‘I was diagnosed with dementia in my 40s’
A group of people with dementia have made a film called Hear Our Voice to tackle common stereotypes. Read More
Keep assisted dying laws simple, says Whitty
England’s chief medical officer warns of “bureaucratic thicket” if safeguards made too complicated. Read More
Coca-Cola recalls drinks over safety concerns
The company says the drinks contain “higher levels” of chlorate, but says the risk is “very low”. Read More
Hair loss drug finasteride ‘biggest mistake of my life’
Some online sites prescribe a potentially risky hair loss drug without consistent safety checks, BBC finds. Read More
Girl, 12, died after drink made in unwashed blender
The 12-year-old girl’s milkshake was contaminated with nuts used to prepare a previous drink. Read More
Parkinson’s patient ‘feels cured’ with new device
Kevin Hill, who has a computer in his chest linked to a brain implant, says he has his life back. Read More
Treat eating disorders as an emergency, MPs urge
The alarming rise in disorders such as anorexia and bulimia is now an emergency, a cross-party group says. Read More
GPs asked to identify potential gambling addicts
The health watchdog says gambling should be given the same weight as alcohol and nicotine addiction. Read More
Ointment appeal for disabled teen on ‘last tube’
George Rabbett-Smith’s mum criticises online sellers for inflating the discontinued product’s price. Read More
Farm worker contracts human case of bird flu
The UK Health Security Agency says cases of bird-to-human transmission were rare. Read More