Entries by BBC News - Health

Bowel cancer patients allowed home on same day as stoma surgery

Patients can now go home on the same day as having surgery to remove stoma bags.

Mouth-cancer deaths fear over NHS dentist shortage

The numbers dying from the disease have risen steadily over the past 10 years, figures show.

Nitrous oxide: Laughing gas possession becomes illegal

Now a class C drug, possession for recreational use will carry a prison sentence of up to two years.

Boris Johnson wanted to be injected with Covid on TV – ex-adviser

The former PM suggested being injected with the virus on TV would calm public fears, an ex-adviser says.

Ban on flavoured vapes and tax hike considered

The King's Speech promises a crackdown on vaping aimed at children.

Poor maternity care at Hull Royal Infirmary risked babies’ lives, say mums

Mums speak out after inspectors found maternity services at Hull Royal Infirmary were unsafe.

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust paid PR firm £800k

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is criticised for payments to PR firm, the BBC reveals.

Anastrozole: Thousands to be offered drug to prevent breast cancer in England

Trials suggest anastrozole could reduce breast cancer cases by almost 50% in post-menopausal women.

Disabled arts scheme: Buying tickets ‘shouldn’t be a performance’

A delayed pilot scheme will be up and running next year and should make booking tickets easier.

Covid Inquiry: Boris Johnson referred to Treasury as ‘pro-death squad’

The ex-PM used the term while discussing easing lockdown rules in January 2021, the Covid Inquiry heard.