GP prescribing opioids in ‘high amounts’ needs to improve
The CQC say the surgery has one of highest opioid prescription rates in England. Read More
Online clinic gave teen dangerous hormone dose
The 15-year-old was prescribed the medication without having spoken to a doctor, a court ruling says. Read More
Scientists work to make healthier white bread
The research aimed at lovers of white bread has been funded by the government to improve the health benefits of UK food. Read More
Doctor assumed disabled woman did not have sex
Adults with disabilities describe traumatic experiences trying to access healthcare. Read More
How is the King’s cancer treatment going?
The King’s medical team are “sufficiently pleased” with his progress after he was diagnosed with cancer in February. Read More
Scientists invent new way to detect skin cancer
Researchers hope using Terahertz (THz) waves will help preserve as much healthy skin as possible. Read More
How ‘vampire facials’ infected three women with HIV
The infections, made public by the CDC, raised questions about the safety of cosmetic treatments. Read More
First personalised jab for skin cancer in UK trial
Steve Young is part of the tests to see if an mRNA jab can stop the deadliest skin cancer returning. Read More
NHS England to stress biological sex in ward allocations
Transgender women should not be put on single-sex female NHS wards, the government is proposing. Read More
Disabled people face end to regular PIP benefits
Disability payments that help with extra living costs could be scrapped in favour of more tailored support as the government looks at overhauling the benefits system Proposals include disabilities. Read More