Entries by BBC News - Health

EastEnders: Shane Richie’s Alfie Moon set for prostate cancer story /in /by

Shane Richie's character is diagnosed with prostate cancer in a script devised to raise awareness.

Bibby Stockholm: No-one harmed over discovery of Legionella on barge – health secretary /in /by

Steve Barclay insists ministers took "instant action" to move asylum seekers off the Bibby Stockholm.

Cervical cancer: Call for at-home smear tests in Wales /in /by

For women aged 25 to 64 a smear test can detect HPV and prevent cervical cancer.

Alnwick mum aims to be first English Channel stoma swimmer /in /by

Gill Castle wants to be the first person in the world with a stoma to swim solo across the Channel.

Cigarette packs could carry anti-smoking message inserts /in /by

They would list the health and financial benefits of quitting and the support available in the UK.

Many cancer waiting time targets set to be dropped in England /in /by

NHS England want to reduce nine targets to three in a bid to simplify "outdated" standards.

Linden Farm: The family who turned a care home for adults with complex needs on its head /in /by

The Lawrence family were disillusioned with adult care homes when they hit upon a new idea.

Bryan Johnson: Meet the multi-millionaire trying to reverse aging /in /by

With a team of 30 scientists, tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson spends millions on his body every year.

Steve Barclay calls talks with Scotland and Wales on cutting NHS waiting lists /in /by

The health secretary says Scottish and Welsh patients could be treated in England to cut waiting times.

How much do junior doctors really get paid in England? /in /by

The BBC asked two junior doctors in England to show us their payslips and reveal their salaries.