Court upholds return of surgeon who harassed staff
James Gilbert, who was based in Oxford, was previously suspended for sexual harassment. Read More
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Period blood test could offer less invasive alternative to cervical screening
Looking for signs of the cancer in a more convenient way could help women access the test and prevent the disease occurring, researchers say. Read More
36 UK infants ill after drinking contaminated baby formula
It comes after some batches made by Nestle and Danone were recalled after being contaminated with a toxin. Read More
Dad who nearly lost tongue to cancer urges men’s virus awareness
A father-of-two reveals how a tumour in his tongue was caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). Read More
‘Our daughter’s cancer symptoms were dismissed because she was a child’
Isla Sneddon died in March 2025 aged 17, just six months after she was diagnosed with cancer. Read More
Three quarters will survive cancer by 2035, government promises
There are plans for earlier diagnosis and faster treatment in England but experts worry about lack of staff. Read More
Government pledges 10,000 new foster care places in England
Rule changes aim to create thousands of new foster places and help full-time workers. Read More
Statin pills much safer than advertised, major review finds
The results, in The Lancet journal, come from trials involving more than 120,000 people comparing statins with a dummy drug or placebo. Read More
Increase school funding to meet need for special education, MPs urge
A cross-party group calls on the government to “align funding to need”, as ministers consider SEND reforms. Read More
Can chia seeds and bone broth really ‘heal’ your gut?
Many trending foods contain a “small seed of truth” but are often oversold as miracle products. Read More