Patient ‘reborn’ after priority lung transplant
Georgie Cooper says: “It was amazing to feel the air in my lungs after my transplant.” Read More
Flu cases hit new winter high in England
The NHS warns it is still “in the thick” of a challenging winter, as flu cases surge. Read More
New treatment hope for blood cancer patients
A new injection can help the immune system to attack and destroy cancerous cells. Read More
Sturgeon: I did not take Covid decisions for political reasons
Scotland’s former first minister says none of her decisions were based on trying to advance the cause of independence. Read More
Gene therapy treats painful hereditary disorder
A single dose of gene therapy was enough to stop the painful swelling attacks caused by angiodema. Read More
BRCA tests to be offered to Jewish people to detect cancer risk
NHS England says it wants to test 30,000 Jewish people over the next two years for faulty BRCA genes. Read More
Edenfield Centre: Vulnerable patients denied human rights – review
A report finds failings at Edenfield mental health unit after BBC Panorama exposed patient mistreatment. Read More
Pharmacists to prescribe drugs for minor illnesses
Chemists can now prescribe antibiotics and other treatments without patients seeing a doctor. Read More
Record Dry January saved the average person £118
This January was the driest in history with a survey suggesting one in five drinkers gave up alcohol. Read More
West Midlands has 75% of England’s measles cases
A consultant epidemiologist at the UKHSA said the outbreak in the region “remains a concern”. Read More