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'I've no idea how I developed asbestos-related cancer'

Emily-Jane Scandrett, 41, hopes to raise awareness of mesothelioma - cancer usually found in men over 75.

'I've no idea how I developed asbestos-related cancer'

Fix NHS gaps or face more attacks - ex cyber chief

Experts warn outdated NHS IT systems remain vulnerable after the cyber attack on hospitals.

Fix NHS gaps or face more attacks - ex cyber chief

Junior doctors pay talks to start next week - Streeting

The new health secretary has said he spoke to the British Medical Association on Friday.

Junior doctors pay talks to start next week - Streeting

Lucy Letby sentenced to 15th whole life term

The former nurse, 34, attempted to murder the premature baby by dislodging her breathing tube.

Lucy Letby sentenced to 15th whole life term

Maternity staff faced racism from colleagues - CQC

Overseas staff brought in to tackle midwife shortages say they experienced discrimination.

Maternity staff faced racism from colleagues - CQC

NI records sharp rise in measles cases

There have been 11 cases of measles in Northern Ireland in 2024 and 68 in the Republic of Ireland.

NI records sharp rise in measles cases

'I'm as happy as I've been in my life,' says aid worker Simon Boas as he faces death

Simon, who was diagnosed with terminal cancer last year, offers his reflections on life and death on Radio 4's Today programme.

'I'm as happy as I've been in my life,' says aid worker Simon Boas as he faces death

Inquiry after butt lift patients are hospitalised

Environmental health officers are investigating firms in Brentwood offering the cosmetic procedure.

Inquiry after butt lift patients are hospitalised

How to pull off an election all-nighter

You want to watch the results, but you also have a life to live... we have the plan to get you through.

How to pull off an election all-nighter

Lucy Letby: Courtroom drama, a failed appeal, and battles over the truth

She was convicted of multiple baby murders, but then fell out of the headlines. Here’s what’s happened since.

Lucy Letby: Courtroom drama, a failed appeal, and battles over the truth

Mum admits ending life of terminally ill son

Police say they are investigating reports relating to "an apparent case of assisted dying" in 1981.

Mum admits ending life of terminally ill son

Study links weight-loss drug to rare eye condition

People prescribed semaglutide may have a higher risk of developing a rare eye condition, a study suggests.

Study links weight-loss drug to rare eye condition

What the main parties are saying about disability

With 16 million disabled people in the UK, what are the main political parties offering?

What the main parties are saying about disability

US pays Moderna $176m to develop bird-flu jab

Moderna is being given $176m to work on a bird-flu vaccine, in case there is ever a human pandemic.

US pays Moderna $176m to develop bird-flu jab

Your Voice, Your Vote: Mental health crisis in young

What will the main parties do to support children and young people with their mental health?

Your Voice, Your Vote: Mental health crisis in young

NHS gene check is helping children with cancer

Whole-genome sequencing enables doctors to quickly decide what medicines will work best.

NHS gene check is helping children with cancer

Bionic leg helps amputees walk using mind control

A high-tech prosthetic leg enables amputees to walk naturally at normal speeds, a study suggests.

Bionic leg helps amputees walk using mind control

UK planning laws deter investment, says drugs giant

Dave Ricks says he had considered building a factory in the UK, but chose another country instead.

UK planning laws deter investment, says drugs giant

Are we in a summer Covid wave?

Lots of people seem to have Covid at the moment but what is behind it and is it serious?

Are we in a summer Covid wave?

Hugh Pym: Is sugar the missing ingredient in election manifestos?

Sugar taxes have been widely debated but in party manifestos, the word "sugar" barely appears. Why?

Hugh Pym: Is sugar the missing ingredient in election manifestos?