Entries by BBC News - Health

Schools and NHS caterers ‘must stop’ antibiotic overuse

Health and animal welfare campaigners say the overuse of antibiotics by UK farmers should be banned.

Never start vaping, says 12-year-old girl with lung damage

Sarah had asthma and was a heavy vaper when she was rushed to hospital with breathing problems.

The NHS must modernise or die, Wes Streeting says

The shadow health secretary warns the ageing population could bankrupt the NHS, as he sets out plans.

NHS must modernise or die – Streeting tells Labour conference

The shadow health secretary says it is up to Labour to "rescue, rebuild and renew" the NHS.

Bird flu: Scientists see gene editing hope for immune chickens

Researchers have developed gene-edited chickens that are partially resistant to bird flu.

Partygate revelations destroyed trust in government, inquiry told

Ex-cabinet secretary says 'under no circumstances' should lockdown parties have taken place.

Bedbugs: Luton Council deals with 86 bedbug incidents in a year

The council issues advice on how homeowners can deal with bedbugs they may find in their homes

Heating on prescription call for Wales’ medically vulnerable

Louise is still behind on her heating bills from last winter.

Indi Gregory: Critically ill baby girl is dying, judge told

A doctor tells a High Court judge of the "terrible reality" facing seven-month-old Indi Gregory.

Cervical cancer: 17,500 women to have smear tests re-checked

It is part of a major review of cervical screening in Northern Ireland, dating back to 2008.