Entries by BBC News - Health

‘My daughter’s long Covid is not nonsense’ /in /by

People affected share their experiences as a report calls for "urgent action" to tackle stigma.

Skin cancer: Health warning as non-melanoma cases rise /in /by

Public Health Wales figures show non-melanoma skin cancers increased by 7% between 2016 and 2019.

Midwives in England accept NHS pay offer /in /by

The offer covers two years, including an additional one-off payment for 2022/23 and a 5% pay rise.

Priory Group whistleblowers ‘concerned for patient safety’ /in /by

Two ex-managers at the mental health care firm claim they felt pressure to cut costs and fill beds.

Livvy Haydock: ‘Disabled gangsters supported me with my MS diagnosis’ /in /by

Investigative journalist Livvy Haydock on dealing with gangsters alongside an MS diagnosis.

Lucy Letby trial: Accused nurse wanted to attend baby’s funeral /in /by

Lucy Letby was asked by police about a condolence card she sent to the baby's family, a court hears.

Superbug study to invite 2,000 stool samples /in /by

Scientists want to find out more about levels of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in healthy people.

Alternative to epidural recommended for women in labour /in /by

Draft guidelines for the NHS say women giving birth can ask for a morphine-like painkiller instead of a spinal block.

Lung cancer: Liquid biopsies could speed up treatment /in /by

Liquid biopsies could replace the need for invasive procedures under general anaesthetic.

Stem cell donor needed for St Austell girl, 4, with leukaemia /in /by

Poppy, from Cornwall, has a rare form of leukaemia and is undergoing treatment in Bristol.