Over 50% of adults predicted to be obese by 2050
Health 2025-03-04 10:00
Levels look set to accelerate rapidly, particularly in lower-income countries.
UK death rate 'reaches record low'
Health 2025-03-03 18:00
The UK death rate reached a record low last year, according to exclusive analysis of death certificate data carried out for BBC News.
Cancer family 'financially broken' by benefits wait
Health 2025-03-03 12:00
Charity report finds seven-month average wait for families of children with cancer to access benefits.
Covid inquiry turns to PPE deals and the 'VIP lane'
Health 2025-03-03 12:00
Four weeks of hearings will look at the purchase of billions of pounds of medical equipment in the pandemic.
Why NHS England boss suddenly quitting is a huge moment
Health 2025-03-02 10:00
Amanda Pritchard's exit comes as the government moves to assert more direct over healthcare.
Public 'misled' over physician role, says coroner
Health 2025-03-01 00:00
A coroner says the public is being misled over what an NHS physician associate does.
GPs 'facing closure' over national insurance hike
Health 2025-02-28 22:00
Some NI GP practices face the risk of going under due to a hike in national insurance contributions.
Blumenthal: 'I thought the TV was talking to me'
Health 2025-02-28 20:00
Chef Heston Blumenthal says being sectioned was the "best thing" as he dealt with bipolar symptoms.
Cancer patients 'may starve' without vital drug
Health 2025-02-28 17:00
Creon, a pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy, helps digestion but stocks are desperately low.
GPs strike deal to help end '8am scramble' for appointments
Health 2025-02-28 17:00
It gives general practices a big funding boost, as well as reducing red tape and targets.
