Citing Trump’s Order, V.A. Halts Most Transgender Care
Veterans who wish to change their gender “can do so on their own dime,” the V.A. secretary said.
Health
The Women Most Affected by Abortion Bans
After the Dobbs decision, births rose in states with bans, but more for some women than others.
The Ex-Patients’ Club
Laura Delano walked away from the treatments that defined her teens and 20s. Now, she’s hoping to create a road map for others to follow.
Labour’s plan for benefits throws up a bigger dilemma
The debate has sparked a wider dilemma about the broader purpose of welfare
Health secretary admits ‘risk of disruption’ in NHS overhaul
The health secretary defends scrapping NHS England but admits the reform will bring challenges.
His Death Was Interrupted, Just as He Had Planned
Brendan Costello’s family was bracing for goodbyes. But he had one last wish.
NHS England chair warns the buck now stops with ministers
Will the abolition of NHS England work? Senior NHS England leader Richard Meddings has given the first response from the organisation itself
How our noisy world is seriously damaging our health
The BBC’s James Gallagher investigates the invisible killer all around us.
Keeping With Kennedy’s Advice, Measles Patients Turn to Unproven Treatments
In West Texas, some with severe illness have not been taken to a doctor until their conditions worsened, officials said.
Senators Grill Dr. Oz on Medicaid Cuts and Medicare Changes
Dr. Mehmet Oz, the TV celebrity, dodged queries about Republican plans to cut health insurance for the poor, and emerged unscathed on his ties to major industries.
Science Amid Chaos: What Worked During the Pandemic? What Failed?
As the coronavirus spread, researchers worldwide scrambled to find ways to keep people safe. Some efforts were misguided. Others saved millions of lives.
Dr. Sheldon Greenfield, Who Exposed Gaps in Health Care, Dies at 86
The author of numerous studies, he urged patients to question their physicians and expressed concern about cancer treatment for older adults.
How Much Should Weight Loss Drugs Like Wegovy and Zepbound Cost?
A new study found that fair prices for medications like Wegovy and Zepbound would be hundreds less per month than they are now.
Men denied life-extending prostate cancer drug
NHS England says it cannot afford to offer abiraterone, which is available in Scotland and Wales.
Manslaughter probe at Letby hospital expanded
Cheshire Police expands its investigation into what happened at the Countess of Chester Hospital.
Dr. Oz Faces Senators at Confirmation Hearing to Oversee Medicare and Medicaid
The Senate Finance Committee holds a confirmation hearing on Friday for Dr. Mehmet Oz, the TV celebrity who is nominated to run major health programs for older Americans and the poor.
Endometriosis Awareness Month: Symptoms and what to do next
Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women of reproductive age and is sometimes misdiagnosed: here’s how to spot it.
Federal Cuts Prompt Johns Hopkins to Cut More Than 2,000 Workers
The university, a leader in scientific research, has been hard hit by the Trump administration’s cuts, which will slash at least $800 million from its budget.
Mone accuses Covid inquiry of ‘cover-up’
She says husband Doug Barrowman and her are targets of a “politically motivated witch hunt”.
What does NHS England do? Your questions answered on health reforms
As part of Your Voice, Your BBC, we answer questions from you on government plans to scrap NHS England.
What is assisted dying and how could the law change?
MPs backed a proposal to let terminally ill people in England and Wales choose to end their life.