Entries by BBC News - Health

Playing a musical instrument good for brain health in later life – study /in /by

Playing an instrument is especially good for brain health and should be encouraged, researchers say.

Disposable vapes to be banned over fears for children’s health /in /by

Rishi Sunak announces the plan, saying "we must act" to tackle a rise in vaping among children.

Growing skincare use by children is dangerous, say dermatologists /in /by

Dermatologists say products with ingredients potentially harmful to children are growing popular.

Skin cancer searches rise after Duchess diagnosis /in /by

The Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, revealed she had malignant melanoma this week.

King Charles ‘doing well’ after prostate treatment /in /by

The King is recovering after having treatment on an enlarged prostate at a London hospital.

Nottingham attacks: NHS to investigate Valdo Calocane’s case /in /by

Valdo Calocane was detained four times under the mental health act before killing three people.

Safety plea over co-sleeping baby deaths figures /in /by

A quarter of infant deaths in Scotland last year involved parents bedsharing with babies, the BBC learns.

NHS consultants reject offer of double pay rise /in /by

Senior doctors in England reject proposed deal, as BMA union says the offer "doesn't go far enough".

Swansea Bay waiting list error left people with five-year op wait /in /by

People were mistakenly taken off waiting lists for operations such as knee and hip surgeries.

Ambulances delays lead Wilmslow GPs to drive patient to A&E /in /by

Two Wilmslow doctors say the NHS is "broken" after they had to drive a patient to A&E themselves.