Entries by BBC News

What if we could cure blindness? /in /by

There’ve been some amazing breakthroughs in treating certain kinds of blindness in recent years. But does everyone in the blind community want to be ‘cured’? Comedian Tom Skelton, who started losing his sight at 21, explores.

Expectant mothers encouraged to use vital service /in /by

Women across the East of England are now able to self-refer to local maternity services online.

The deadly cancers left behind by 50 years of success /in /by

Half of people with cancer survive but lack of progress for some forms of disease is worrying experts.

Driving theory test to include CPR first aid questions /in /by

Experts hope to boost cardiac arrest survival rates, with 2.4 million people sitting the test each year.

Cats develop dementia in a similar way to humans /in /by

Scientists in Edinburgh believe the discovery could help their research into new treatments for Alzheimer's.

When is it too hot to walk your dog? /in /by

How to make sure your pets are cool and comfortable during periods of hot weather.

Men being over-treated for prostate cancer, says charity /in /by

More low-risk cancers could be monitored rather than treated, avoiding significant side effects, says a charity.

Inside Health /in /by

We investigate the safety of melatonin as a sleep aid, and should you eat your placenta?

Knee implant used by NHS known for years to be faulty /in /by

Patients say they were left immobile or addicted to painkillers after receiving the NexGen implant.

Matchday football steward saved a life with CPR /in /by

David Ince says he "wouldn't be here today" if it were not for Paul Harrison and others.