Entries by BBC News - Health

Shingles vaccine extended to vulnerable over-50s

From September, nearly a million more people in England can be protected against the painful virus.

Shingles vaccine extended to vulnerable over-50s

From September, nearly a million more people in England can be protected against the painful virus.

Former surgeon wants NHS MeToo movement for sexual harassment

Former Ipswich surgeon Liz O'Riordan reveals her experience of sexual harassment during training.

Olympic champion Semenya wins court appeal over testosterone rules

The European Court of Human Rights rules in favour of double Olympic 800m champion Caster Semenya.

Tom Holland says he felt ‘enslaved’ to alcohol

The film star says he is "healthier and fitter" since deciding to quit drinking at the start of 2023.

Tom Holland says he felt ‘enslaved’ to alcohol

The film star says he is "healthier and fitter" since deciding to quit drinking at the start of 2023.

Covid inquiry: Former first minister says UK should have made NI decisions

Former first minister tells Covid inquiry UK government should have stepped in between 2017 and 2020.

Quadriplegic man cycles across Canada

Despite being paralysed in an accident, Kevin Mills has gained enough mobility to handcycle across Canada.

Aberdare: Care worker bitten ‘through to the bone’ by patient, court hears

The providers of the care home have admitted failing to manage risks to staff.

Transparent mouse could improve cancer drug tests

Scientists say a new scanning method that can identify tiny tumours could revolutionise medical research.