Male workers should be able to carry out mammograms, experts say
The Society of Radiographers says allowing men to do mammograms would reduce staff shortages. Read More
Prescription charges frozen in England
The charge for a single item will remain at £9.90 in 2025-26, the government has announced. Read More
Mental health inquiry chair vows to ‘seek out’ truth
An inquiry led by Baroness Lampard is examining more than 2,000 deaths at mental health units in Essex. Read More
Top-brand baby food pouches lack key nutrients
Parents are being “misled” by marketing from leading baby food companies, experts tell BBC. Read More
Ultra-processed foods may be linked to early death
UPFs, such as crisps, biscuits, ice cream, hot dogs and fizzy drinks, are increasingly common in diets worldwide. Read More
Plan for GPs to keep millions out of hospital
GPs will work more closely with specialists to support patients closer to home, the government says. Read More
Disposable vape use falling in UK ahead of ban
The number of people vaping in the UK has stalled, while disposable vape usage has fallen, a study suggests. Read More
‘Why I want an IVF baby to screen out gene that made me go blind’
Blind influencer Lucy Edwards on choosing IVF which will screen out the gene that made her who she is. Read More
Urgent care worse than pre-pandemic, think tank says
The Health Foundation argues that the NHS was “in distress” this winter with A&E waiting times reaching a record high. Read More
Supported housing in crisis, groups tell Starmer
Supported housing for vulnerable or disabled people is in crisis, a letter to the prime minister says. Read More