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
Pharmacists in warning over weight-loss jab sales
Pharmacists say they are aware of people being wrongly prescribed weight-loss drugs. Read More
Weight-loss drugs may boost health in many ways
New weight-loss drugs have broad health benefits but also come with risks, researchers warn. Read More
Surge in vomiting bug keeps pressure on hospitals
Norovirus cases are the highest they have been since January 2020. Read More