Entries by BBC News

Are current breast cancer checks good enough? /in /by

Up to 95% of younger women at higher risk of developing breast cancer are being missed, researchers say.

Breast cancer checks missing most women under 50 who are at risk, says study /in /by

Up to 95% of younger women who are at higher risk of developing breast cancer are being missed by current NHS checks, researchers warn.

There’s a reason child vaccination rates are falling – and it’s not social media /in /by

As child immunisation rates fall across the UK, one clinic in west Yorkshire is taking aggressive steps to boost immunisations

Initiatives aim to help breastfeeding difficulties /in /by

The scheme is part of World Breastfeeding Week, from 1 to 7 August, organisers say.

Health service reviews cost almost £188,000 /in /by

There were 20 independent investigations or reviews between 2021 and 2025.

Student quits university due to epilepsy medicine shortages /in /by

Jack Tolley says he found it difficult to find supplies of the key medicines he needs.

Woman has pioneering womb surgery to fix ‘miracle’ baby with intestines outside its body /in /by

Theo became the first British baby to be operated on in the womb to correct complex gastroschisis, as part of a pioneering clinical trial.

What are the ‘luteal uglies’? And how they’re affecting women /in /by

More women than ever are talking about the luteal phase on social media, but how does it actually affect you?

How to advocate for your health /in /by

Dr Xand van Tulleken and Professor Sunita Sar explore why we follow advice we suspect is bad for us.

What your summer reading list says about you /in /by

Just picked your holiday book? Our choices can subconsciously reveal important parts of our personality, studies show.