Entries by BBC News

UK too slow to act on lethal drug threat – doctors

Government bans 15 synthetic opioids, but experts say it must do more.

Emma Barnett: ‘Why I wanted a baby loss certificate’

The Woman's Hour presenter explains why she applied for a certificate of loss in memory of her baby.

Emma Barnett: ‘Why I wanted a baby loss certificate’

The Woman's Hour presenter explains why she applied for a document to recognise her pregnancy loss.

Scientists say they can cut HIV out of cells

The gene-editing method used might ultimately offer a way to remove HIV, experts say.

‘Pay dentists 25% more for NHS work’ to stem exodus

The British Dental Association says increasing the treatment rate would provide a short-term fix in England.

Doctor sorry for toddler’s ‘sub-standard’ care

Ivy Rupasinghe's grieving parents are considering their next move after a hospital's admission.

Children with allergies ‘put at risk by schools’

The family of a five-year-old who died after collapsing at school is calling for more legislation.

Pneumonia treatment in kitchen ‘tremendous’

Sean Daly says it is a bonus knowing he helped free up a bed at Daisy Hill Hospital for someone else.

Strep A: ‘I’d never seen a child hallucinate before’

Two Dundee mothers share their stories as scientists begin the search to find a vaccine for Strep A.

Women waiting 10 years for endometriosis diagnosis

New figures show the average wait in Wales to have the condition diagnosed is the longest in the UK.