Entries by BBC News - Health

Boots infant formula adverts broke rules – watchdog

Advertising watchdog found Boots promoted infant milk formula in adverts, which is prohibited.

Autistic man should not be forced to have dialysis, judge rules

A judge says the man, who has "chronic" kidney disease, should not be made to undergo treatment.

Pregabalin: Bereaved mother warns of drug abuse dangers

Pauline Duddy's 21-year-old daughter, Jasmin, died with pregabalin in her system in February.

Lucy Letby: NHS managers must be held to account, doctor says

The lead consultant where Lucy Letby worked tells BBC there is "no apparent accountability" for hospital managers.

Parkinson’s disease could be detected early with AI scans, scientists say

The study detected physical differences in the eyes of people with Parkinson's and those without the condition.

Workplace sexual-harassment clampdown for doctors

Updated guidance spells out expected behaviour and how to raise concerns about colleagues, amid concerns of abuse.

Hopes that MRI scans can screen men for prostate cancer

The scans pick up some cancers that would be missed by PSA blood tests alone.

Cuts to PE hours should be immediate national concern, say charity

New figures show 4,000 hours of PE have been lost from the curriculum in state schools in England.

Endometriosis: How do you keep exercising with the condition?

Fitness influencer Stef Williams says she struggled to find help online when she was diagnosed.

Endometriosis: How do you keep exercising with the condition?

Fitness influencer Stef Williams says she struggled to find help online when she was diagnosed.