Entries by BBC News - Health

Birmingham NHS trust sacks staff after sexual harassment claims /in /by

The three sackings, at University Hospitals Birmingham, are revealed at a sexual safety charter launch.

Could cheese made from peas be a healthy alternative for vegans? /in /by

University researchers in Nottingham have developed a cheese made from whole yellow split peas.

Clampdown on unproven fertility treatment add-ons /in /by

A new ratings system from the regulator gives information on whether optional extras are effective.

Naga Munchetty told to ‘suck it up’ over extreme menstrual problems /in /by

The TV presenter, who has a condition affecting her womb, tells MPs her problems were repeatedly dismissed.

Beverley woman’s ‘complete shock’ at skin cancer misdiagnosis /in /by

Megan Royle, 33, from Beverley, underwent surgery after being wrongly told she had skin cancer.

New youth gender services further delayed /in /by

The replacement services for the Tavistock Centre will now not open until next year.

Women should get NHS menopause checks at 40 – MPs /in /by

Ministers want the check included in the NHS Health Check offered to those aged between 40 and 74.

Botox: Under-18s come to Wales after England bans practice /in /by

England outlawed Botox for under-18s two years ago, but there is no law stopping it in Wales.

Nitrous oxide: Laughing gas possession to be illegal in three weeks /in /by

Those who repeatedly misuse nitrous oxide will face up to two years in prison, the Home Office said.

Experts call for tighter limits on ‘forever chemicals’ in water /in /by

A group of leading scientists have said the current levels of PFAS could be damaging to human health.