BBC Health News

Keep assisted dying laws simple, says Whitty28 Jan 2025 17:22England's chief medical officer warns of "bureaucratic thicket" if safeguards made too complicated.
GPs asked to identify potential gambling addicts28 Jan 2025 02:37The health watchdog says gambling should be given the same weight as alcohol and nicotine addiction.
Coca-Cola recalls drinks over safety concerns 27 Jan 2025 23:08The company says the drinks contain "higher levels" of chlorate, but says the risk is "very low".
Parkinson's patient 'feels cured' with new device28 Jan 2025 06:10Kevin Hill, who has a computer in his chest linked to a brain implant, says he has his life back.
Girl, 12, died after drink made in unwashed blender27 Jan 2025 13:40The 12-year-old girl's milkshake was contaminated with nuts used to prepare a previous drink.
Pharmacists in warning over weight-loss jab sales27 Jan 2025 07:24Pharmacists say they are aware of people being wrongly prescribed weight-loss drugs.

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