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Are noise-cancelling headphones to blame for young people's hearing problems?

Health 2025-02-17 20:00
More young people are presenting to audiology teams in England with difficulty processing sound.
Are noise-cancelling headphones to blame for young people's hearing problems?

Mum's 20-year fight for epilepsy drug compensation

Health 2025-02-17 18:00
Catherine Cox is certain taking valproate while pregnant caused her son's disabilities.
Mum's 20-year fight for epilepsy drug compensation

Pledge of two million extra NHS appointments met, PM says

Health 2025-02-17 17:00
Sir Keir Starmer says the figure is a "shot in the arm", but "the job isn't done" to bring down waiting lists.
Pledge of two million extra NHS appointments met, PM says

Surgeon suspended after children hurt by treatment

Health 2025-02-15 01:00
An NHS chief exec apologises "unreservedly to our patients and their families".
Surgeon suspended after children hurt by treatment

UK men and women can expect to live longer, data show

Health 2025-02-14 20:00
Boys born in the UK in 2023 can expect to live on average to 86.7 years, and girls to 90, experts suggest.
UK men and women can expect to live longer, data show

Baby milk should have plain packaging in hospitals, regulator says

Health 2025-02-14 17:00
Standardised packaging would "eliminate" brand influence after parents leave hospitals, the regulator says.
Baby milk should have plain packaging in hospitals, regulator says

'Funny, kind Semina lit up room': 12-year-old's tragic overdose death

Health 2025-02-14 16:00
An inquest into the death of Semina Halliwell, who said she was raped by an older boy, finds her death was "unpreventable".
'Funny, kind Semina lit up room': 12-year-old's tragic overdose death

'Steroids gave me heart failure at 30 and I could die early'

Health 2025-02-14 16:00
A bodybuilder and steroid user warns against taking the muscle-building drug.
'Steroids gave me heart failure at 30 and I could die early'

RFK Jr sworn in as US Health and Human Services chief

Health 2025-02-14 16:00
Kennedy will oversee the US health industry including food safety, pharmaceuticals and vaccinations.
RFK Jr sworn in as US Health and Human Services chief

Clive Myrie: What I saw during my 24 hours at a London hospital

Health 2025-02-14 16:00
As part of the BBC's special report, Clive Myrie meets the people at the Royal Free Hospital relying on the NHS for care.
Clive Myrie: What I saw during my 24 hours at a London hospital