Entries by BBC News

Measles cases continuing to rise /in /by

A sharp rise in numbers over the past six weeks is being driven by cases in Birmingham.

Cancer waiting times in 2023 worst on record /in /by

Proportion starting treatment within 62 days in England drops to new low after 11 years of decline.

First UK patient recruited to new eczema drug trial /in /by

A doctor with the NHS trust says the medication being trialled is "potentially highly effective".

Men on Viagra may reduce Alzheimer’s risk – study /in /by

A study suggests a link, but more research is needed to prove the drugs benefit the brain.

Primodos victims ‘airbrushed’ from financial help /in /by

Families are heartbroken to be left out of a scheme proposing support for other patients.

‘Where I live, many people don’t have teeth’ /in /by

As the government unveils its NHS dentistry plan, people in England speak about their fight to get seen.

Dentists to get £20k in plan to combat shortfalls /in /by

Dental leaders say new measures to improve access to care in England do not go far enough in meeting needs.

Health scandal victims need payouts soon – report /in /by

Patient watchdog calls for payouts for those left disabled by an epilepsy drug or hurt by pelvic mesh.

How common is King’s incidental cancer diagnosis? /in /by

Being diagnosed with cancer during treatment for another condition is something many experience.

How common is King’s incidental cancer diagnosis? /in /by

Being diagnosed with cancer during treatment for another condition is something many experience.