Running costs of vaccine damage scheme more than double amount paid to victims
The cost of administration and medical checks has now topped £83m, according to new figures. Read More
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Assisted dying: How laws differ around the world
About 300 million people have access to some form of assisted dying – what are the policies of other countries? Read More
‘My cancer spread while I waited months for surgery’: The cost of England’s cancer wait times
Cancer care has got worse since the government announced plans to speed up waiting times and save more lives, BBC analysis shows. Read More
Migraines and acne among five more conditions pharmacists can treat
Pharmacies in England will soon offer treatments for a total of 12 common conditions which save people going to their GP first. Read More
Very hot drinks may damage the food pipe and increase cancer risk
Steaming hot liquid can damage the cell lining on the way down to the stomach, experts say. Read More
Mum ‘lost trust’ in surgeon review hospital
One parent says the number of patients involved in a review is “ridiculous”. Read More
Public opposed to disability benefit cuts, major survey suggests
Around 7% of those polled wanted disability benefit cuts, according to the latest British social attitudes survey. Read More
A&E did not get the basics right – now my son’s life is ruined at 32
Oli’s experience is one of a growing number of clinical negligence claims being made in England, BBC analysis shows. Read More
BBC News presenter reveals she has blood cancer
Maryam Moshiri tells the BBC she wanted to reveal her diagnosis to raise awareness about the cancer. Read More
How the hunger for a new weight loss drug is feeding an industry of fakes
Counterfeit versions of a drug which is still in clinical trials are flooding the black market. Read More