Tag Archive for: BBC News – Health

Reaching 100: ‘I never thought I’d make it to this age’
The number of people reaching 100 years old is at an all-time, according to data by the ONS.
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Woman ‘threatened’ by NHS ward staff, inquiry told
Relatives have "grave concerns" about NHS mental health services after their mum killed herself.
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‘Delighted’ woman played clarinet in brain surgery
Denise Bacon says she is experiencing improvements in her ability to walk.
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Japan allows over-the-counter ‘morning after’ pill
Women will be able to get the pill without prescription, but a pharmacist will still need to be present.
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Life-changing eye implant helps blind patients read again
The results are astounding and a major advance, say surgeons involved in international research using the pioneering technology.
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Life-changing eye implant helps blind patients read again
The results are astounding and a major advance, say surgeons involved in international research using the pioneering technology.
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Community health centre to open after £2.2m revamp
The Grade-II listed St Dunstan's House has been converted into a health and wellbeing.
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Fishing group ‘devastated’ after container fire
Craig Parkins says years of hard work has "just gone up in smoke".
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Inquiry announced into Leeds NHS maternity failings
More than 70 families have described traumatic care at Leeds Teaching Hospitals maternity units.
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Mother’s warning after son eats ‘cannabis gummies’
A 17 year-old is rushed to hospital after eating entire bag of illegal gummies.
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