Entries by BBC News - Health

Graeme Souness: Football legend to swim Channel for ‘butterfly skin’ girl

The footballer fought back tears as he described the bravery of Isla Grist, who has the rare condition.

Ireland to introduce alcohol label health warning

The labels, which come into force in 2026, will contain health warnings and a calorie count.

Junior doctors in Scotland offered 14.5% pay rise

The new Scottish government pay offer comes after BMA Scotland members voted for strike action.

Labour vows to cut heart, cancer and suicide deaths

Sir Keir Starmer says tackling the three "biggest killers" is central to Labour's NHS mission.

Labour’s NHS plan will offer patients more choice, Wes Streeting says

Shadow health secretary says regional waiting lists could help people get hospital treatment quicker.

Bristol motorcycle event for men’s mental health returns

The Bristol Distinguished Gentleman's Ride team are heading from Cheddar to Keynsham.

Ryan Reynolds: Actor’s tribute to seven year old cancer victim

Aaron Wharton was diagnosed with a brain tumour when he was four years old and died in April.

Sadiq Khan: London mayor says he has PTSD after death threats

London's mayor said a number of events coming together had had a "cumulative" effect on his health.

Utrogestan: Menopause pill supply restricted over shortages

Other HRT treatments have faced similar limits but ministers say there is good stock of most products.

James Philliskirk: Concerns dismissed before sepsis, say parents

James Philliskirk died after Sheffield Children's Hospital had diagnosed him with chicken pox.