German doctor charged with murder of 15 patients4 hours agoEmily AtkinsonBBC NewsGetty ImagesA German palliative care doctor has been charged with murdering 15 of his patients using a cocktail of...
A doctor in Berlin has been charged with murder over the deaths of 15 patients under palliative care, prosecutors said Wednesday. He is also accused of trying to cover up the evidence by starting...
Gene Hackman's wife searched online for flu and Covid symptoms1 hour agoIan YoungsCulture reporterGetty ImagesBetsy Arakawa, the wife of actor Gene Hackman, searched the internet for information...
Concerns are growing over the potential for a hantavirus outbreak in Birmingham as bin worker strikes continue. Originating from mice and rats, the virus was also responsible for killing the wife of...
Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead at their home in Santa Fe in February. Arakawa, 65, died in February of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome — a rare, rodent-borne disease that can...
Rodent nests found near house where Gene Hackman's wife died of hantavirus2 hours agoEwan SomervilleBBC NewsGetty ImagesNests and some dead rodents were found in outbuildings of the house where...
The pandemic may seem like a bad nightmare for many but Covid certainly hasn’t disappeared into the background as cases have more than doubled since January this year, new figures show. As immunity...
The Duchess of Sussex has opened up about how she is “juggling it all” while nursing Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet at home, as they have both fallen ill. Speaking in the second episode of...
We're treated like peasants, say tenants in fight over mouldy homes3 hours agoMeghan OwenWork and Money Correspondent, BBC LondonBBC"We're treated like peasants. Like we're not good enough to live in...
With sunshine finally returning to gardens across the UK, those lucky enough to have patios have been urged to look out for signs of mould. Leaving mould to grow could pose a health risk and attract...
We're treated like peasants, say tenants in fight over mouldy homes2 hours agoMeghan OwenWork and Money Correspondent, BBC LondonBBC"We're treated like peasants. Like we're not good enough to live in...
Val Kilmer's death certificate has revealed new details about his tragic cause of death at the age of 65 on April 1. The Top Gun and Batman legend died from pneumonia, which was revealed in his death...
Lassa fever, a viral hemorrhagic illness spread primarily through infected rodents, is rapidly spreading across Nigeria, prompting urgent public health warnings and straining the nation’s...
The English neighbourhood that could hold the secret to fixing the NHS30 minutes agoNick TriggleHealth correspondent•@nicktriggleBBCListen to this article on BBC SoundsMinisters, health staff and...
Birmingham's bin strikes have been causing a huge pile-up of rubbish for the city's residents, which is being made worse by fly-tipping, people have claimed. Locals have described the strong smell...
Pressure is growing for the army to clean up thousands of tonnes of rubbish posing a major health hazard in Birmingham after it emerged black bags could remain piled on pavements for months. Monster...
A two-year-old girl died after choking on a single pea at a nursery, an inquest has heard. The heartbroken family of Lauren Boland said they are "tortured every day" after the horrific incident.The...
Dogs enjoy licking human faces as it's a form of communication, which often mirrors the way they bond with each other. They’re also known to lick faces because it shows affection to their owners...
Assisted dying: California man invites BBC to witness his death as Parliament debates new law1 hour agoFergus WalshMedical editorCamilla HorroxGlobal health producerBBCIt's 10am, and in a little over...
If you're a pet owner, you'll know how much people can love their dogs.After all, they offer essential companionship, are great to go on walks with and are just fun to be around. But, according to...