Entries by BBC News

Plan for GPs to keep millions out of hospital

GPs will work more closely with specialists to support patients closer to home, the government says.

WHO agrees legally binding pandemic treaty

The agreement is designed to ensure more cooperation between nations in the event of another pandemic.

Doctors in two end-of-life cases can be named

Those involved in caring for Isaiah Haastrup and Zainab Abbasi can be named, the Supreme Court rules.

North Scotland among highest rates of Huntington’s

The statistics are five times higher than the world figure, a University of Aberdeen study says.

Brazilian butt lift ads banned by UK regulator

The ads used time-limited deals to "irresponsibly pressurise" customers into booking, says the Advertising Standards Authority.

Disposable vape use falling in UK ahead of ban

The number of people vaping in the UK has stalled, while disposable vape usage has fallen, a study suggests.

Woman’s private ADHD diagnosis led to ‘life-changing’ medication

Jennifer Cousins says it is "unfair" that there are no commissioned services for ADHD in Northern Ireland.

Blood test firm blamed for ‘catalogue of disasters’

Synnovis' failure to provide the correct blood-test results amounts to a "scandal", the BBC is told.

Potential new antibiotic for treating gonorrhoea

It comes as experts say cases of infections that are resistant to current treatments are on the rise.

Skin cancer patients could join vaccine project

Grandfather-of-four Paul Thomas was put on the trial in July and said he felt lucky to be included.