Entries by BBC News

South Africans fear spike in HIV infections as US aid cuts bite /in /by

South Africa has been at the forefront of the successful battle to halt the spread of HIV/Aids - until now.

‘It’s heartbreaking leaving women sleeping rough’ /in /by

An outreach worker helping homeless women at risk of violence in a Somerset town.

The US helped successfully tackle Aids – now cuts put that at risk /in /by

A woman tells the BBC about her anxieties after a US-funded clinic that gave her medication closed.

Resident doctors in England to strike for five days in July /in /by

The medics say the walkout can still be avoided if the government enters pay negotiations.

Blood scandal victims harmed further by compensation delays, inquiry chair says /in /by

Payments need to be made fairer and faster, the chair of the public inquiry into the disaster says.

Cornwall theatre company awarded nearly £20,000 /in /by

The company is getting the funding to collect local stories of experiences of menopause.

How do cold weather health alerts work? /in /by

The weather alert service warns the public when high or low temperatures could damage their health.

Can (and should) we cure blindness? /in /by

Recent years have seen incredible advances in eyesight restoration. But should we approach blindness as something that needs to be 'cured'? Comedian Tom Skelton, who started losing his sight at 21, explores. Made in partnership with UKRI (UK Research a...

Gemma Collins weight-loss drug advert banned /in /by

The star illegally advertised prescription-only weight loss drugs, the advertising watchdog found.

Is the most expensive lip balm always the best? /in /by

Do you need to spend more to get the best for your chapped lips?