Why was a man who took a wee in a layby fined for littering?
A high-profile lawyer disputes a council’s claim that public urination is littering. Read More
New test to prevent hearing loss in newborns
A test is available in Brighton to determine if babies could lose their hearing from an antibiotic. Read More
Blood test shows if organs are ageing fast or slowly
Proteins in blood reflect how well the brain, heart and other major organs are faring, say scientists. Read More
I should have twigged Covid risk earlier, admits Boris Johnson
The former PM tells the pandemic inquiry he initially underestimated the challenge posed by the virus. Read More
Covid study: mRNA vaccines could be fine-tuned
The revolutionary technology could be updated for even greater accuracy, research suggests. Read More
Data breach by Addenbrooke’s Hospital reveals patient information
Addenbrooke’s Hospital apologises for two data breaches in 2020 and 2021 involving 22,446 patients. Read More
Blood in urine cancer warnings to appear in men’s toilets
The awareness messages will be carried on urinal mats as part of efforts to detect male cancers early. Read More
Infected Blood Scandal: PM risks ending on ‘wrong side of history’
Campaigners say the government works “at a snails pace” to compensate victims infected with HIV or hepatitis C. Read More
Junior doctors to stage more strikes in England
Walkouts are planned on three days in the run-up to Christmas and six days in the new year. Read More
Ministers lose infected blood vote after Tory MPs revolt
MPs were voting on a plan to set up a compensation scheme for infected blood scandal victims. Read More