Beware ill-fitting menstrual cups, warn doctors
Health 2025-02-11 09:00
Doctors have reported a rare case where the use of a menstrual cup was linked to kidney problems.
MP behind assisted dying bill suggests scrapping High Court approval
Health 2025-02-11 07:00
It comes after concerns were raised over the court's capacity to hear each individual case.
Troubled NHS trust pleads guilty in baby deaths case
Health 2025-02-11 01:00
The trust has pleaded guilty to six offences in relation to the deaths of three babies in 2021.
Nurses at psychiatric unit called teens 'pathetic'
Health 2025-02-10 18:00
A BBC investigation finds some nurses were verbally abusive and cruel towards unwell teenagers.
Woman stuck for 18 months on an NHS ward evicted from her hospital bed
Health 2025-02-09 12:00
She lived in a cubicle, despite being fit to leave, because of difficulties finding a care home.
Vitamin pills and icy swims: Can you really boost your immune system?
Health 2025-02-09 12:00
After being struck down by winter illness, the BBC's James Gallagher goes in search of ways to boost his immune system.
Photos show 'crumbling', abandoned hospital rooms
Health 2025-02-07 21:00
Nottingham's hospitals were due to be upgraded but a government rebuilding programme was delayed.
'Alarming' rise in strong illicit nicotine pouches
Health 2025-02-07 18:00
Concerns have been raised over a "significant growth" in imported illegal nicotine pouches.
Mesh victims still wait for financial compensation
Health 2025-02-07 09:00
A year after a major report called for urgent action, no scheme has been put in place to help victims.
Hospitals experience busiest week of winter so far
Health 2025-02-06 20:00
More than 98,000 patients fill hospital beds, as vomiting-bug cases continue to rise in England.
