Tag Archive for: BBC News

Merthyr Tydfil: The industrial town that paved the way for Viagra
Steelworkers in need of cash were among the men of Merthyr Tydfil who became medical guinea pigs.
Parkinson’s Disease: ‘You can have a career after diagnosis’
A hospital nurse tells of her experience after her "overwhelming" Parkinson's Disease diagnosis.
Covid inquiry: I did not back a ‘let it rip’ policy, says Boris Johnson
The former prime minister says he offered counter arguments but ultimately acted to curb Covid.
Why was a man who took a wee in a layby fined for littering?
A high-profile lawyer disputes a council's claim that public urination is littering.
Peterborough father’s brain tumour shock after new baby born
The wife of a man diagnosed with terminal brain cancer says their lives have become a nightmare.
New test to prevent hearing loss in newborns
A test is available in Brighton to determine if babies could lose their hearing from an antibiotic.
Blood test shows if organs are ageing fast or slowly
Proteins in blood reflect how well the brain, heart and other major organs are faring, say scientists.
Kidney transplant: Three-year-old is smallest patient
Olly Cartmill was 13kg when he had the life-saving operation, getting a kidney from his grandmother.
Contrite, shorn of theatrics – Johnson’s first day at inquiry
Boris Johnson mixed contrition with an effort to take on former colleagues who questioned him.
Covid inquiry: Bereaved daughters want lessons learned
Campaigners said they were not satisfied with Boris Johnson's answers at the Covid inquiry.