Entries by BBC News - Health

Turkey surgery warning as mother-of-four dies after gastric sleeve /in /by

Shannon Meenan Browse died from malnutrition after gastric sleeve surgery in Turkey 18 months ago.

Staffordshire surgeon sought over alleged sexual assaults /in /by

Police say they continue to pursue a surgeon after two separate complaints of assault were made.

Caution over study suggesting under-50 cancer surge /in /by

Cases in under-50s jump 79% since 1990 but population rise and better reporting are likely factors.

Covid booster: Who can get another jab this autumn? /in /by

Covid vaccine rules are changing, but those most at risk are being offered another jab this autumn.

Nitrous oxide: Laughing gas to be illegal by end of year /in /by

Nitrous oxide will become a class C drug in the UK and carry up to two years in jail for possession.

Rise in young women vaping daily in the UK /in /by

Figures from the Office of National Statistics suggest more women aged 16-24 are vaping every day.

UK heatwave: Heat-health alert upgraded to amber as temperatures to hit 32C /in /by

Temperatures could hit as high as 32C by midweek, with the England alert in force until Sunday.

NHS ombudsman calls for Martha’s rule to give power to patients /in /by

Rob Behrens says he was moved by the plea of Merope Mills, who shared the story of her daughter's death.

Losing my son to suicide felt like my heart was ripped out /in /by

Louise Russell is campaigning for more help and awareness after the death of her son Ciaran.

MS: Mum hopes groundbreaking trial helps her multiple sclerosis /in /by

Lisa Haines uses a scooter and walking stick to get about and hopes a multiple sclerosis pilot helps.