Ketamine helped me escape my negative thoughts – then it nearly killed me
Two young women speak to the BBC about why ketamine has become such a popular drug. Read More
The sale of illegal cigarettes signals a deeper problem with UK high streets
Some 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 Read More
‘Notable’ rise in dads over 60 in England and Wales
Official figures show that the birth rate in England and Wales went up for the first time since 2021. Read More
Digital imaging cuts waiting times for skin cancer
A digital imaging service has reduced waiting times for patients with suspected skin cancers. Read More
Seven ways Starmer’s plan could change the NHS
The BBC looks at what the government’s 10-year NHS plan could mean in practice. Read More
Woman left fighting for life as fake Botox beautician apologises
As the BBC names a beautician who gave illegal jabs, two victims share their story. Read More
Make healthy food more appealing, government tells supermarkets
Supermarkets will be challenged to sell healthier food, under a new government obesity plan. Read More
I found a bacteria-eating virus in my loo – could it save your life?
It’s hoped phages could give us new ways of treating infections which are immune to antibiotics. Read More
New plan will fundamentally rewire NHS, says PM
But nurses, doctors and health experts say that more funding and extra staff are needed to make it a reality. Read More
Covid care home policy was ‘least worst decision’ – Hancock
Former health secretary Matt Hancock denied claims the government’s attempt to throw a protective ring around care homes in early 2020 was empty rhetoric. Read More