Entries by BBC News - Health

Weight-loss drug approved for use by NHS Scotland

Wegovy, which is delivered via injection, makes people feel fuller and more satisfied so they eat less.

Doctors up for longer hours for more overtime pay, says Keir Starmer

The Labour leaders says NHS staff in England will volunteer for longer hours to cut waiting lists.

ADHD medication: Supply issue leaves man without pills

Simon Hawkins says not knowing when he will get his tablets is stressful as shortages hit Wales.

Error to open pubs not schools, Covid inquiry told

The ex-children's commissioner in England says most senior officials did not put children first.

How is the ADHD medication shortage in the UK affecting people?

People with the condition say they face uncertain times as their supplies run out or run low.

‘Long colds’ are a thing, like Long Covid say experts

Common 'long cold' symptoms people reported include a cough, stomach pain, and diarrhoea.

Concern over severe food allergy prescriptions

Only 60% of people needing hospital treatment for allergy reactions were prescribed EpiPens, data shows.

Strep A: University of Bristol study to aid hopes of vaccine

It is hoped the study will aid the development of a vaccine against the infection.

Covid inquiry: Minority doctors less forthright about poor PPE, BMA says

Racism meant ethnic-minority doctors felt unable to challenge poor PPE, the Covid inquiry hears.

Covid jab could be available privately from 2024

Moderna is hoping to make its Covid jab available privately in the UK.