Entries by BBC News - Health

New test could speed up child illness diagnosis

Looking at gene patterns in blood could reduce the overuse of antibiotics, say researchers.

Morrisons’ bras and pants carry NHS cancer check label

Underwear labels urge people to contact their GP if they spot symptoms of breast or testicular cancer.

Nurse Lucy Letby to be sentenced for murdering seven babies

Letby has indicated she will not be in court for sentencing, sparking calls for more powers to force criminals to attend.

Maiden Pharmaceuticals: Fury in The Gambia over India cough syrup deaths

Grieving parents say regulators in both India and The Gambia failed their young children.

Strictly Come Dancing: Amy Dowden speaks about chemotherapy

Amy Dowden is having chemotherapy after being diagnosed with breast cancer in May.

Jason Leitch concerned about winter amid Covid upswing

Scotland's national director urges eligible people to get vaccinated when the programme starts.

Lucy Letby: Government orders independent inquiry

The inquiry will investigate the circumstances around the deaths, as well as the handling of concerns.

Addenbrooke’s Hospital and police probe medic’s qualifications

An NHS trust is also investigating the healthcare worker, who was in an "advanced practice role".

Hospital bosses ignored months of doctors’ warnings about Lucy Letby

Hospital bosses failed to investigate allegations and tried to silence doctors, BBC investigation finds.

The text messages Lucy Letby sent as she murdered babies

Messages on Letby's phone show her trying to win sympathy or deflect blame after murdering babies.