Entries by BBC News

Health officials worried as flu season comes five weeks early /in /by

UK Health Security Agency urges people to get vaccinated with cases on the rise.

‘New birth advice change is our girl’s lasting legacy’ /in /by

A mum says she was not warned of the potentially life-threatening risks of a uterine rupture.

Cancer survivors say their concerns were dismissed /in /by

Two women who had breast cancer say their concerns were dismissed by doctors at first.

‘Poor’ insulation that left houses mouldy needs wider investigation, government told /in /by

Botched insulation damaged many homes and left a legacy of health problems for residents.

Damning report finds ‘culture of mistrust’ at maternity unit /in /by

A review said staffing shortages also contributed to delays and patients being harmed at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.

‘Chances missed,’ says damning report into surgeon /in /by

An NHS trust failed to act upon recommendations made in 2016, a report into child surgeries finds.

Widower backs new pancreatic cancer breath trial /in /by

The test detects compounds in the breath which are detectable in cancer patients, say scientists.

Widower backs new pancreatic cancer breath trial /in /by

The test detects compounds in the breath which are detectable in cancer patients, say scientists.

Illegal teeth-whitening industry exposed by BBC /in /by

A BBC investigation finds kits on sale containing more than 500 times the legal limit of bleach.

Illegal teeth-whitening industry exposed by BBC /in /by

A BBC investigation finds kits on sale containing more than 500 times the legal limit of bleach.