Entries by BBC News

GPs asked to identify potential gambling addicts

The health watchdog says gambling should be given the same weight as alcohol and nicotine addiction.

Coca-Cola recalls drinks over safety concerns

The company says the drinks contain “higher levels” of chlorate, but says the risk is “very low”.

Farm worker contracts human case of bird flu

The UK Health Security Agency says cases of bird-to-human transmission were rare.

Farm worker contracts human case of bird flu

The UK Health Security Agency says cases of bird-to-human transmission were rare.

Girl, 12, died after drink made in unwashed blender

The 12-year-old girl’s milkshake was contaminated with nuts used to prepare a previous drink.

Pharmacists in warning over weight-loss jab sales

Pharmacists say they are aware of people being wrongly prescribed weight-loss drugs.

Sewage leaks and ops delayed – life at hospitals awaiting rebuild

A host of hospital building projects have been put back to the 2030s. How will they cope?

Hair loss drug finasteride ‘biggest mistake of my life’

Some online sites prescribe a potentially risky hair loss drug without consistent safety checks, BBC finds.

Hair loss drug finasteride ‘biggest mistake of my life’

Some online sites prescribe a potentially risky hair loss drug without consistent safety checks, BBC finds.

Surge in vomiting bug keeps pressure on hospitals

Norovirus cases are the highest they have been since January 2020.