Entries by BBC News

Can a pulse of electricity to the brain make us less selfish? /in /by

Scientists have discovered how to make people less selfish - slightly and temporarily - by stimulating two areas of the brain.

Medical neglect contributed to mother’s death, inquest finds /in /by

A doctor failed to see test results that should have alerted them to Sue Howells's blood clot, an inquest hears.

Nurses and other NHS staff to get 3.3% pay rise /in /by

Unions angry, but government says it demonstrates its commitment to workforce.

‘I racked up £145k of debt’ – pharmacists struggling to stay afloat as costs soar /in /by

With costs escalating, pharmacies are making a loss on essential items such as aspirin.

NHS waiting list at lowest level in three years /in /by

Backlog drops below 7.3m for first time since 2023 in England, but concern over long A&E waits.

How to check whether you have bowel cancer /in /by

What are the main symptoms and causes of bowel cancer, and how can you reduce your risk of getting it?

How to check whether you have bowel cancer /in /by

What are the main symptoms and causes of bowel cancer, and how can you reduce your risk of getting it?

Medical neglect contributed to mother’s death, inquest finds /in /by

A doctor failed to see test results that should have alerted them to Sue Howells's blood clot, an inquest hears.

‘I racked up £145k of debt’ – pharmacists struggling to stay afloat as costs soar /in /by

With costs escalating, pharmacies are making a loss on essential items such as aspirin.

‘His loss is massive’: Inquests show spread of deadly synthetic drugs /in /by

A BBC investigation shows how nitazene deaths have risen and the illegal drug market is changing.