Entries by BBC News - Health

Longer rugby careers linked to higher risk of brain injury – study

Scientists found signs of degenerative disease in professional as well as club players' brains.

Life-extending prostate cancer drug postcode lottery

There is a call for more men in England and Northern Ireland to have access to the treatment.

Clock change ‘disorientating’ for people with dementia – charity

The charity Alzheimer's Society says it is important to keep up routines as daylight hours change.

Biggest cervical cancer drug advance in 20 years hailed

Using existing drugs differently may be the biggest treatment breakthrough for decades, say scientists.

Welsh Ambulance Service declares extraordinary incident due to delays

The Welsh Ambulance Service declared an extraordinary incident due to delays handing over patients.

Rebecca Adlington reveals miscarriage heartbreak

The former double Olympic gold medallist revealed the news on her Instagram account.

TikTok personal trainer says stammer is his superpower

Personal trainer Joe Dilling uses social media to encourage acceptance for people who stutter.

Mental health help for under-fives overlooked – report

Intervening when a child is very young can stop mental health conditions developing, experts say.

Junior and specialist doctors in England to hold pay talks with government

The BMA says it will hold talks with the government over pay for junior and specialist doctors.

Crumbling concrete: Raac found in 18 more hospitals in England

Hospitals say it puts patients at risk, but surveys are yet to uncover how extensive it is.