Tag Archive for: BBC News

Adults with learning disabilities die 20 years early, report finds/in /by
People with learning disabilities and autism die almost 20 years younger than the rest of the population.
Scottish drug deaths fall but remain worst in Europe/in /by
The number of drug deaths is expected to have dropped slightly, but experts warn that any fall will most likely be a blip.
Baby dies of whooping cough after mother not vaccinated while pregnant/in /by
The first death from the illness this year comes as vaccination rates among children have declined.
Vaccination plea after baby’s ‘terrifying’ measles/in /by
Eight areas in the North East and Cumbria have seen a slight or moderate increase in MMR jab rates.
Vaccination plea after baby’s ‘terrifying’ measles/in /by
Eight areas in the North East and Cumbria have seen a slight or moderate increase in MMR jab rates.
The trade in US body parts that’s completely legal – but ripe for exploitation/in /by
Human remains can mean profits. But there is an emotional debate about the ethics of the industry.
AI stethoscope could detect major heart conditions in seconds/in /by
The new technology could be a "game-changer" resulting in patients being treated sooner, experts say.
AI stethoscope could detect major heart conditions in seconds/in /by
The new technology could be a "game-changer" resulting in patients being treated sooner, experts say.
‘Slimming jabs have changed the way we do things’/in /by
Angie Smith said she has asked brides if they are using slimming jabs after a trend emerged this year.
What is chickenpox and who can get an NHS vaccine?/in /by
The standard NHS childhood vaccination programme will include chickenpox from 2 January 2026.