Entries by BBC News - Health

NHS: ‘Tired’ nurses and strikes see applications fall, university says /in /by

Anglia Ruskin University says it has had a 23% drop in people applying for nursing course this year.

The Scottish islands desperately seeking doctors /in /by

There has been no permanent doctor on the Hebridean islands of Barra and Vatersay since last summer.

Kenya sickle cell: Fighting to dispel the myths around the disease /in /by

Kenyan Lea Kilenga Bey campaigns for better treatment for those who have the genetic disease.

Puberty blockers to be given only in clinical research /in /by

NHS England says the drugs will only be prescribed for those signed up to a clinical research programme.

Unite announces further ambulance and hospital staff strikes /in /by

Strike action by Unite union members is announced in an ongoing dispute over pay.

Taurine may extend life and health, scientists find /in /by

Researchers say the nutrient may be an "elixir of life" but warn against buying it until more research is done.

Glastonbury: Disposable vapes added to ‘what not to bring’ list /in /by

The festival extends its "reduce, reuse, recycle" slogan to "environmentally hazardous" e-cigarettes..

Heatwaves: What do they do to the body and who is at risk? /in /by

What impact do high temperatures have on our bodies?

Heat health alert as parts of UK set for 30C /in /by

Parts of the country are predicted to be hotter than Marbella, Ibiza and Tenerife in the coming days.

Kettering General Hospital chief apologises over children’s care /in /by

Kettering General Hospital has been accused of failing children and its services are inadequate.