Entries by BBC News

‘If only people knew what a tick could do’ – the deadly meat allergies caused by tick bites

Mammalian meat allergy is a growing problem along Australia’s east coast – and it’s caused by tick bites.

How AI can help with healthcare

Dr Chris and Dr Xand continue their conversation about AI medicine with Dr Emma Karoune.

Rare identical quadruplets born in Australia

The parents of the four naturally-conceived girls were taken by “immense surprise” with the pregnancy, the hospital said.

Why do we procrastinate?

The cause can be hidden or buried, says Dr Itamar Shatz, a lecturer at Cambridge University who is publishing a book on the subject this week.

Granny wins care home Happy Hour law change

Anita Le Brun, the face of a campaign to allow for alcohol to be served at care homes without a licence, is celebrating its success.

‘You are not alone with endometriosis pain’

Endometriosis wellbeing hubs are being called for by a Medway woman.

My fitness tracker knew I was pregnant before I did

Ravika is one of hundreds of women who are noticing early pregnancy signs through the data on their fitness trackers.

Why some women are being driven out of the workplace by an illness

Three women describe how endometriosis has affected their careers, as an inquiry takes place.

The hidden cost of the night shift and how to sleep it off

More than three million people in the UK work night shifts, which can greatly impact their health. What can be done to help them?

I’ll lose my bowel because my pain was dismissed until my husband spoke up

An operation left Donna Davies in constant pain but she only felt believed when her husband spoke up.