Entries by BBC News - Health

Martha’s rule: Mother shares trauma over daughter’s death

Martha Mills, 13, died when doctors failed to spot and treat a sepsis infection early enough.

Strep B: Mum calls for all pregnant women to be tested

Shannon Doherty spoke out after her baby son, Rían, became critically ill with the infection.

Martha’s rule: Mother to press health secretary on patient rights

Merope Mills, whose daughter's death was preventable, says she will meet Stephen Barclay this week.

Female surgeons sexually assaulted while operating

Trainees are being abused by senior male surgeons, a major analysis given to the BBC reveals.

Transport for London bans ‘unhealthy’ artisan cheese advert

The cheese featured in the advert doesn't comply with advertising standards, TfL says.

Dolly the sheep creator Ian Wilmut dies aged 79

Creating the world's first cloned mammal was arguably one of the 20th Century's top scientific feats.

Bristol Spire Hospital widens investigation into mesh surgeon

The private Spire hospital widens its review of mesh surgeon Tony Dixon's operations.

Covid: Care homes and housebound get booster shots in England

Jabs are being given faster than planned in England, with adults aged 65+ among those eligible.

Hospital inspectors probe Nottingham NHS trust over three baby deaths

The Nottingham University Hospitals trust is already facing a police investigation over the deaths.

Infection expert calls for return of free Covid tests

Prof Rowland Kao said it was important to track the new Covid variant and some people cannot afford the tests.