Category : Health

Brain op failings made patients' lives 'hell'

Patients speak out as a leaked report reveals many were failed over several years.

Report on disgraced child surgeon a ‘whitewash’, families say

Families of children operated on by Yaser Jabbar say independent reports into their care are a "whitewash".

Reports on disgraced child surgeon a ‘whitewash’, families say

Families of children operated on by Yaser Jabbar say independent reports into their care are a "whitewash".

Weight-loss drug Mounjaro 'changed my life,' says mother-of-two

People struggling with their weight welcome the NHS rollout of Mounjaro but worry about delays.

Flu cases make NHS busier than ever with 95% of beds full

NHS England medical director warns hospitals under strain after sharp rise in flu cases.

How do weight loss drugs like Mounjaro and Wegovy work?

NHS experts report unprecedented demand for the new generation of obesity treatments.

NHS gets 12 years to roll out new weight-loss drug Mounjaro

Fears that giving 3.4 million people immediate access to new weight-loss drug could overwhelm NHS.

Only adverts showing junk food covered by TV ban

Adverts that do not show viewers unhealthy food will not be restricted by a new 9pm watershed.

I was told I couldn't have an Afro wig after chemo

Anastasia Cameron makes wigs for cancer patients after her own poor experiences.

'A hospital worker WhatsApped my mental breakdown'

Julie Trafford says she feels "dirty and angry" after the video was shared in an online group.

Letby interviewed in prison over more baby deaths

The serial killer nurse has been interviewed over more deaths and collapses at two hospitals.

'Controversial brain surgery stopped my migraines'

A woman who defied mainstream advice to have risky brain surgery says her symptoms have gone.

Why are doctors wary of wearables?

Wearable tech claims to help monitor our health, but many doctors remain sceptical.

Fix palliative care before assisted dying is introduced, doctors urge

Leading end-of-life doctors warn system is struggling, and changing law could make situation worse.

Terminally ill people on both sides of assisted dying debate react to vote

BBC News speaks to two terminally ill people with opposing views on the impact of assisted dying.