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72-hour doctor strike to cause extreme disruption

A three-day walkout by junior doctors and consultants began on Monday as the pay dispute escalates.

BBC News - Health

2023-10-02T06:10:21Z

Millions wrongly labelled with penicillin allergy, pharmacists warn

Many people are needlessly avoiding the most common antibiotics, which are the most effective.

BBC News - Health

2023-09-28T09:41:24Z

UK's first consumption room for illegal drugs given go-ahead

It will involve users taking their own illegal drugs in a hygienic environment under supervision.

BBC News - Health

2023-09-27T11:41:10Z

Female surgeons sexually assaulted while operating

Trainees are being abused by senior male surgeons, a major analysis given to the BBC reveals.

BBC News - Health

2023-09-12T06:25:06Z

Covid booster: Who can get another jab this autumn?

Covid vaccine rules are changing, but those most at risk will be offered another jab in the autumn.

BBC News - Health

2023-09-11T14:11:02Z

Sam Eljamel: Public inquiry to be held into disgraced brain surgeon

Sam Eljamel harmed dozens of patients at NHS Tayside, leaving many with life-changing injuries.

BBC News - Health

2023-09-07T15:10:21Z

Scientists grow whole model of human embryo, without sperm or egg

The models could improve understanding of the earliest moments of life and help fertility research.

BBC News - Health

2023-09-06T15:01:14Z

Turkey surgery warning as mother-of-four dies after gastric sleeve

Shannon Meenan Browse died from malnutrition after gastric sleeve surgery in Turkey 18 months ago.

BBC News - Health

2023-09-06T10:16:48Z

MS: Mum hopes groundbreaking trial helps her multiple sclerosis

Lisa Haines uses a scooter and walking stick to get about and hopes a multiple sclerosis pilot helps.

BBC News - Health

2023-09-05T09:42:24Z

Lucy Letby: Senior judge appointed to lead inquiry

Lady Justice Thirlwall will lead a probe into how the neonatal nurses was able to murder seven babies.

BBC News - Health

2023-09-04T17:06:14Z

Botox providers in England facing stricter rules

Anyone carrying out cosmetic injections must be trained to do so under strict new proposals.

BBC News - Health

2023-09-02T17:27:55Z

Critically ill UK teen in legal fight with NHS

The 19-year-old wants to seek an experimental treatment abroad, but doctors say she needs end-of-life care.

BBC News - Health

2023-09-01T08:20:16Z

Junior doctors vote for six months of more strikes

Union gets fresh mandate in England with next walkouts to coincide with consultant strikes.

BBC News - Health

2023-08-31T15:30:25Z

Covid: New BA.2.86 variant found in Scotland

The strain is highly mutated but not yet considered a concern by health officials.

BBC News - Health

2023-08-31T11:36:49Z

Gut problems may be early sign of Parkinson's disease

Constipation, difficulty swallowing and irritable bowel symptoms are possible markers, say researchers.

BBC News - Health

2023-08-25T01:25:41Z

Ipswich Hospital: 'Our daughter's childbirth death was preventable'

Julie and Neil Stout's daughter Jessica Mai died after giving birth in Ipswich Hospital in May 2021.

BBC News - Health

2023-08-23T05:25:11Z

Hopes that MRI scans can screen men for prostate cancer

The scans pick up some cancers that would be missed by PSA blood tests alone.

BBC News - Health

2023-08-22T10:15:50Z

Lucy Letby: NHS managers must be held to account, whistleblower doctor says

The lead consultant where Lucy Letby worked tells BBC there is "no apparent accountability" for hospital managers.

BBC News - Health

2023-08-22T06:56:26Z

Workplace sexual-harassment clampdown for doctors

Updated guidance spells out expected behaviour and how to raise concerns about colleagues, amid concerns of abuse.

BBC News - Health

2023-08-22T03:00:55Z

Nurse Lucy Letby to be sentenced for murdering seven babies

Letby has indicated she will not attend court for sentencing. She also refused to appear when some of the verdicts were read out.

BBC News - Health

2023-08-21T07:12:42Z

Lucy Letby: Government orders independent inquiry

The inquiry will investigate the circumstances around the deaths, as well as the handling of concerns.

BBC News - Health

2023-08-18T20:00:45Z

Many cancer waiting time targets set to be dropped in England

NHS England want to reduce nine targets to three in a bid to simplify "outdated" standards.

BBC News - Health

2023-08-14T11:15:35Z

How much do junior doctors really get paid in England?

The BBC asked two junior doctors in England to show us their payslips and reveal their salaries.

BBC News - Health

2023-08-11T12:51:17Z

NHS to expand use of private sector to tackle waits

Ministers in England want to unlock spare capacity, but Labour accuse them of dither and delay.

BBC News - Health

2023-08-04T10:23:13Z

AI offers huge promise on breast cancer screening

Swedish study found computer-aided detection could spot cancer at similar rate to two radiologists.

BBC News - Health

2023-08-02T09:27:08Z