Like a screwdriver in my face – Life with ‘the world’s most painful known medical condition’
Trigeminal neuralgia is a rare condition where something as simple as a gust of wind can cause excruciating pain. Read More
‘Damning’ evidence of political pressure to open scandal-hit hospital – Sarwar
The Scottish Labour leader says documents prove ministers pushed for the country’s largest hospital to open early. Read More
UK launches plan to tackle ‘forever chemicals’ amid growing concerns
Increasing testing for PFAS is part of the UK’s first ever national plan for tackling the substances. Read More
Could weight-loss jabs be behind rising gallbladder removals?
Last year, there was a 15% annual increase in the operations and surgeons want more research. Read More
Hospital to be UK’s largest robotic surgery centre
The Denise Coates Foundation has donated £12m towards robotic surgery capabilities at the hospital. Read More
Trust’s maternity care ‘exemplary’, say inspectors
Maternity services at Lancaster Royal Infirmary are rated “good”, but improvements must be made in A&E. Read More
Resident doctors vote in favour of more strike action
Members of the British Medical Association have backed more walkouts in the dispute over pay and jobs in England. Read More
The ‘fantastic’ baby bundles not every mum will get
Baby boxes are being delivered to expectant families in some of Wales’ most deprived areas. Read More
Hampstead ponds trans access challenge dismissed
The current policy is that trans men and trans women are entitled to use the pond of their choice. Read More
AI model from Google’s DeepMind reads recipe for life in DNA
It could transform our understanding of why diseases develop and the medicines needed to treat them, says researchers. Read More