Entries by BBC News

Scientists start human testing of Marburg virus vaccine /in /by

University of Oxford researchers start in-human vaccine trial to treat highly fatal Marburg virus.

Narcissists mellow with age, study suggests /in /by

They do not fully grow out of a sense of self-importance, the survey of more than 37,000 people suggests.

I was arrested because of my baby’s birthmark /in /by

Laxmi Thapa was arrested after her six-month-old son's birthmark's were mistaken for bruising.

Nine whooping cough deaths reported as cases rise /in /by

Experts worry this is a peak year for whooping cough, which is particularly dangerous for babies.

Health secretary ‘stunned’ by NHS failings /in /by

Wes Streeting says there is "worse to come" as he orders a review into the health service.

Some smear test scientists investigated over screening /in /by

Referrals have been made to the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) into biomedical staff.

Streeting begins talks to halt junior doctor strike /in /by

The new health secretary says reaching a fair pay deal is a top priority.

Fall after fall – care home accused of neglect /in /by

BBC analysis shows nearly 20% of England's care homes - some 2,500 facilities - "require improvement".

Nurse regulator condemned over toxic culture /in /by

A damning report finds bullying, racism and incompetence in an organisation overseeing UK nurses and midwives.

‘I’ve no idea how I developed asbestos-related cancer’ /in /by

Emily-Jane Scandrett, 41, hopes to raise awareness of mesothelioma - cancer usually found in men over 75.