Entries by BBC News

Scientists propose novel way of treating mosquitoes for malaria /in /by

Normally the insects are targeted with insecticide, but US researchers say anti-malaria drugs absorbed through their legs can stop them spreading disease.

Women with dense breasts should have extra NHS cancer scans, researchers say /in /by

Additional scans better tailored to spotting cancer in dense breasts could treble detection rates.

Women with dense breasts should have extra NHS cancer scans, researchers say /in /by

Additional scans better tailored to spotting cancer in dense breasts could treble detection rates.

MP considered bladder removal over chronic UTI /in /by

Stoke-on-Trent South MP Allison Gardner says at one point she considered having her bladder removed.

‘This group will really benefit a lot of men’ /in /by

Jake Devline-Reed says it will provide a "safe space" for those that need it.

West Nile virus detected in UK mosquitoes for first time /in /by

A UK Health Security Agency spokesperson said the risk to the general public is "very low".

West Nile virus detected in UK mosquitoes for first time /in /by

A UK Health Security Agency spokesperson said the risk to the general public is "very low".

World-first gonorrhoea vaccine launched by NHS England as infections soar /in /by

The treatment will be offered to those most at risk from August after a record number of cases.

Infected blood victims call for faster compensation /in /by

Diana Johnson MP, who has campaigned with victims, tells BBC slow progress is "disappointing".

‘We can’t stay silent over endometriosis struggle’ /in /by

Roya Rasouli, 27, promised herself on her hospital bed to share her story and is urging others to also.