First final compensation in blood scandal due in days Ten people have been offered a settlement worth over £13m in total. bbc.com bbc.com / feeds bbc-com-news-uk .. bbc-com-news-health / / #news / / 10 days 10d Share
Hospitals hit by 'tidal wave' of winter viruses NHS England say sharp rise in flu cases is causing real concern. bbc.com bbc.com / feeds bbc-com-news-health .. bbc-com-news-uk / / #health / / 11 days 11d Share
Bowel-cancer rates rising among younger people Poor diet, obesity, alcohol and smoking may be among the risk factors involved, researchers say. bbc.com bbc.com / feeds bbc-com-news-uk .. bbc-com-news-health / / #news / / 11 days 11d Share
Woman says struck-off sex GP tried to 'choke' her A woman says Thomas Plimmer became aggressive during sex and later sent her obscene photos. bbc.com bbc.com / feeds bbc-com-news-uk .. bbc-com-news-health / / #news / / 11 days 11d Share
Canada euthanasia now accounts for nearly one in 20 deaths For the first time, the annual report delved into race and ethnic data of those who underwent assisted dying. bbc.com bbc.com / feeds bbc-com-news-health .. bbc-com-news-world-us-and-canada .. bbc-com-news-world / / #health / / 11 days 11d Share
Woman died after 'barbaric' butt lift op - coroner Demi Agoglia, 26, travelled to Turkey after seeing social media adverts for the butt lift procedure. bbc.com bbc.com / feeds bbc-com-news-health / / #health / / 11 days 11d Share
Indefinite ban on puberty blockers to be introduced Health secretary says use of drugs a scandal as review finds using them would be unacceptable risk. bbc.com bbc.com / feeds bbc-com-news-uk .. bbc-com-news-health .. bbc-com-news-education / / #news / / 11 days 11d Share
Medical misogyny leaves women in pain for years, say MPs Women experiencing conditions such as heavy periods and endometriosis are being dismissed when they ask for help, a report warns. bbc.com bbc.com / feeds bbc-com-news-uk .. bbc-com-news-politics .. bbc-com-news-health / / #news / / 12 days 12d Share
Eight women 'developed cancer after smear test misread' The review into cervical screening at the Southern Health Trust was triggered when the diagnoses of three women were investigated. bbc.com bbc.com / feeds bbc-com-news-uk .. bbc-com-news-health / / #news / / 12 days 12d Share
Carer's Allowance overpayment debt rises to £250m Some carers have been forced to pay back thousands of pounds, leaving many in financial hardship. bbc.com bbc.com / feeds bbc-com-news-uk .. bbc-com-news-politics .. bbc-com-news-health / / #news / / 12 days 12d Share