Entries by BBC News - Health

Meditate to beat stress blood pressure, say guidelines /in /by

There is enough scientific evidence for some less conventional "body and mind" approaches, say experts.

Scientists discover how brain cells die in Alzheimer’s /in /by

The findings, which had been a mystery for decades, give new ideas for treating the disease.

Family provide free holidays in memory of son /in /by

Archie's Caravan in Filey provides free holidays to families also facing childhood cancer.

NHS to introduce Martha’s rule for hospital patients /in /by

The NHS must ensure patients know they have the right to a second opinion, the health secretary says.

Target to cut hospital waiting list in doubt – PM /in /by

Rishi Sunak blames doctors' strikes as a record 7.7 million people wait for hospital care in England.

England’s only antidepressant withdrawal helpline to close /in /by

The NHS pulled funding for the service, saying it was never intended to be a national helpline.

New treatment for migraine attacks on NHS to benefit thousands /in /by

The treatment has been recommended by health experts and will soon be available on the NHS.

France sets out plan to ban disposable vapes /in /by

France joins several other European countries that are trying to stop children using e-cigarettes.

Under-review Nottingham maternity units no longer inadequate /in /by

The Care Quality Commission says the troubled service has improved - but more needs to be done.

Macular degeneration research grows human cells in artificial eye /in /by

Researchers hope it could eventually lead to new ways of treating age-related macular degeneration.