Entries by BBC News - Health

Clock change ‘disorientating’ for people with dementia – charity

The charity Alzheimer's Society says it is important to keep up routines as daylight hours change.

Biggest cervical cancer drug advance in 20 years hailed

Using existing drugs differently may be the biggest treatment breakthrough for decades, say scientists.

Welsh Ambulance Service declares extraordinary incident due to delays

The Welsh Ambulance Service declared an extraordinary incident due to delays handing over patients.

Rebecca Adlington reveals miscarriage heartbreak

The former double Olympic gold medallist revealed the news on her Instagram account.

TikTok personal trainer says stammer is his superpower

Personal trainer Joe Dilling uses social media to encourage acceptance for people who stutter.

Mental health help for under-fives overlooked – report

Intervening when a child is very young can stop mental health conditions developing, experts say.

Junior and specialist doctors in England to hold strike talks with government

The BMA says it will hold talks with the government to avert strikes by junior and specialist doctors.

Crumbling concrete: Raac found in 18 more hospitals in England

Hospitals say it puts patients at risk, but surveys are yet to uncover how extensive it is.

Two-tier care crisis: People forced to pay or wait

Staffing, funding and cost of living pressures mean a greater risk of an unfair system, says watchdog.

Covid inquiry: Sunak called Dr Death by top scientist

The comment was made in a WhatsApp exchange after the public had been encouraged to "eat out" to help the economy.