NHS gene check is helping children with cancer
Whole-genome sequencing enables doctors to quickly decide what medicines will work best. Read More
Bionic leg helps amputees walk using mind control
A high-tech prosthetic leg enables amputees to walk naturally at normal speeds, a study suggests. Read More
‘I’ve invented an alternative to uncomfortable smear tests’
Sânziana Foia’s non-invasive test detects harmful virus strains and delivers fast results at home. Read More
Council warning over backstreet butt lifts
Manchester Council believes procedures “may be taking place this week… in non-clinical settings”. Read More
Hospital cyber-attack hampers GP blood services
GP surgeries are struggling to process blood tests due to a pathology cyber attack three weeks ago. Read More
Faces made of living skin make robots smile
Scientists find a way to attach living skin to robot faces for more realistic smiles and expressions. Read More
Person dies in UK E. coli outbreak linked to salad
It follows a recent outbreak thought to be linked to supermarket sandwiches containing salad leaves. Read More
11th strike of junior doctor pay dispute begins
British Medical Association members will stage five-day walkout starting at 07:00 on Thursday. Read More
I have £2.6m blood and it has ‘cured’ my haemophilia
The NHS is about to pay for a transformational haemophilia B treatment, the BBC speaks to one of the first to get it. Read More
Cyber-attack delays child’s cancer operation
Dylan Kjorstad’s surgery was delayed due to concerns over blood supplies following a cyber-attack. Read More