UK E. coli outbreak most likely linked to food item
Some 113 people have become ill in recent weeks, the UK Health Security Agency says. Read More
Man in Mexico dies with first human case of H5N2 bird flu
Mexico reports the death of a man from a strain of bird flu not seen in humans before. Read More
Boy, 5, is world’s youngest to use bionic hero arm
The life-changing Iron Man-style arm allows Jordon to grip two objects at the same time. Read More
Critical incident over London hospitals’ cyber-attack
Urgent and emergency care at the hospitals may not be able to access quick-turnaround blood test results. Read More
Martha’s rule: Mother encouraged as hospitals sign up
It will give seriously ill patients and their families access to a second opinion. Read More
NHS computer issues linked to patient harm
IT failures have been linked to the deaths of three patients and more than 100 cases of serious harm. Read More
Antidepressant withdrawal affects one in six people
One in six people have symptoms stopping antidepressants – fewer than previously thought, a review suggests. Read More
Major cause of inflammatory bowel disease found
Scientists have found a weak spot in our DNA that is present in 95% of people with the disease. Read More
Gonorrhoea cases reach record high in England
Syphilis, meanwhile, rose 9.4% last year, with more heterosexual men and women becoming infected. Read More
Corridor care is unacceptable, says nursing union
Many people are being treated in places not designed for patients, the Royal College of Nursing says. Read More