 10:32
Angie Smith said she has asked brides if they are using slimming jabs after a trend emerged this year.
Fri, 08/29/2025 - 14:51
The NHS in England and Wales will start offering the MMRV vaccine to young children from January 2026.
Fri, 08/29/2025 - 14:51
The NHS in England and Wales will start offering the MMRV vaccine to young children from January 2026.
Fri, 08/29/2025 - 14:18
All young children in England and Wales will be offered a free chickenpox vaccine by the NHS from January 2026.
Fri, 08/29/2025 - 14:18
All young children in England and Wales will be offered a free chickenpox vaccine by the NHS from January 2026.
Thu, 08/28/2025 - 20:02
The rebate allays fears of a 170% price rise but patients are warned the cost of the drug will still jump.
Thu, 08/28/2025 - 20:02
The rebate allays fears of a 170% price rise but patients are warned the cost of the drug will still jump.
Wed, 08/27/2025 - 20:03
The target set by the Department of Health for patients red flagged for breast cancer to be assessed is 14 days.
Wed, 08/27/2025 - 20:03
The target set by the Department of Health for patients red flagged for breast cancer to be assessed is 14 days.