Entries by BBC News

Different measure to BMI may spot childhood obesity better, study says /in /by

Researchers who have studied thousands of children suggest a new measure could be more accurate.

Reality TV star Vicky Pattison: Why I’d donate my frozen eggs /in /by

The reality TV star tells the BBC why she plans to donate any eggs she doesn't use.

Vicky Pattison: Why I’d donate my frozen eggs /in /by

The reality TV star tells the BBC why she plans to donate any eggs she doesn't use.

‘Man in the iron lung’ Paul Alexander dies at 78 /in /by

Paul Alexander worked as a lawyer and lived for decades in a metal cylinder which breathed for him.

Drakeford likens Johnson to absent football manager during Covid /in /by

The outgoing first minister criticised the former prime minister's leadership during the pandemic.

‘Man in the iron lung’ Paul Alexander dies at 78 /in /by

Paul Alexander worked as a lawyer and lived for decades in a metal cylinder which breathed for him.

‘Get angry’ – F1 broadcaster Gow on stroke recovery /in /by

Jennie Gow targets return to F1 broadcasting but has been "frustrated" at times during her recovery.

NHS staff to get paid leave after miscarriages /in /by

Those who miscarry in the first 24 weeks of pregnancy can take 10 days' paid leave, NHS England says.

Egg freezing patients ‘misled’ by clinics /in /by

Some clinics don't make clear the chances of successfully having a baby, the BBC has found.

NHS England to stop prescribing puberty blockers /in /by

It comes after a review found there was "not enough evidence" the drugs are safe or effective.