Entries by BBC News - Health

Rise in psychological distress in young adults – survey /in /by

Researchers say the pandemic and cost of living crisis have contributed to worsening mental health.

Caroline Page: Woodbridge councillor whose long Covid diagnosis was cancer dies /in /by

Caroline Page was a Liberal Democrat county councillor on Suffolk County Council.

Mental health nurse who had sex with patient in Shropshire struck off /in /by

Samantha Bourton also visited the patient outside work hours in May 2021, a panel heard.

Tewkesbury balance classes ‘reduce GP appointment demand’ /in /by

A pilot scheme is offering thousands of strength and balance classes to the over-65s.

Local officials only heard about new Covid rules on TV, inquiry told /in /by

Local directors of public health had to watch TV for Covid news, the public inquiry has been told.

Fiona Phillips: How common is early Alzheimer’s? /in /by

We answer the questions you're asking about Alzheimer's disease, which causes dementia.

UK’s first separated conjoined twins forever grateful to NHS /in /by

Anna and Barbara Rozycki were in 1970 the first conjoined twins in the UK to be separated.

Fiona Phillips: Presenter reveals she has Alzheimer’s at 62 /in /by

The television presenter says she has dementia after battling brain fog and anxiety for months.

Prince William and Kate meet NHS’ first ever baby /in /by

The Prince and Princess of Wales hear from the first person born after the NHS was founded, in 1948.

Cancer patients welcome NHS drug policy change /in /by

Bowel cancer patients say they feel relieved after the NHS lifted a ban on treatment breaks.