Entries by BBC News

Millions more middle-aged are obese, study suggests /in /by

Using a new, lower BMI cut-off for obesity would give a truer picture of who is affected, researchers say.

Brazilian butt lift firms banned after woman in hospital /in /by

The woman required emergency hospital treatment following the procedure in a hotel function room.

Teenager used pills for illegal abortion, court hears /in /by

Sophie Harvey, of St Mary’s Road, Cirencester, is accused of taking the drug to end her pregnancy.

Family of weight-loss op victim call for sales ban /in /by

Shannon Bowe's family want UK hotel chains to stop hosting Turkish surgery "clinics" and sales days.

What is the law on assisted suicide and euthanasia? /in /by

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

Weight loss jab ‘could reduce heart attack risk’ /in /by

The jab could reduce heart attack and stroke risks regardless of the amount of weight people lose.

Top doctor cancer-free a year after world-first therapy /in /by

Richard Scolyer has undergone a new treatment for glioblastoma, based on his own melanoma research.

Top doctor cancer-free a year after world-first therapy /in /by

Richard Scolyer has undergone a new treatment for glioblastoma, based on his own melanoma research.

Health spending £5bn less than government planned /in /by

The Conservatives are not on track to increase spending by 3.3% a year above inflation in England.

Top doctor cancer-free a year after world-first therapy /in /by

Richard Scolyer has undergone a new treatment for glioblastoma, based on his own melanoma research.