Is it a cold, flu or Covid – and how to avoid the worst
Health 2025-10-03 11:00
BBC Morning Live's Dr Oscar Duke shares his advice on how to identify whether you have cold, flu or Covid and how to look after yourself.
Top NHS boss backed surgeon whose failures contributed to deaths
Health 2025-10-03 11:00
Seven people died following multiple failures by Karen Booth who continues to work for the NHS.
Mum's anti-chemo views influenced daughter's death
Health 2025-10-02 23:00
Paloma Shemirani died after refusing chemotherapy despite a diagnosis of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Pharmacies can issue UTI drugs without GP visit
Health 2025-10-02 20:00
From October, most pharmacies in Wales can treat women under 64 who have urinary tract infections.
Inquiry into why man was given cancer treatment for 16 years
Health 2025-10-02 17:00
Jonathan Jones says he was given chemotherapy tablets for 16 years, contrary to NHS guidelines.
Heart surgeon's failures contributed to multiple deaths
Health 2025-10-02 14:00
Karen Booth carried out operations she wasn’t skilled enough to perform, an investigation found.
First local endometriosis support centre to open
Health 2025-10-02 13:00
The charity-run centre in Hull will help women with the condition that can cause extreme pain.
New guidance on doctors' sexual misconduct cases
Health 2025-10-01 21:00
It follows criticism that the body which determines whether doctors are fit to practise in the UK was being too lenient.
'Buy one, get one free' deals for unhealthy food banned
Health 2025-10-01 15:00
Crisps, sweets, chocolate and fizzy drinks will be covered by restrictions starting in England.
Every GP practice now has to offer online booking
Health 2025-10-01 15:00
Move comes despite opposition from union, with ministers saying NHS needs to embrace digital tech.
