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Woman needed HIV test after old genital swab used

The 40-year-old was "extremely upset and scared" when told she needed tests for HIV and hepatitis.

Woman needed HIV test after old genital swab used

Weight-loss drug approved for heart problems in UK

Wegovy contains the drug semaglutide, which is already prescribed on the NHS to help people lose weight.

Weight-loss drug approved for heart problems in UK

Babies died after hospital neglect - inquest jury

Babies Sunny and Elena both died after erroneously being given a sodium nitrite infusion.

Babies died after hospital neglect - inquest jury

Woman died after begging GP for help - inquest

Maeve Boothby-O’Neill had asked her GP for "help with feeding" just four months before her death.

Woman died after begging GP for help - inquest

NHS warns of GP disruption next week after IT outage

Healthcare IT systems are coming back online - but GPs face a growing appointments backlog.

NHS warns of GP disruption next week after IT outage

Review says puberty blocker curb has not led to suicide rise

An independent review said the language used around the issue on social media was dangerous.

Review says puberty blocker curb has not led to suicide rise

GPs, airports and banks in UK hit by IT outage

Some GP practices are struggling to access their records systems, which include online bookings.

GPs, airports and banks in UK hit by IT outage

Urgent action needed as malaria resists key drug

Malaria parasites that can shrug off the effects of artemisinin are now well-established in East Africa.

Urgent action needed as malaria resists key drug

How the UK planned for the wrong pandemic

Over-confidence, wasted opportunities and muddled-thinking left UK sleep-walking into Covid.

How the UK planned for the wrong pandemic

UK 'failed citizens' with flawed pandemic plans

First report from Covid Inquiry says better planning would have saved lives and lessened economic costs.

UK 'failed citizens' with flawed pandemic plans

Fall in proportion of IVF cycles funded by NHS

The latest data also shows the average age for first-time treatment is now over 35.

Fall in proportion of IVF cycles funded by NHS

What is the UK Covid inquiry and what powers does it have?

"Never again can a disease be allowed to lead to so many deaths," the inquiry has said.

What is the UK Covid inquiry and what powers does it have?

Refund fears after sudden collapse of cosmetic surgery firm

The company had clinics in Birmingham, London, Manchester, Liverpool and Glasgow.

Refund fears after sudden collapse of cosmetic surgery firm

BMA debates response to child gender care review

It comes as a top doctor brands the ban of the use of puberty blockers for gender identity reasons as "terrible".

BMA debates response to child gender care review

'Supermodel granny' drug extends life in animals

The drug is already being tested in people, but whether it would have the same effect is unknown.

'Supermodel granny' drug extends life in animals

DIY kits may see million more cervical-cancer tests

One million more women would have life-saving checks if the NHS adopted self-testing, researchers estimate.

DIY kits may see million more cervical-cancer tests

Free drink refills could be banned in Wales

The Welsh government has made a number of proposals to restrict promotion of unhealthy food and drink.

Free drink refills could be banned in Wales

Diabetic patient used social media to find insulin

A woman living with diabetes urges better communication over the supply of essential drugs.

Diabetic patient used social media to find insulin

'My consultant told me I was a medical mystery'

Women who were in pain for years without answers want greater awareness around their condition.

'My consultant told me I was a medical mystery'

More money and staff – so why isn't the NHS more productive?

Labour has launched an investigation into what's wrong with the NHS. Is productivity the place to start?

More money and staff – so why isn't the NHS more productive?