Entries by BBC News - Health

Breast cancer: Woman’s reconstruction delayed three times

Women say they are facing "soul-destroying" waits for reconstructive surgery after breast cancer.

Multi-cancer blood test shows real promise in NHS study

The Galleri test revealed the correct site of a tumour 85% of the time in a study with 5,000 patients.

Eating disorder group pulls chatbot sharing diet advice

The US National Eating Disorder Association is investigating reports the chatbot shared harmful advice.

‘Living with bigger boobs made me want to hide’

As the number of breast reductions rises, women open up on their experience of having bigger breasts.

Organ donation rules change in NI as Dáithí’s Law takes effect

Most adults in NI will now be considered potential organ donors but there are some exceptions.

Daniel Knott: Mum’s heartbreak at online video of son’s body

Daniel Knott's mother says her grief has been amplified by a video of his body being shared online.

Boris Johnson says he has handed over Covid WhatsApps

The head of the pandemic inquiry is demanding that the government releases the unredacted messages.

Health alert system aims to cut heatwave deaths

The aim is to protect the most vulnerable as high temperatures become more common due to climate change.

Argentina allows morning-after pill to be bought over counter

The health ministry says making the pill more easily available "removes an important barrier".

Every Canadian cigarette will soon carry a health warning

Canada will be the first country to have warning labels on the tipping paper of individual cigarettes.