Entries by BBC News

Man ‘recovering well’ after pig kidney transplant /in /by

Surgeons say using animals for organ donation could cut waiting lists and save lives.

What is pregabalin and why can it be dangerous? /in /by

The prescription drug has been linked to a number of deaths in the UK and around the world.

What is pregabalin and why can it be dangerous? /in /by

The prescription drug has been linked to a number of deaths in the UK and around the world.

Doctors question science behind blood sugar diet trend /in /by

Experts say there is "no strong evidence" the monitors, proven to be effective in managing diabetes, can also help people without the condition.

What is the infected blood scandal? /in /by

Thousands were infected with HIV and hepatitis C in the worst treatment disaster in NHS history.

Need an op? The hospitals with the worst waits /in /by

BBC News analysis reveals wide variation across England in waits for planned hospital treatment.

Health staff start court fight over long Covid /in /by

They say they are disabled after catching Covid at work, with no protection from employers.

Will the new Parliament pass the smoking bill? /in /by

The smoking bill was not passed before Parliament was dissolved ahead of the general election.

How are the vaping rules changing? /in /by

Marketing rules will be stricter, nicotine vapes will be taxed and disposable vapes will be banned.

‘I embrace my alopecia, but I’d love my old hair back’ /in /by

People living with alopecia could have access to treatment on the NHS in Scotland for the first time.