Entries by BBC News - Health

Vapes ‘95% safer’ than cigarettes messaging backfired /in /by

The messaging around vaping may be driving children and teens to take up the habit, says expert.

New Covid and flu dashboard launched for England /in /by

It will track cases of a number of winter illnesses to help monitor pressure on the NHS.

UK-produced pandemic flu vaccine deal agreed by government /in /by

The UK Health Security Agency's agreement enables the production of millions of influenza vaccines.

Addenbrooke’s Hospital children’s bone marrow transplant service opens /in /by

Will Grocott, 15, is the first to receive treatment from the service at Addenbrooke's Hospital.

Skin cancer: BBC’s Anna Varle shares basal cell carcinoma experience /in /by

BBC journalist Anna Varle shares her experience of skin cancer to raise awareness.

GPs’ lack of asthma testing is abysmal, charity says /in /by

Asthma and Lung UK says people with breathing difficulties are being denied the diagnosis they need.

Breast cancer: The Asian survivors tackling taboo in the community /in /by

Asian women are being encouraged to push past cultural stigma and get checked for breast cancer.

Newcastle Hospitals says computer error lost patient letters /in /by

The healthcare regulator seeks urgent assurances over patient safety at Newcastle Hospitals.

Sick days at work hit highest level for 10 years /in /by

Workers are taking more days off due to stress, Covid and the cost-of living crisis, research suggests.

NHS strikes: More than a million appointments cancelled in England /in /by

There are calls for both sides to end the doctors' pay row, ahead of joint strike action next week.