Mpox risk low but UK medics on alert
The UK Health Security Agency says it will ensure medics know how to spot and test for the virus. Read More
‘I was addicted to smoking Spice vapes at school’
A teenager shares how he became addicted after trying the drug in a vape with school friends. Read More
Women harmed by vaginal mesh in England get payout
More than 100 women who experienced complications have received payouts from manufacturers. Read More
Boy with incurable tumour is not allowed NHS drug
Ronnie Hood, from Sudbury, does not qualify for ONC201 because his tumour is a millimetre too small. Read More
GPs at ‘breaking point’ say they must cap appointments – but could it harm patients?
GPs say they have been left with no choice as surgeries begin to impose caps on appointments. Read More
Failures led to girl’s Costa Coffee drink death
A girl with a severe dairy allergy died after drinking a Costa Coffee drink made with cows’ milk. Read More
WHO declares mpox global health emergency
Scientists are alarmed at the high fatality rate and rapid spread of a new variant of the virus. Read More
First case of more dangerous mpox found outside Africa
Sweden’s public health agency records what it says is the first case of a contagious new type of mpox outside the African continent. Read More
The comedian turning her period condition into a stand-up show
Bella Humphries has Premenstrual dysphoric disorder but is sharing her experience with Edinburgh audiences. Read More
Infected blood compensation payouts on the way
Ministers promise first payments by the end of the year with some victims entitled to more than £2m. Read More