Entries by BBC News - Health

Junior doctors in NI balloted for first time over pay /in /by

The ballot announced on Monday will run for six weeks and could result in a 24-hour walk-out.

Izzy Judd: ‘Music let my brother in a coma connect with us’ /in /by

Rupert Johnston was left brain damaged after a car crash, but his prolific musical ability lives on.

Back-to-school illness advice offered to parents /in /by

Health officials explain when to keep your child at home and how to stop the spread of bugs.

Junior doctors’ strike: The ‘huge effort’ to keep a hospital running /in /by

Cancelled operations and exhausted staff - the BBC goes into a busy hospital coping during a strike.

Prescription drugs sold online without robust checks /in /by

More than 1,600 pills were bought by a BBC reporter who entered false information online without challenge.

Can Denmark’s world-beating drugs maker stay ahead? /in /by

Thanks to its weight loss drug, Novo Nordisk briefly became Europe's most valuable firm in 2023.

Baby formula recalled over bacteria contamination fears /in /by

Reckitt are recalling batches of Nutramigen powders after finding bacteria in an "isolated overseas sample".

New antibiotic compound very exciting, expert says /in /by

A new antibiotic compound could help treat a bacterium the World Health Organization classes as a major threat.

Junior doctors’ strike: Some hospitals request staff return to work /in /by

NHS bosses say the service is under huge pressure - but junior doctors say they are misusing the system.

Junior doctors’ strike: Give us credible offer and we’ll end strikes, says BMA /in /by

Junior doctors have begun a six-day walkout in England which threatens severe disruption.