Entries by BBC News

Ambulance demand spikes as flu season worsens /in /by

The service says calls increased by 20% in the past week, fuelled by illnesses such as the flu.

Our daughter died from meningitis after starting uni – a jab would have saved her /in /by

Meg Draper was enjoying the social side of student life - within weeks she had died from meningitis.

Doctors to stage five-day strike before Christmas /in /by

Walkout in England begins on 17 December and will be 14th strike in pay dispute.

US and UK agree zero tariffs deal on pharmaceuticals /in /by

The deal follows threats of tariffs as high as 100% on branded drug imports.

Do you know what a forever chemical is? /in /by

Forever chemicals, or PFAS, exist in many household items such as waterproof clothing and cookware.

WHO warning over shortage of obesity jabs /in /by

Too few people who could benefit from so-called "skinny jabs" are able to access them, says WHO.

HIV warning to older women as infections increase /in /by

The Blue Sky Trust charity reacts to a rise in HIV infections among heterosexual women.

HIV warning to older women as infections increase /in /by

The Blue Sky Trust charity reacts to a rise in HIV infections among heterosexual women.

Flu jabs offered in pub in vaccination drive /in /by

Regular pop-up vaccination clinics are available at The Bevy community pub in Brighton.

Flu jabs offered in pub in vaccination drive /in /by

Regular pop-up vaccination clinics are available at The Bevy community pub in Brighton.