Entries by BBC News - Health

Nitrous oxide: What is it and how dangerous is it? /in /by

How is laughing gas used and what does it do to your body?

Sniffing body odour is tested as an anxiety therapy /in /by

Researchers say it may help trigger calming brain pathways and are putting their theory to the test.

London Lonely Girls Club gains thousands of new members /in /by

The London Lonely Girls Club has "grown spectacularly" since pandemic restrictions were lifted.

Long Covid: University of East Anglia study finds women more likely affected /in /by

Research shows women are more likely to develop long Covid but vaccination nearly halves the risk.

Abortion pills explained in 60 seconds /in /by

They have become the new frontier in the US battle over abortion access but their future is at risk.

Candida auris: What is the deadly fungus sweeping through US hospitals? /in /by

A drug-resistant yeast fungus has been detected in more than 30 countries. What do we know about it?

Coronavirus: Woman who watched mum die recalls her last moments /in /by

Speaking three years after the first Covid lockdown, Anabel Sharma looks back on her mum's last moments.

Lung disease: ‘For asthma to take her life was just unbelievable’ /in /by

New research shows stark North-South divide in hospital admissions for lung disease across the UK.

George Ezra 2023 tour: Vertigo diagnosis shines light on symptom /in /by

George Ezra's cancelled tour dates after being diagnosed with it - so we spoke to others with it.

Rob Burrow receives ‘Points of Light’ award from Rishi Sunak /in /by

The ex-Leeds Rhinos star was the 2,000th recipient of the award for outstanding individual volunteers.