Postcode lottery for new cancer treatments, doctors warn
Experts say bureaucracy is “stifling innovation” and that applying for funding to pay for new treatments can be “cumbersome”. Read More
Rise in number of people facing hunger in the UK
More than 14.1 million people experienced food insecurity last year, warns the Trussell Trust. Read More
More children are obese than underweight, says Unicef
Traditional, healthy diets are being replaced by ultra-processed foods, often high in sugar and additives, the UN agency says. Read More
Disabled NHS medic told she’s ‘not a real doctor’
Disabled and neurodivergent doctors say the lack of reasonable adjustments is pushing some out. Read More
‘My son’s constipation wasn’t taken seriously until he reached crisis point’
The number of children being admitted to hospital with constipation is at a 10-year high. Read More
Organ transplants for immortality: Might Xi and Putin be onto something?
The presidents of China and Russia were overheard discussing transplants as a way to prolong life. Read More
Why the world is watching RFK’s fight with US health agency
The US health secretary’s plans could have a huge impact on health policy not just in the US, but across the globe. Read More
Energy drinks to be banned for under-16s in England
Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting said he was acting on concerns for children’s health. Read More
Is gel nail polish being banned?
The EU has new rules regarding gel nails and their ingredients Read More
Adults with learning disabilities die 20 years early, report finds
People with learning disabilities and autism die almost 20 years younger than the rest of the population. Read More