Entries by BBC News - Health

Li-Fraumeni Syndrome: Woman with rare condition given clinical trial hope

Ella Hines, 24, has Li-Fraumeni Syndrome, which increases her chances of getting cancer by 90%.

Hull cataract patient brings legal action over vision loss

John Stabler says the pain he felt after routine surgery was like being hit "with a sledgehammer".

Children on puberty blockers saw mental health change – new analysis

New analysis finds most children had a significant change in their mental health while on the drugs.

Disability benefits cost could rocket, report says

The study says action needs to be taken to improve the health of people who are about to retire.

Doctors strike: NHS Gloucestershire warn of disruption

NHS Gloucestershire puts temporary changes in place while members of the BMA union walkout.

Covid: Over-65s called for jabs as hospital cases rise

The online booking system in England has opened and GPs are contacting people eligible to be vaccinated.

Kent woman called 999 from hospital over care concerns

Ava Stanley from Higham says she "thought she was going to die" when nurses ignored her heart monitor.

Northampton General Hospital failed pregnant woman – ombudsman

Northampton General Hospital is told to compensate a pregnant woman for repeated failings.

Judge to decide on ending critically ill baby girl’s life support

Medics say they can do no more for six-month-old Indi but her parents are opposing the decision.

Use a condom to avoid gonorrhoea, freshers told

The sexually transmitted infection is at record levels in the UK and students are most at risk.