Prof Sir Chris Whitty says UK faces rural and coastal ageing crisis
Measures are needed to tackle an ageing population crisis, Chief Medical Officer Prof Chris Whitty says. Read More
Suicide forum blocked to most UK users after Ofcom pressure
The controversial forum, linked to more than 50 UK deaths, can now only be viewed by registered members. Read More
Arkansas man receives world’s first eye transplant
A team of more than 140 surgeons in New York successfully performed the procedure on Aaron James. Read More
One million people on more than one waiting list as NHS backlog grows
Scale of problem revealed for first time in England with some waiting for as many as five treatments.Read More
AstraZeneca faces legal challenge over Covid vaccine
Claimant Jamie Scott suffered suffered severe brain injury after having the Covid jab in April 2021.Read More
£10K Covid fines were too high, admits Priti Patel
The home secretary during the pandemic tells the Covid inquiry the flat penalty was not proportionate.Read More
Infected blood scandal: Government launches legal challenge over FOI ruling
It is taking legal action over the Information Commissioner’s ruling on details of victims’ payouts.Read More
Mounjaro weight loss jab authorised in UK
Trials suggest it can help people shed about 20% of body weight, but it is not recommended for NHS use yet.Read More
UK’s first Covid mega lab for sale
The Rosalind Franklin Laboratory is being marketed to businesses in the life sciences sector.Read More
NHS to try out Alzheimer’s disease blood tests
A £5m study will begin in January to see how feasible it is to offer these types of tests to patients.Read More