Entries by BBC News - Health

NHS adds digital prescriptions to app after successful trial /in /by

Every digital order fulfilled will save the GP three minutes, NHS Digital says.

Medicine stopped in 1980s linked to rare Alzheimer’s cases /in /by

Contaminated injections of growth hormone may have caused five rare cases of dementia, scientists think.

NHS dentistry: Ex-miner ‘thrilled’ to get appointment after seven-month wait /in /by

David Creamer says he has been "living on painkillers and soup" since his teeth fell out in June.

How dangerous is vaping and what is the disposable vape ban? /in /by

Vaping is far safer than smoking but the government wants to stop the sale of vapes to children

‘There are loads of people that vape at school’ /in /by

A group of teenagers in Fife have been making a documentary about the impact of disposable vapes.

Sunak reveals he fasts at the beginning of the week /in /by

The PM says he tries to fast at the start of the week so he can indulge in his “weakness for sugary things” on other days.

Rishi Sunak: Weekly fast is important discipline for me /in /by

The PM says fasting at the beginning of the week means he can "indulge" in sugary treats at other times.

King Charles leaves hospital as Kate recovers at home /in /by

The King has left hospital after prostate treatment, with the Princess of Wales home after abdominal surgery.

Whistleblowers accuse NHS trust of avoidable baby deaths /in /by

Serious concerns are raised over maternity services at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Trust.

Swansea man paralysed in cold water swim warns of dangers /in /by

Dan Richards was instantly paralysed after a "freak accident" during a New Year's Eve swim.