Entries by BBC News

Surgeon’s mesh surgery cost £20m in compensation /in /by

The NHS confirms it has paid millions to patients injured in operations involving Tony Dixon.

Redesigned ball could reduce heading impact – scientists /in /by

Scientists believe footballs could be designed to reduce the impact of heading after new research discovered the action caused a previously unreported pressure wave energy transfer to the brain.

Why and how is US blockading Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz? /in /by

Donald Trump says that the US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice?

‘My lonely start to adulthood with endometriosis’ /in /by

Evie Solomon has started a support group for women due to her experience while being diagnosed.

Fuel rations and free buses: How countries have responded to rising oil prices /in /by

Governments around the world have introduced measures to limit the impact of price increases.

Health visitors call for limits on ‘impossible’ 1,000-family caseloads /in /by

BBC analysis shows the number of health visitors in England has almost halved in the last 10 years.

Should you really trust health advice from an AI chatbot? /in /by

Abi has had very mixed results when asking a chatbot for guidance about her health issues.

Should you really trust health advice from an AI chatbot? /in /by

Abi has had very mixed results when asking a chatbot for guidance about her health issues.

Should you really trust health advice from an AI chatbot? /in /by

Abi has had very mixed results when asking a chatbot for guidance about her health issues.

Pregnancy vaccine reduces baby hospital admissions for RSV by 80% /in /by

A study confirms the vaccine gives excellent protection for babies against life-threatening chest infections.