Entries by BBC News - Health

Woman’s bowel cancer spotted by artificial intelligence /in /by

The AI flags up tissue of concern to the medic carrying out the colonoscopy, missed by the human eye.

Millions wait more than a fortnight to see a GP in England /in /by

The government has said it expects all patients needing a GP appointment to be seen within two weeks.

The tech entrepreneur betting he can get younger /in /by

Millions of dollars are being poured into research to find ways of making lives longer and healthier.

Herpes deaths: NHS trust lied about virus links, inquest hears /in /by

Kimberley Sampson and Samantha Mulcahy both died from herpes infections after Caesarean births.

Kettering hospital ward accused of failing children rated inadequate /in /by

The watchdog's findings at Kettering General Hospital come after dozens of families' concerns.

Junior doctors’ strike: Medical chiefs call on third party to broker talks /in /by

Academy of Medical Royal Colleges raises concerns over future impact on patients and NHS in England.

Psychologist’s death due to AstraZeneca Covid vaccine reaction – inquest /in /by

The coroner at Stephen Wright's inquest described it as a "very unusual and deeply tragic case".

Cause of grey hair may be ‘stuck’ cells, say scientists /in /by

As people age, pigment-making cells lose their ability to mature and maintain hair colour, research suggests.

How Ramadan fasting and fitness can run together /in /by

How some Muslims maintain the same commitment towards exercise and fasting during Ramadan.

End racial disparities in maternal deaths – MPs /in /by

Report says racism played a role in the higher death rates of black and Asian women giving birth.