First newborns join screening for 200 rare diseases
The new study uses genome sequencing to detect more diseases earlier, when they can still be treated. Read More
The places with the worst GP shortages revealed
Patient numbers per GP are twice as high in some areas than others, as list sizes jump 17% since 2015. Read More
Surgeon operated with penknife he uses to cut up lunch
A surgeon is alleged to have used a Swiss Army knife because he could not find a sterile scalpel. Read More
Drowned mum ‘watched cold water swimming programme’
Gaynor Lord, 55, was found in a river a week after she disappeared, an inquest hears. Read More
Steep fall in young smokers in past decade
Nearly 12% of UK adults smoked in 2023 – the lowest level since 2011, the Office for National Statistics says. Read More
Lucy Letby: Experts tell BBC about medical evidence concerns
Doctors and scientists’ concerns contribute to speculation about the safety of the nurse’s convictions. Read More
Call for independent review into physician associates
Medical chiefs say probe needed amid “increasingly acrimonious debate” about the role of PAs. Read More
Family in urgent race to get girl cancer drug
They are raising £105,000 to get her a drug abroad which is currently awaiting approval in the UK. Read More
Drop in UK flu shots warning ahead of winter
Fewer people got shots last year and if that repeats the UK could be in for a worse winter, experts warn. Read More
Covid was like a daily terror attack, doctor tells inquiry
Covid inquiry hears harrowing testimony from ex-adviser in emergency preparedness at NHS England. Read More