Scientists propose novel way of treating mosquitoes for malaria Normally the insects are targeted with insecticide, but US researchers say anti-malaria drugs absorbed through their legs can stop them spreading disease. bbc.com bbc.com / feeds bbc-com-news-health .. bbc-com-news-science-and-environment / / #health / / 2 days 2d Share
Call for NHS to give women with dense breasts extra cancer scans Additional scans better tailored to spotting cancer in dense breasts could treble detection rates. bbc.com bbc.com / feeds bbc-com-news-health .. bbc-com-news-uk / / #health / / 2 days 2d Share
MP considered bladder removal over chronic UTI Stoke-on-Trent South MP Allison Gardner says at one point she considered having her bladder removed. bbc.com bbc.com / feeds bbc-com-news-health .. bbc-com-news-politics / / #health / / 2 days 2d Share
Cross-sex hormones for under 18s could be restricted or banned The government is "actively reviewing" private prescriptions of cross-sex hormones for under-18s, the High Court hears. bbc.com bbc.com / feeds bbc-com-news-uk .. bbc-com-news-health / / #news / / 2 days 2d Share
'This group will really benefit a lot of men' Jake Devline-Reed says it will provide a "safe space" for those that need it. bbc.com bbc.com / feeds bbc-com-news-health / / #health / / 2 days 2d Share
Attacked paramedics hope for swifter court justice Jacob Hoy, who was attacked while on duty, says ambulance staff need faster prosecutions. bbc.com bbc.com / feeds bbc-com-news-health / / #health / / 3 days 3d Share
New brain tumour test a 'game changer', say experts Scientists say the new method can diagnose the exact type of tumour within hours, rather than weeks. bbc.com bbc.com / feeds bbc-com-news-uk .. bbc-com-news-health / / #news / / 3 days 3d Share
Student suicide review says unis must act to stop more deaths The government wants universities to check the safety of halls and reach out to families after a death. bbc.com bbc.com / feeds bbc-com-news-uk .. bbc-com-news-health .. bbc-com-news-education / / #news / / 3 days 3d Share
World-first gonorrhoea vaccine launched by NHS England as infections soar The treatment will be offered to those most at risk from August after a record number of cases. bbc.com bbc.com / feeds bbc-com-news-uk .. bbc-com-news-health / / #news / / 3 days 3d Share
Nicotine pouches helped me quit vaping - but now I'm addicted Teenagers say it is easy to get hold of the products, which experts warn can be highly addictive. bbc.com bbc.com / feeds bbc-com-news-uk .. bbc-com-news-health / / #news / / 3 days 3d Share