Entries by BBC News

‘My first cervical screening was over before I knew it’

The BBC speaks to six people about their first cervical screening, and what they wish they'd known beforehand.

Top supermarkets running ‘prohibited’ tobacco ads

Trading Standards says adverts for heated tobacco products are banned, but some supermarkets disagree.

Blow for Reeves as AstraZeneca ditches £450m investment

The drugs giant blames "protracted" talks with the government as well as differences over funding.

Campaigner launches bid to ban cross-sex hormones for under-18s

Lawyers write to health secretary warning him to take action or they will seek a judicial review.

NHS to offer ‘groundbreaking’ sickle cell gene therapy

The gene therapy Casgevy, which will now be offered to some patients in England, could help people live disease-free, experts say.

Farmers in bird flu ‘panic’ call for UK vaccine plan

Vaccinating poultry against bird flu is still not allowed in the UK despite a rise in farm outbreaks.

Norovirus cases at more than double expected number

The UKHSA warns the rise is having a big impact on hospitals and care homes.

Nurse dies as Uganda confirms new Ebola outbreak

The victim was a 32-year-old nurse who died from multi-organ failure, the health ministry says.

Staff seen dragging children in hospital – report

CCTV footage revealed the abuse of patients at the Coventry hospital, a watchdog says.

‘Life-changing’ tablet for dust mite allergies

The National Institute for Healthcare and Care Excellence backs a tablet for dust mite allergies.