Entries by BBC News

Students feel ‘let down’ by mental health support – but should it really be up to universities? /in /by

The number of students reporting mental health concerns is rising. But to what extent should the onus be on universities?

Babies made using three people’s DNA are born free of hereditary disease /in /by

The method was pioneered by UK scientists to overcome devastating, often fatal inherited diseases.

Why are measles cases rising in the UK? /in /by

What are the symptoms of measles and how dangerous is the disease?

Alzheimer’s has isolated us, says Fiona Phillips’ husband /in /by

Martin Frizell has spoken of the social isolation faced by the couple since the former GMTV presenter was diagnosed.

Vaccine roll-outs cut deaths by 60% – study /in /by

The study looked at vaccines deployed during outbreaks of five deadly diseases.

South Africans fear spike in HIV infections as US aid cuts bite /in /by

South Africa has been at the forefront of the successful battle to halt the spread of HIV/Aids - until now.

Is the most expensive lip balm always the best? /in /by

Do you need to spend more to get the best for your chapped lips?

Ketamine helped me escape my negative thoughts – then it nearly killed me /in /by

Young people are taking dangerous amounts of ket because it's cheap, easily available and helps them "disconnect", experts say.

Covid care home policy was ‘least worst decision’ – Hancock /in /by

Former health secretary Matt Hancock denied claims the government's attempt to throw a protective ring around care homes in early 2020 was empty rhetoric.

Is RFK Jr’s divisive plan to Make America Healthy Again fearmongering – or revolutionary? /in /by

The most powerful public health official in the US is reviled by some medics - but even some of his critics accept that he is bringing drive to healthcare areas that have long been neglected