Entries by BBC News - Health

SAD: Weatherman Derek Brockway on combating winter sadness /in /by

Derek Brockway feels low as the seasons change, just like two million others across the UK.

Ozempic: Several taken to hospital in Austria after taking fake drug /in /by

Several patients reported serious side effects including seizures, authorities say.

Scottish Covid Inquiry: Care home residents ‘left to starve’ /in /by

Care home residents may have been "neglected and left to starve" during the pandemic, Scotland's Covid Inquiry will hear.

Tai chi may slow Parkinson’s symptoms for years, study finds /in /by

The traditional gentle Chinese exercise showed balance and movement benefits for patients.

GP appointments: Man leaves doctor of 77 years over delay /in /by

Gwyn John took action after hearing that he was 32nd in the call queue to his former GP.

Sepsis failings still causing too many deaths – ombudsman /in /by

Patients are still dying due to failings highlighted more than a decade ago, the health ombudsman says.

Scientists: Allow forbidden 28-day embryo experiments /in /by

Many UK scientists want to double the time allowed for embryo research - and there could be public support.

Ugandan teenage cancer patient: How a bed saved my life /in /by

Many young Ugandan patients stop free treatment as their families cannot afford other hidden costs.

Willenhall lorry driver thanks wife after his breast cancer diagnosis /in /by

Darren Pallett, whose wife found his lump, has said he wants other men to get themselves checked.

‘Failure to act’ on suicide website linked to 50 UK deaths /in /by

Families are angry at the lack of action to shut it, despite multiple concerns from police and coroners.