Cancer waiting times in 2023 worst on record
Proportion starting treatment within 62 days in England drops to new low after 11 years of decline. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - February 8, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

First UK patient recruited to new eczema drug trial
A doctor with the NHS trust says the medication being trialled is "potentially highly effective". (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - February 8, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Men on Viagra may reduce Alzheimer's risk - study
A study suggests a link, but more research is needed to prove the drugs benefit the brain. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - February 8, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Primodos victims 'airbrushed' from financial help
Families are heartbroken to be left out of a scheme proposing support for other patients. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - February 7, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

'Where I live, many people don't have teeth'
As the government unveils its NHS dentistry plan, people in England speak about their fight to get seen. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - February 7, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Dentist shortages to be tackled with cash incentive
Dental leaders say new measures to improve access to care in England do not go far enough in meeting needs. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - February 7, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Dentists to get £20k in plan to combat shortfalls
Dental leaders say new measures to improve access to care in England do not go far enough in meeting needs. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - February 7, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Health scandal victims need payouts soon - report
Patient watchdog calls for payouts for those left disabled by an epilepsy drug or hurt by pelvic mesh. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - February 6, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

How common is King's incidental cancer diagnosis?
Being diagnosed with cancer during treatment for another condition is something many experience. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - February 6, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

New mum urges HIV checks amid case rise
Becky has spoken out as official figures show testing for HIV remains below pre-pandemic levels. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - February 6, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Under fives betrayed as health declines - experts
Experts highlight child obesity, tooth decay and infant deaths, saying urgent action needed in UK. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - February 5, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Sunak admits he has failed to cut NHS waiting lists
Rishi Sunak concedes the government hasn't made enough progress on one of his key pledges. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - February 5, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Man told NHS will not fund £40k a time treatment
Craig Shore, who has ocular uveal melanoma, will have to pay up to £240,000 for chemosaturation. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - February 5, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Parents of sudden-death children 'let down by NHS'
Sudden unexplained death in childhood claims 50 lives in the UK every year - some parents get no support. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - February 5, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Can Musk's Neuralink brain chip really change the world?
The world's richest man is betting heavily on his brain chip, but he has ground to make up. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - February 4, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news