Health

First report from Covid Inquiry says better planning would have saved lives and lessened economic costs. Read More

It has taken evidence from politicians, officials and experts in London, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast. Read More

Heparin can neutralise the necrosis-causing toxins in some spitting cobras’ venom, scientists discover. Read More

A woman living with diabetes urges better communication over the supply of essential drugs. Read More

Austerity, Brexit and the quality of planning will be put under spotlight in the inquiry’s first report. Read More

It comes as a top doctor brands the ban of the use of puberty blockers for gender identity reasons as “terrible”. Read More

The drug is already being tested in people, but whether it would have the same effect is unknown. Read More

Women who were in pain for years without answers want greater awareness around their condition. Read More

They do not fully grow out of a sense of self-importance, the survey of more than 37,000 people suggests. Read More

The Welsh government has made a number of proposals to restrict promotion of unhealthy food and drink. Read More