Entries by BBC News - Health

Aspartame advice unchanged despite cancer question /in /by

The sweetener is found in a variety of foods, from diet drinks to chewing gum and some yoghurts.

NHS dentists: People having to drive hundreds of miles ‘unacceptable’ /in /by

A damning report, by the Health and Social Care Committee, says more needs to be done, and quickly.

Legionella found in Paisley hospital’s water supply /in /by

Traces of the bacteria have been found in water on two wards in the Royal Alexandra Hospital, Paisley.

Kilmarnock kit pays tribute to inventor of penicillin /in /by

The world's first antibiotic was discovered in 1928 by Sir Alexander Fleming, who studied in the town.

Covid Inquiry: Brexit helped prepare government for pandemic, says Gove /in /by

Civil servants "honed and refined" crisis skills while preparing to leave the EU, Mr Gove argues.

Public sector pay: Workers offered pay rises of around 6% /in /by

PM Rishi Sunak said the offer to workers was final and there would be "no more talks on pay".

NHS waiting lists hit record high in England /in /by

The latest data shows 7.47 million people are waiting for routine hospital treatment.

Cerberus heatwave: Hot weather sweeps across southern Europe /in /by

The heatwave could potentially lead to record-breaking temperatures, forecasters say.

Public sector pay: Government weigh up 6.5% increase /in /by

The announcement is expected on Thursday, following formal sign off from the prime minister and chancellor.

Cat Burns on autism, ADHD and a lack of research /in /by

The singer opens up about being diagnosed as a black woman and why she wants more research to be done.