Entries by BBC News - Health

What we know about the Covid variant EG.5 dubbed ‘Eris’ /in /by

The World Health Organisation declared the variant of interest, with cases reported in 51 countries.

Hospital waiting list tops 7.5 million in England /in /by

Nearly one in seven of the population is waiting as NHS bosses cite impact of strikes by doctors.

Endometriosis: ‘I am a voice for Asian women with the condition’ /in /by

Shella Iqbal says there is a taboo around the disease within Asian communities.

Antidepressants: I wasn’t told about the side-effects /in /by

Seonaid Stallan's son took his own life two months after he was given a different antidepressant.

Splitting York autistic twins may have unwanted outcome – charity /in /by

Reuben and Jasper, who are both autistic, have been given places at two different schools.

Dating with cancer: ‘It was the first thing people noticed’ /in /by

Three young women say it can be difficult using dating apps after having life-changing cancer treatment.

Why talk of a UK doctor exodus is premature /in /by

An analysis by the BBC shows the number leaving NHS has been pretty consistent for a decade.

Roe v Wade: ‘Could abortion bans put my IVF at risk?’ /in /by

Women in the US are worried that changes to abortion laws could affect their fertility treatment.

Fitness: Only 5,000 steps a day needed to stay healthy, study shows /in /by

The step count needed to reduce the risk of disease is lower than previously thought, research suggests.

Weight-loss drug heart benefit ‘significant’ /in /by

Trial suggests Wegovy cuts risk of cardiovascular event in overweight people with heart disease by a fifth.