Entries by BBC News - Health

Use private sector more for NHS patients – Labour /in /by

The party says fewer people would be waiting if the government had maximised use of private clinics.

Offer gene test to stroke patients, NHS told /in /by

A DNA test can show who would benefit from a drug to prevent future brain-clot damage, new guidelines say.

Lucy Letby trial: Nurse accuses doctors of conspiracy against her /in /by

Lucy Letby accuses a "gang of four" of "apportioning blame" on to her "to cover up" hospital failings.

Vaping: Tighter rules calls after doubling in children using vapes /in /by

A father from north Wales has set up a petition with 100,000 signatures calling for action.

West NHS clinic to offer depression magnet therapy /in /by

Patients say the magnet depression treatment is less debilitating than other therapies.

Antibiotics: Mum told to crush up pills for strep A baby /in /by

A huge rise in demand for antibiotics for children saw shortages of the medicine.

Brentwood mum criticises test labelling one twin son overweight /in /by

A hairdresser says she was shocked to be asked whether one of her sons needs dietary help.

Ageing body scans to aid understanding of why diseases occur /in /by

The results could open up new ways to spot, treat and prevent some diseases, including cancer, experts say.

Ageing body scans to aid understanding of why diseases occur /in /by

The results could open up new ways to spot, treat and prevent some diseases, including cancer, experts say.

Gosport hospital drug deaths: Police identify 19 suspects /in /by

A new inquiry is looking into the deaths of hundreds of patients who had been given opiates.