Judge blocks RFK Jr’s changes to US childhood vaccine schedule
Kennedy had slashed the number of recommended vaccines from 17 to 11, sparking a backlash from health experts. Read More
Health bosses can’t confirm meningitis outbreak contained
Health workers across England are urged to look out for signs of infection as thousands have jabs. Read More
Fears of two-tier health system as more turn to private care, says watchdog
The patient watchdog warns of two-tier service as polling shows numbers paying for care is on the rise. Read More
People don’t need to buy a meningitis vaccine, Streeting says
Vaccines are being offered to 5,000 students at the University of Kent, where there is a outbreak, from Wednesday. Read More
Scotland is about to vote on assisted dying. How would it work?
The Scottish Parliament will soon decide whether to allow terminally-ill adults to end their lives. Read More
Hundreds of GPs tell BBC they have never refused a fit note for mental health concerns
The number of fit notes issued has been rising, with more than 11.2m approved in England last year. Read More
AI toys for children misread emotions and respond inappropriately, researchers warn
In first study of its kind, Cambridge researchers found AI toys could misread some children’s emotions. Read More
Why is MenB vaccine not given to teenagers in UK and should they be offered it?
Students and older teens have not been vaccinated against the strain that has caused the outbreak of cases in Kent. Read More
Woman found out she had terminal brain cancer after suitcase fell on her head
Lauren Macpherson was travelling home from a festival in London when her life changed forever. Read More
NHS tracker – are hospital waiting times improving near you?
Use our interactive tracker to see if treatment waits are getting better at your local hospital. Read More