Entries by BBC News - Health

‘Failure to act’ on suicide website linked to 50 UK deaths

Families are angry at the lack of action to shut it, despite multiple concerns from police and coroners.

Longer rugby careers linked to higher risk of brain injury – study

Scientists found signs of degenerative disease in professional as well as club players' brains.

Thousands of men miss out on life-extending prostate cancer drug

There is a call for more men in England and Northern Ireland to have access to the treatment.

Clock change ‘disorientating’ for people with dementia – charity

The charity Alzheimer's Society says it is important to keep up routines as daylight hours change.

Biggest cervical cancer drug advance in 20 years hailed

Using existing drugs differently may be the biggest treatment breakthrough for decades, say scientists.

Welsh Ambulance Service declares extraordinary incident due to delays

The Welsh Ambulance Service declared an extraordinary incident due to delays handing over patients.

Rebecca Adlington reveals miscarriage heartbreak

The former double Olympic gold medallist revealed the news on her Instagram account.

TikTok personal trainer says stammer is his superpower

Personal trainer Joe Dilling uses social media to encourage acceptance for people who stutter.

Mental health help for under-fives overlooked – report

Intervening when a child is very young can stop mental health conditions developing, experts say.

Junior and specialist doctors in England to hold strike talks with government

The BMA says it will hold talks with the government to avert strikes by junior and specialist doctors.