Nurses to ‘overwhelmingly’ reject pay deal as strike vote looms
The Royal College of Nursing has been holding a consultative vote on their 3.6% pay rise. Read More
Just 7,000 steps a day could cut health risks, study says
Everyone targets 10,000 steps – but a lower tally could reduce the risk of serious health issues like cancer, dementia and heart disease, a study suggests. Read More
Penile cancer medical trial ‘gave me two more years’
Eddie Baker, 83, was given immunotherapy alongside the usual chemotherapy. Read More
‘My dad started spying on my mum’ – the drugs causing sexual urges
The prescribed medication, taken for movement disorders, can have extreme side effects. Read More
Sleep, run, hydrate – should you be a stickler for recommended daily doses?
After a study casts doubt on the daily steps maxim, what about the other health benchmarks we are told to strive for? Read More
Samaritans to close more than 100 branches
The charity’s chief executive says “at least half” of their branches will close in the UK and Ireland. Read More
Streeting vows to keep disruption to a minimum as doctor strike begins
Hospitals are told to cancel non-urgent work only in exceptional circumstances as a five-day resident doctors’ strike starts. Read More
Why are resident doctors striking and what are they paid?
Resident doctors in England will strike over pay for five days from 25 July. Read More
Five-day doctor strike will go ahead, says BMA
Union rejects plea by health secretary to call off strikes in England and continue talks. Read More
NHS bosses putting patients at risk in strike, says BMA
Union unhappy as NHS England aims to keep non-urgent services running during five-day walkout. Read More