Entries by BBC News - Health

Parkinson’s implant restores man’s ability to walk

The special device stimulates nerves in Marc's spine, helping the 63-year-old walk again with confidence.

Fundraiser Graeme Souness joins ‘butterfly skin girl’ Isla on hospital trip

Isla Grist, who has a rare skin condition, meets fundraiser Graeme Souness after she travels to London for treatment.

Lee Anderson: Tory MP apologises to doctor over strike tweet

Tory deputy chairman Lee Anderson donates £1,870 to the BMA strike fund to compensate for any upset.

NHS pay: Health staff win Covid bonus after legal action threat

Thousands of health workers who were excluded from a bonus will now get the payment, ministers say.

Our Future Health: Most have high cholesterol, health project suggests

Largest UK medical research project will be used to change the way diseases are tackled.

Why do we itch when reading about bedbugs?

Experts explain why just thinking about bedbugs can leave us feeling itchy.

What we learned from a shocking week of Covid testimony

A picture emerged of a dysfunctional, divided No 10 - a timely reminder of events in November 2020.

Unlikely first Covid lockdown could have been avoided – Johnson

The former PM says only a vaccine or drugs - unavailable at the time - could have averted the curbs.

Suicide site encouraged daughter to die – parents

Bronwen Morgan's parents are calling for a block on suicide websites after she took her own life.

No targeted mental health support for flood-hit farmers

The government rejects calls to provide new funding for mental health support for farmers in crises.