Hay fever misery does last longer – here is how to cope
Symptoms are lasting for up to two weeks longer than in the 1990s, according to a major report – so what can you do about the pollen bomb? Read More
Mental health support to be offered to people with diabetes in UK first
People with diabetes are twice as likely to have depression, a charity backing tailored support says. Read More
Surgeon’s mesh surgery cost £20m in compensation
The NHS confirms it has paid millions to patients injured in operations involving Tony Dixon. Read More
‘Such a let-down’ – healthcare students on NHS recruitment squeeze
The mother of a physiotherapy graduate says she is heartbroken to see him working in Starbucks. Read More
Three young people contract meningitis in Weymouth
Young people are to be offered the MenB vaccine after three cases of meningitis were confirmed. Read More
Health visitors call for limits on ‘impossible’ 1,000-family caseloads
BBC analysis shows the number of health visitors in England has almost halved in the last 10 years. Read More
Lawmakers clash with RFK Jr as he shifts focus away from vaccines
During a three-hour hearing, the US health secretary tried to focus on chronic disease while being pressed on vaccines. Read More
Breakthrough £90,000 Alzheimer’s drugs unlikely to benefit patients, report suggests
A major review has provoked a backlash after concluding the medicines provide too little benefit to be noticed. Read More
Should you really trust health advice from an AI chatbot?
Abi has had very mixed results when asking a chatbot for guidance about her health issues. Read More
What is the UK Covid inquiry and how does it work?
The fourth report from the inquiry into the pandemic said the vaccine roll-out was an “extraordinary feat”. Read More