Entries by BBC News - Health

Scottish Covid Inquiry: Care home residents ‘left to starve’

Care home residents may have been "neglected and left to starve" during the pandemic, Scotland's Covid Inquiry will hear.

Tai chi may slow Parkinson’s symptoms for years, study finds

The traditional gentle Chinese exercise showed balance and movement benefits for patients.

GP appointments: Man leaves doctor of 77 years over delay

Gwyn John took action after hearing that he was 32nd in the call queue to his former GP.

Sepsis failings still causing too many deaths – ombudsman

Patients are still dying due to failings highlighted more than a decade ago, the health ombudsman says.

Scientists: Allow forbidden 28-day embryo experiments

Many UK scientists want to double the time allowed for embryo research - and there could be public support.

Ugandan teenage cancer patient: How a bed saved my life

Many young Ugandan patients stop free treatment as their families cannot afford other hidden costs.

Willenhall lorry driver thanks wife after his breast cancer diagnosis

Darren Pallett, whose wife found his lump, has said he wants other men to get themselves checked.

‘Failure to act’ on suicide website linked to 50 UK deaths

Families are angry at the lack of action to shut it, despite multiple concerns from police and coroners.

Longer rugby careers linked to higher risk of brain injury – study

Scientists found signs of degenerative disease in professional as well as club players' brains.

Life-extending prostate cancer drug postcode lottery

There is a call for more men in England and Northern Ireland to have access to the treatment.