Entries by BBC News

What are UV levels and how can you protect yourself? /in /by

Some UV exposure is essential for our wellbeing, but too much is damaging and can cause skin cancer.

‘I’ve invented an alternative to uncomfortable smear tests’ /in /by

Sânziana Foia's non-invasive test detects harmful virus strains and delivers fast results at home.

Hospital cyber-attack hampers GP blood services /in /by

GP surgeries are struggling to process blood tests due to a pathology cyber attack three weeks ago.

Hospital cyber-attack hampers GP blood services /in /by

GP surgeries are struggling to process blood tests due to a pathology cyber attack three weeks ago.

Person dies in UK E. coli outbreak linked to salad /in /by

It follows a recent outbreak thought to be linked to supermarket sandwiches containing salad leaves.

Council warning over backstreet butt lifts /in /by

Manchester Council believes procedures "may be taking place this week... in non-clinical settings".

11th strike of junior doctor pay dispute begins /in /by

British Medical Association members will stage five-day walkout starting at 07:00 on Thursday.

I have £2.6m blood and it has ‘cured’ my haemophilia /in /by

The NHS is about to pay for a transformational haemophilia B treatment, the BBC speaks to one of the first to get it.

What is mpox and how is it spread? /in /by

Mpox, which used to be called monkeypox, is endemic in parts of west and central Africa.

New mpox strain in DR Congo ‘most dangerous yet’ /in /by

A current outbreak of the virus in the African country is "concerning", say health officials.