Entries by BBC News

Who is James Murray, the new health secretary replacing Wes Streeting? /in /by

What are the most pressing priorities for the new minister in charge of health?

What sugar does to your body /in /by

Just how bad for you is eating sugar? And why is fruit still a good option - even though it has lots of sugar?

‘We’re right on track,’ says Streeting as key target for hospital waiting times hit /in /by

Government his its interim target of 65% of patients in England being treated within 18 weeks.

Posh sandwich has more salt than nearly five cheeseburgers /in /by

Action on Salt & Sugar said people should not be exposed to a "hidden health risk every time they buy lunch".

MPs call for sunbed advertising ban to help prevent skin cancer /in /by

A report by a cross-party group of MPs has found the majority of skin cancer cases are preventable.

Patients of retired dentist warned of bloodborne viruses, including HIV /in /by

Authorities urged patients to get tested due to "poor infection control practices" at the Australian clinic.

Daily pill to help keep weight off after stopping obesity jabs /in /by

The tablet - orforglipron - is available in the US and could soon launch in the UK.

Women-only mental health crisis house to open in town /in /by

Swindon's new mental health support facility for women will be an "alternative" to hospitalisation.

UK alcohol deaths fall for first time since Covid pandemic /in /by

Experts say the “modest reduction” is “not cause for complacency”, with calls to redouble efforts to slash deaths further.