Entries by BBC News

More than one billion people now obese – study /in /by

Researchers say there is an urgent need to change how the condition is tackled as it rises worldwide.

More than a billion people living with obesity /in /by

Researchers say there is an urgent need to change how the condition is tackled as it rises worldwide.

We need assisted dying vote after report – Rantzen /in /by

A cross-party group of MPs found evidence of care benefits in countries that allow assisted dying.

We need assisted dying vote after report – Rantzen /in /by

A cross-party group of MPs found evidence of care benefits in countries that allow assisted dying.

What is assisted dying and how could the law change? /in /by

A proposed law would give terminally ill people the right to choose to end their life.

What are assisted dying, assisted suicide and euthanasia? /in /by

Many countries have legalised assisted dying, assisted suicide or euthanasia, which are different.

Why are measles cases rising and what is the MMR vaccine? /in /by

Young people are being encouraged to have the MMR jab, as cases of measles rise across England.

Measles campaign shows children pleading for jabs /in /by

Health officials want to remind busy parents in England of the serious risks if vaccinations are missed.

Measles campaign shows children pleading for jabs /in /by

Health officials want to remind busy parents in England of the serious risks if vaccinations are missed.

We need assisted dying vote after report – Rantzen /in /by

A cross-party group of MPs found evidence of care benefits in countries that allow assisted dying.