Entries by BBC News - Health

Parkinson’s disease: New research could reveal early causes

Little is known about the early stages of Parkinson's, as much damage occurs before symptoms appear.

Autistic teenager was stuck on general hospital ward for months

Experts say it was the wrong place for the 16-year-old, but she had nowhere else to go.

Apprentice doctors considered in radical NHS plan

School leavers would be able to enrol to become doctors without having to pay to go to university.

The grandfather they said would never walk again

The 86-year-old is able to climb stairs and do laps of the garden at an Edinburgh nursing home.

Somerset: Pioneering spine surgery helping patients to recover

The technique uses an internal camera and aims to reduce patients' pain and hospital stay.

‘Shocking’ lack of evidence on antidepressants for chronic pain

Hundreds of thousands are prescribed medication without enough scientific proof it helps, UK experts say.

Poor diabetes care may be behind 7,000 excess deaths

More than half of people with diabetes missed out on vital checks last year, charity Diabetes UK says.

US health panel releases new breast cancer screening guidelines

A team of medical experts is recommending US women start getting mammograms at age 40.

Baby born from three people’s DNA in UK first

Most of the baby's DNA comes from their two parents, with a small percentage from a donor.

Emerade adrenaline pen users urged to swap brands

Users of Emerade pens, which treat anaphylaxis, are being warned to change to another brand.