Entries by BBC News

Global alert issued over fake-Ozempic drugs – WHO /in /by

The World Health Organization says fake drugs, used for type-2 diabetes and weight loss, are a danger to health.

E. coli outbreak put at least 86 people in hospital /in /by

Cases have been linked to pre-packed sandwiches containing lettuce - but investigations continue.

Access to cystic fibrosis drugs approved in England /in /by

A deal has been reached to give NHS patients Kaftrio, Symkevi and Orkambi.

‘Space hairdryer’ regenerates heart tissue in study /in /by

Gentle shockwaves could regenerate the heart tissue of patients after bypass surgery, research suggests.

NHS election plans unconvincing – health experts /in /by

The health budget faces a £38bn shortfall by 2030, putting plans to tackle the backlog and improve the NHS at risk.

Secret files reveal fears over future of NHS IT giant /in /by

Talks have been held over the potential collapse of tech firm Atos, which runs vital UK public services.

Don’t blame us for people suffering – London hospital hackers /in /by

They claim the cyber attack - which has disrupted more than 1,000 procedures - was politically motivated.

Parkinson’s blood test gives early-diagnosis hope /in /by

A simple blood test that can predict Parkinson's years before symptoms begin has been developed.

Senior doctors accept pay deal in England /in /by

The pay deal, worth up to 19.4% for some, comes after months of negotiations.

Senior doctors accept pay deal in England /in /by

The pay deal, worth up to 19.4% for some, comes after months of negotiations.