BBC Health News

Gemma Collins weight-loss drug advert banned09 Jul 2025 00:10The star illegally advertised prescription-only weight loss drugs, the advertising watchdog found.
Resident doctors vote to strike in England08 Jul 2025 12:18The doctors' union says it will seek fresh talks with ministers before setting strike days.
First malaria treatment for babies approved for use08 Jul 2025 06:15Until now, there had only been drugs for older children which carried an overdose risk for the young.
Jessie J reveals cancer operation success07 Jul 2025 17:29Singer says tests following surgery to remove her breast show no spread of the disease
Ketamine helped me escape my negative thoughts - then it nearly killed me05 Jul 2025 00:08Young people are taking dangerous amounts of ket because it's cheap, easily available and helps them "disconnect", experts say.
The sale of illegal cigarettes signals a deeper problem with UK high streets03 Jul 2025 22:19Some black market cigarettes have been found to contain dead flies and asbestos. But the trade nods to a wider issue, a BBC investigation has found.

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