Entries by BBC News - Health

UK human swine flu case: Why now, and what’s next? /in /by

What you need to know about the first confirmed case of a new type of flu, found in North Yorkshire.

Covid inquiry: Earlier lockdown could have kept schools open, says Matt Hancock /in /by

The former health secretary says avoiding action in autumn 2020 led to tougher lockdowns later on.

Strictly Come Dancing: Amy Dowden’s blood clot after chemo /in /by

The dancer, 33, says her "nightmare seems to be never ending" after a blood clot on her lung.

Darlington Hospital launches new camera-based weight loss surgery /in /by

A hospital in north-east England has become the first outside London to offer the pioneering surgery.

Head teacher says autistic student died despite family’s plea for support /in /by

Isaac Uzoegbu was hit by a car when he ran from home. His head teacher says it could have been prevented.

Covid inquiry: Lockdown should have been three weeks earlier – Hancock /in /by

The ex-health secretary also said a "toxic culture", driven by Dominic Cummings, hindered the Covid response.

Norovirus: Winter vomiting virus cases rising /in /by

Hundreds of people are now in hospital with norovirus, the latest NHS England figures show.

Covid: Cardiff man had death threats after losing family /in /by

Francis Goncalves lost his mum, dad and brother within the space of seven days in 2021.

PrEP: Preventative HIV drug highly effective, study says /in /by

The largest ever real-world study found PrEP to work extremely well as a preventative treatment.

Patient saw eight GPs before cancer spotted /in /by

Safety watchdog highlights case as it warns a lack of continuity of care in England puts people at risk.