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  Millions more middle-aged are obese, study suggests

  Wednesday, May 15, 2024

  Using a new, lower BMI cut-off for obesity would give a truer picture of who is affected, researchers say.

  BBC News

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  Top doctor cancer-free a year after world-first therapy

  Tuesday, May 14, 2024

  Richard Scolyer has undergone a new treatment for glioblastoma, based on his own melanoma research.

  BBC News

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  What is the law on assisted suicide and euthanasia?

  Tuesday, May 14, 2024

  Many countries have legalised assisted dying, assisted suicide or euthanasia, which are different.

  BBC News

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  Top doctor cancer-free a year after world-first therapy

  Tuesday, May 14, 2024

  Richard Scolyer has undergone a new treatment for glioblastoma, based on his own melanoma research.

  BBC News

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  Brazilian butt lift firms banned after woman in hospital

  Tuesday, May 14, 2024

  The woman required emergency hospital treatment following the procedure in a hotel function room.

  BBC News

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  Teenager used pills for illegal abortion, court hears

  Tuesday, May 14, 2024

  Sophie Harvey, of St Mary’s Road, Cirencester, is accused of taking the drug to end her pregnancy.

  BBC News

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  Family of weight-loss op victim call for sales ban

  Tuesday, May 14, 2024

  Shannon Bowe's family want UK hotel chains to stop hosting Turkish surgery "clinics" and sales days.

  BBC News

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  Weight loss jab 'could reduce heart attack risk'

  Tuesday, May 14, 2024

  The jab could reduce heart attack and stroke risks regardless of the amount of weight people lose.

  BBC News

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  Health spending £5bn less than government planned

  Tuesday, May 14, 2024

  The Conservatives are not on track to increase spending by 3.3% a year above inflation in England.

  BBC News

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  Top doctor cancer-free a year after world-first therapy

  Tuesday, May 14, 2024

  Richard Scolyer has undergone a new treatment for glioblastoma, based on his own melanoma research.

  BBC News