Ultra-processed foods may be linked to early death
UPFs, such as crisps, biscuits, ice cream, hot dogs and fizzy drinks, are increasingly common in diets worldwide. Read More
Plan for GPs to keep millions out of hospital
GPs will work more closely with specialists to support patients closer to home, the government says. Read More
Disposable vape use falling in UK ahead of ban
The number of people vaping in the UK has stalled, while disposable vape usage has fallen, a study suggests. Read More
‘Why I want an IVF baby to screen out gene that made me go blind’
Blind influencer Lucy Edwards on choosing IVF which will screen out the gene that made her who she is. Read More
Urgent care worse than pre-pandemic, think tank says
The Health Foundation argues that the NHS was “in distress” this winter with A&E waiting times reaching a record high. Read More
Supported housing in crisis, groups tell Starmer
Supported housing for vulnerable or disabled people is in crisis, a letter to the prime minister says. Read More
‘I’ve had 100 operations and will never stop’ – inside China’s cosmetic surgery boom
Face-scanning apps, social media influencers and toxic beauty standards are fuelling China’s cosmetic surgery boom. Read More
The Supreme Court ruling gives clarity – but now comes the difficult part
The judgement provides a clear framework for what equality laws mean, but it remains to be seen what will change. Read More
Millions of vapes seized in illegal trade crackdown
Single-use vapes are among the main driving forces of the black market, the BBC is told. Read More
Exhausted hospital staff putting patients at risk, says watchdog
NHS safety body wants a focus on staff fatigue as it warns of mistakes and impaired decision-making. Read More