Entries by BBC News - Health

Watch for measles, UK doctors told, as vaccine rate dips /in /by

Vaccination is at a 10-year low, leaving some children unprotected and risking outbreaks, experts say.

Concern after unqualified medics given senior Birmingham hospital roles /in /by

Physician associates have been used in responsible positions at Birmingham Children's Hospital.

Brazilian butt-lift surgery death prompts Turkey-UK meeting /in /by

A minister responds to a coroner over the death of Melissa Kerr, who died during surgery in Turkey.

NHS interpreting service problems contributed to patient deaths /in /by

The BBC finds interpreting issues were a factor in 80 babies dying or being injured between 2018-2022.

Black women most likely to die in medieval plague, Museum of London says /in /by

Bioarchaeologists studied three plague burial sites to research how racism influenced risk of death.

Chris Whitty to appear at Covid inquiry after Vallance says pair had different opinions /in /by

It comes after top scientist Sir Patrick Vallance said the pair had different opinions over lockdown.

Scientists not consulted on Eat Out to Help Out – Sir Patrick Vallance /in /by

Sir Patrick Vallance tells of threats to him and his family, as he criticises a "lack of leadership".

Covid inquiry: What has Sir Patrick Vallance said in his diaries? /in /by

The UK's chief scientific adviser during Covid recorded his thoughts most evenings in handwritten notes.

Red-wine headache explained – and it is not about volume /in /by

For some, a glass is enough to trigger headache due to the way their body metabolises the drink, scientists say.

Cystic fibrosis ‘miracle drug’ Kaftrio best Christmas gift – family /in /by

Jesses, 4, from Essex, who has cystic fibrosis, will begin taking Kaftrio drug after its approval.