Entries by BBC News

Why heatwaves hit women harder /in /by

Experts are calling for better awareness of the heat-related risks to women and more targeted efforts to protect them.

Disability benefit not fit for purpose, minister leading review says /in /by

Sir Stephen Timms says personal independence payments (Pip) in England and Wales need changing.

Feeding tigers and flying planes during end-of-life care /in /by

Sally Sarl says it's important to talk about what you want at the end of your life.

Children keep dying in a country that made huge progress on measles /in /by

More than 120,000 suspected and confirmed measles cases have been reported in Bangladesh, where hospitals are overwhelmed.

MenB vaccine offers men no protection from gonorrhoea, claims major study /in /by

The Meningitis B vaccine does not prevent gonorrhoea infections despite being offered to at-risk men, scientists say.

What heat actually does to the body /in /by

The BBC's health and science correspondent, James Gallagher, does some tests to show you.

Online marketplaces still selling dozens of unsafe baby products, Which? finds /in /by

Pillows, sleeping bags and feeders subject to safety notices were found on sites including Amazon and TikTok.

What does extreme heat do to your body? /in /by

Dr Oscar explains what does extreme heat do to your body?

German doctor jailed for murder of 15 patients and suspected of more /in /by

The German palliative care doctor has been sentenced to life imprisonment for killing 15 of his patients.

More protein or less? The foods to get you through a heatwave /in /by

When turning on the oven is a no-no and you're bored of salads, these foods (and drinks) will help to beat the heat.