Entries by BBC News

UK healthy life expectancy falls by two years in past decade

Poor housing, obesity and the effects of deprivation have been suggested as underlying cause.

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‘I paid for a private hysterectomy’

Rachel Moore spent years in debilitating chronic pain due to the womb disease, adenomyosis.

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‘I paid for a private hysterectomy’

Rachel Moore spent years in debilitating chronic pain due to the womb disease, adenomyosis.

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The viral manifesto of ‘anti-woke’ tech boss with NHS and defence contracts

The boss of the controversial tech company with UK government contracts published a 22-point plan on the future of the West.

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How one woman used delivery apps to hide her alcoholism

Hattie Underwood is a recovered alcoholic and she told 5 Live’s Naga Munchetty how she used delivery apps to “anonymise” her alcohol consumption.

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What NHS challenges does the election winner face?

There are currently 687,958 people waiting for any type of NHS treatment in Wales.

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What NHS challenges does the election winner face?

There are currently 687,958 people waiting for any type of NHS treatment in Wales.

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Assisted dying bill runs out of time but supporters vow to try again

The proposed legislation was supported by MPs but has not cleared its stages in the Lords.

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The surprising health benefit that could be in your pint

Drinking the odd pint of beer can provide “substantial levels” of an essential brain-boosting vitamin in your diet, according to new research in a respected journal.

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