Entries by BBC News

NHS gene check is helping children with cancer /in /by

Whole-genome sequencing enables doctors to quickly decide what medicines will work best.

Bionic leg helps amputees walk using mind control /in /by

A high-tech prosthetic leg enables amputees to walk naturally at normal speeds, a study suggests.

UK planning laws deter investment, says drugs giant /in /by

Dave Ricks says he had considered building a factory in the UK, but chose another country instead.

Are we in a summer Covid wave? /in /by

Lots of people seem to have Covid at the moment but what is behind it and is it serious?

Hugh Pym: Is sugar the missing ingredient in election manifestos? /in /by

Sugar taxes have been widely debated but in party manifestos, the word "sugar" barely appears. Why?

Hugh Pym: Is sugar the missing ingredient in election manifestos? /in /by

Sugar taxes have been widely debated but in party manifestos, the word "sugar" barely appears. Why?

What are UV levels and how can you protect yourself? /in /by

Some UV exposure is essential for our wellbeing, but too much is damaging and can cause skin cancer.

‘I’ve invented an alternative to uncomfortable smear tests’ /in /by

Sânziana Foia's non-invasive test detects harmful virus strains and delivers fast results at home.

Hospital cyber-attack hampers GP blood services /in /by

GP surgeries are struggling to process blood tests due to a pathology cyber attack three weeks ago.

Person dies in UK E. coli outbreak linked to salad /in /by

It follows a recent outbreak thought to be linked to supermarket sandwiches containing salad leaves.