BBC Health News

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.
Seven ways Starmer's plan could change the NHS03 Jul 2025 17:29The BBC looks at what the government's 10-year NHS plan could mean in practice.
Women poisoned by fake Botox get apology from beautician03 Jul 2025 10:36As the BBC names a beautician who gave illegal jabs, two victims share their story.
Digital imaging cuts waiting times for skin cancer03 Jul 2025 06:18A digital imaging service has reduced waiting times for patients with suspected skin cancers.
New plan will fundamentally rewire NHS, says PM02 Jul 2025 22:34But nurses, doctors and health experts say that more funding and extra staff are needed to make it a reality.

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