Entries by BBC News - Health

NHS doing everything to avoid winter crisis, says Atkins /in /by

New health secretary Victoria Atkins says planning for winter "started much earlier" this year.

Rishi Sunak could miss NHS waiting list target over strikes, says Victoria Atkins /in /by

New health secretary Victoria Atkins says strikes by medics have delayed 1.1 million appointments.

Why Naga Munchetty is asking: ‘How are your periods?’ /in /by

The Radio 5 Live presenter finds out that the answer could help many women like her.

Baby formula soaring costs: ‘I struggle, but I won’t buy a cheaper brand’ /in /by

Why struggling parents aren't choosing cheaper brands when it comes to infant formula milk.

Boris Johnson to apologise to Covid Inquiry but say he got big calls right /in /by

But the former PM will argue robustly his government got many big pandemic calls right.

UK human swine flu case: Why now, and what’s next? /in /by

What you need to know about the first confirmed case of a new type of flu, found in North Yorkshire.

Covid inquiry: Earlier lockdown could have kept schools open, says Matt Hancock /in /by

The former health secretary says avoiding action in autumn 2020 led to tougher lockdowns later on.

Strictly Come Dancing: Amy Dowden’s blood clot after chemo /in /by

The dancer, 33, says her "nightmare seems to be never ending" after a blood clot on her lung.

Darlington Hospital launches new camera-based weight loss surgery /in /by

A hospital in north-east England has become the first outside London to offer the pioneering surgery.

Head teacher says autistic student died despite family’s plea for support /in /by

Isaac Uzoegbu was hit by a car when he ran from home. His head teacher says it could have been prevented.