Entries by BBC News - Health

Children’s health warning system rolled out by NHS

The concerns of families and carers will be at the heart of a new early-warning system, the NHS says.

Pioneering operation combines cancer surgery and Caesarean

Four women have had a landmark two-in-one operation to reduce the inherited risk of ovarian cancer.

Covid inquiry hears Matt Hancock wanted to decide who lived and died

Former NHS boss Sir Simon Stevens tells the Covid inquiry the "horrible dilemma never crystallised".

Cough syrup maker boss jailed in Indonesia

The pharmaceutical firm, Afi Farma, has been linked to the deaths of more than 200 Indonesian children.

Hospitals fail people with learning disabilities, says watchdog

Watchdog concerned over lack of specialist nurses, training for staff and information sharing in England.

Brain power dropped among over-50s during Covid-19 pandemic, study shows

Cognitive skills, such as memory, waned - possibly linked to stress, loneliness and alcohol, study shows.

Boris Johnson asked scientists if hair dryer could kill Covid, says ex-aide

Former adviser Dominic Cummings says the ex-PM asked top scientists about a video making the claim.

‘Macho’ culture at No 10 harmed Covid response, Helen MacNamara says

Former top official Helen MacNamara tells Covid inquiry women were sidelined in male-dominated No 10.

Student nurse used suicide website before taking her life

A coroner voices concern that sites promoting self-harm are accessible to vulnerable people.

Met Police to attend fewer mental health calls

A new scheme aims to free up officers' time and ensure help is given by mental health professionals.