Entries by BBC News - Health

Covid inquiry: Former first minister says UK should have made NI decisions /in /by

Former first minister tells Covid inquiry UK government should have stepped in between 2017 and 2020.

Quadriplegic man cycles across Canada /in /by

Despite being paralysed in an accident, Kevin Mills has gained enough mobility to handcycle across Canada.

Aberdare: Care worker bitten ‘through to the bone’ by patient, court hears /in /by

The providers of the care home have admitted failing to manage risks to staff.

Transparent mouse could improve cancer drug tests /in /by

Scientists say a new scanning method that can identify tiny tumours could revolutionise medical research.

Ian Paterson: Eleven further inquests set to open /in /by

Ian Paterson is serving a 20-year sentence after he carried out unnecessary or unapproved procedures.

Nottingham maternity review to become UK’s largest /in /by

A senior midwife leading the inquiry in Nottingham says 1,700 families' cases will be examined.

Weight-loss jabs investigated for suicide risk /in /by

Europe's drugs regulator has been alerted to a possible link to thoughts of suicide among some users.

Ghana’s batmen hunting for pandemic clues /in /by

Scientists want to understand exactly how pathogens can jump species and what the next threat may be.

Junior doctors call off strike after new pay offer /in /by

Junior doctors in Scotland had been due to strike next week in a row over pay.

Scottish government wants drug possession to be legal /in /by

The Scottish government wants a change in UK laws to stop people found in possession of drugs for their own use being prosecuted.