Entries by BBC News

Organ transplants for immortality: Might Xi and Putin be onto something?

The presidents of China and Russia were overheard discussing transplants as a way to prolong life.

How to tell if your child is constipated

Sian Wicks from the children's bowel and bladder charity, Eric, explains what to look for and how parents can help.

Martha’s rule rolled out to all acute hospitals in England after hundreds of lives saved

Hundreds of patients have been helped by rule, which makes it easier to get an urgent second opinion.

‘My son’s constipation wasn’t taken seriously until he reached crisis point’

The number of children being admitted to hospital with constipation is at a 10-year high.

‘My son’s constipation wasn’t taken seriously until he reached crisis point’

The number of children being admitted to hospital with constipation is at a 10-year high.

The Climate Question

Most of the world will be living in cities by 2050. How can we improve their design?

The Interview

Katty Kay speaks to Dr Vivek Murthy about how to tackle the challenge posed by loneliness

The Food Chain

What makes a healthy first meal of the day, and when to have it

NHS staff called ‘heartless’ over maternity comments

An NHS trust meeting hears staff criticised bereaved families involved in a major maternity review.

Is gel nail polish being banned?

The EU has new rules regarding gel nails and their ingredients