Entries by BBC News - Health

UK cough syrup could be pharmacy-only over addiction fears /in /by

The UK medicines safety watchdog says abusing codeine linctus can lead to serious health issues.

Drug donanemab seen as turning point in dementia fight /in /by

The antibody treatment donanemab slows clinical decline by around a third, a large trial confirms.

Doctors call for return of face mask guidance /in /by

The Scottish government has been accused of "playing Russian roulette" with staff and patients' health.

Does your aesthetic practitioner have body dysmorphia? /in /by

A medic warns practitioners with Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) could make patients look "weird".

NHS consultant strikes: BMA announces two more walkouts /in /by

Senior doctors are already set to strike this week - but now they will also strike for two days in August.

Government to miss 40 new hospitals target – watchdog /in /by

The National Audit Office has found the project is behind schedule and not delivering value for money.

East Kent NHS criticised over new mother herpes deaths /in /by

Kim Sampson and Samantha Mulcahy died after giving birth in two East Kent NHS Trust hospitals.

NHS: Woman’s dentist appointment means 200-mile round trip /in /by

Patients cannot get on waiting lists, despite having broken teeth.

Warning measles could hit tens of thousands in London /in /by

The rest of the UK is considered to be at low risk of the virus taking off.

Ferrari and cash seized in illegal Botox raids /in /by

About £30,000 of cash is seized and three people held in the raids across parts of Greater Manchester.