Laughing gas abuse caused student's death - coroner
At the time of Ms Mercer's death possession was not illegal but that changed last November. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - April 10, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Trial to double match blood for kidney transplants
Scientists say the pilot scheme aims to make sure donated kidneys are less likely to be rejected. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - April 10, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Girl, 13, cured of rare condition in 'world first'
Doctors at the Royal Stoke Hospital helped a 13-year-old girl with her rare liver condition. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - April 10, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

'Zombie' drug found in cannabis THC vapes in UK
Cannabis vapes are being sold containing the dangerous animal tranquiliser xylazine, experts say. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - April 9, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Weak evidence and toxic debate letting down gender care children, report says
A landmark report says "toxicity" of debate is hampering medical research into gender services. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - April 9, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Woman asked to remove breast prosthesis at airport
Realtán Ní Leannáin was asked to remove her artificial breast after it set off a new security scanner alarm. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - April 9, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Nasal laser treatment rolled out after trial
The light-activated antimicrobial quickly kills bugs including viruses, bacteria, and fungi. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - April 9, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Measles outbreak declared as new cases confirmed
Four children in south-east Wales have the virus and are being treated, authorities say. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - April 9, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Long Covid blood clues could prompt future trials
The UK's largest study of Covid patients treated in hospital found signs of active inflammation. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - April 8, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Sexual harassment of NHS staff widespread - survey
A study was carried out of more than 12,200 health workers. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - April 8, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

'The NHS paid for my mum to go private. She died'
BBC Panorama investigates patient safety at a major private provider used by the NHS. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - April 8, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

'Radiographer started crying during my cancer scan'
Molly Cuddihy shares her story in a podcast covering themes including mental health and body image. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - April 7, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Anaesthetist jailed for stealing drugs for chemsex
Jonathon Dean stole drugs to inject a woman "for high risk sexual kicks", a court heard. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - April 5, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Senior doctors end pay dispute with government
Union members vote for offer, which sees pay rise of nearly 20% in 2023-24 for some. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - April 5, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

New cause of asthma damage revealed
Cells lining the airways are squeezed to destruction, setting up a cycle of harm, lab studies suggest. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - April 4, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news