Health

Black Death 700 years ago affects your health now

Mutations that saved lives from the plague are causing auto-immune diseases today. Source link

4 years ago

General practice is like calling an Uber, MPs say

A cross-party group says patients are receiving an unacceptably poor service amid a shortage of GPs. Source link

4 years ago

Friends could be key to finding fitness motivation

Spending time with active people could be key to kick-starting a workout regime, research suggests. Source link

4 years ago

'No-one joined the dots' – grandad who exposed an NHS scandal

Derek Richford's determination led to an inquiry into maternity care at East Kent hospitals. Source link

4 years ago

East Kent hospital baby deaths: Dr Bill Kirkup review to be published

Speaking ahead of the report's publication, Dr Kirkup told BBC Radio 4's Today programme: "When I reported on Morecambe Bay…

4 years ago

Five hours' sleep is tipping point for bad health

Getting less than this may increase the risk of a multitude of chronic conditions, say researchers. Source link

4 years ago

MPs back abortion clinic buffer zone law

Protesters found breaching 150-meter buffer zones around clinics would face up to six months in jail. Source link

4 years ago

Troubled maternity service still beset by problems – BBC investigation

BBC News hears concerns from families and staff that problems continue at East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust. Source link

4 years ago

Laughing-gas makers call for sales ban to stop misuse

After cannabis, nitrous oxide is the most commonly misused substance among 16- to 24-year-olds in England. Source link

4 years ago

What is the menopause and what are the signs?

Symptoms can start in your 40s - here's our guide to what happens in the run-up to periods stopping. Source…

4 years ago