BBC Health NewsWill I be diagnosed with Alzheimer's like my mother? 11 October 2024Broadcaster Sally Magnusson faces the dilemma of whether to take part in research that could indicate if she is likely to develop the condition.‘I nearly died drinking a ginger beer – my school’s EpiPen saved my life’ 11 October 2024Campaigners want businesses to have EpiPens on hand to treat people having dangerous allergic reactions.Covid inquiry told of trust do-not-resuscitate rule 10 October 2024Patients' families were “horrified but not surprised” when told the blanket policy had been in place.Time to fix NHS as long waits continue, experts say 10 October 2024Government is urged to show commitment to the NHS at the Budget, as experts sound the alarm over missed targets.Police identify 24 suspects over hospital drug deaths 10 October 2024Several people are being investigated for alleged gross negligence manslaughter over the deaths.UK firm GSK to pay $2.2bn over Zantac cancer claims 10 October 2024The firm has reached agreements with law firms representing about 80,000, or 93%, of claimants.Families criticise redacted report into disgraced surgeon 10 October 2024A heavily-redacted report on cases linked to surgeon Yaser Jabbar should be released in full, parents say.'Our son died. Now we can use his sperm to have a grandchild' 9 October 2024An Indian court has cleared the way for a couple to use their dead son's frozen sperm.A 24-hour party of pain - a day and night running round a track 8 October 2024In a quiet corner of London a small group of extraordinary runners complete laps of an athletics track for a day and a night. Why do they do it? And how far do they go?What is the law on assisted suicide and euthanasia? 8 October 2024Many countries have legalised assisted dying, assisted suicide or euthanasia, which are different.
