Entries by BBC News - Health

TikTok personal trainer says stammer is his superpower

Personal trainer Joe Dilling uses social media to encourage acceptance for people who stutter.

Mental health help for under-fives overlooked – report

Intervening when a child is very young can stop mental health conditions developing, experts say.

Junior and specialist doctors in England to hold strike talks with government

The BMA says it will hold talks with the government to avert strikes by junior and specialist doctors.

Crumbling concrete: Raac found in 18 more hospitals in England

Hospitals say it puts patients at risk, but surveys are yet to uncover how extensive it is.

Two-tier care crisis: People forced to pay or wait

Staffing, funding and cost of living pressures mean a greater risk of an unfair system, says watchdog.

Covid inquiry: Sunak called Dr Death by top scientist

The comment was made in a WhatsApp exchange after the public had been encouraged to "eat out" to help the economy.

MP breaks down as she recalls ‘terrifying’ traumatic birth

MP Theo Clarke tells the Commons she thought she was going to die in a traumatic experience giving birth.

Ethan Adams’ parents call for research after cancer death

Ethan Adams died from a rare and aggressive cancer a week after his ninth birthday.

Childhood obesity shows slight fall in England

The overall proportion of 10 and 11-year-olds who are obese is still above pre-pandemic levels.

Indi Gregory: Parents to appeal after losing baby treatment fight

A judge had ruled doctors could lawfully limit treatment for critically ill baby girl Indi Gregory.