Entries by BBC News - Health

Free blood-pressure checks in barber shops /in /by

The NHS scheme aims to reach more people in the community for important health monitoring.

Call for more equal access to public defibrillators /in /by

People in the poorest parts of England and Scotland live further away from a life-saving device.

Live worm found in Australian woman’s brain in world first /in /by

The parasite - usually found in pythons - could have been there for two months, scientists say.

‘I wrote a play about my mental health struggles’ /in /by

Siyani Sheth, 17, says mental health can be a taboo topic for the South Asian community.

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS trust deaths report ‘watered down to spare bosses’ /in /by

Campaigners slam a report as the BBC reveals drafts were edited to remove leadership criticism.

Should we worry about recent spike in Covid cases? /in /by

Anthony Fauci tells the BBC's Katty Kay that 96% of the US population has degree of immunity.

Cirrhosis of the liver: Megan McGillin diagnosed at the age of 10 /in /by

Medical student Megan McGillin was diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver 11 years ago.

Multiple failures in Scotland’s audiology services, report finds /in /by

A Scotland-wide review has made more than 50 recommendations to improve services.

University of Sheffield researching new drugs for breast cancer /in /by

The trial will use different combinations of drug to treat breast cancers that have spread to bones.

Woman fears she may have to cancel wedding again after NHS wait /in /by

Lynn Mosley is struggling to see a specialist after cancelling her wedding due to poor health.