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NHS rolls out 'speedy' MS injection

NHS chiefs say the injection form of the medicine can help save patients' and clinicians' time.

NHS rolls out 'speedy' MS injection

Scientists to launch human tests of Marburg virus vaccine

University of Oxford researchers to trial in-human vaccine against highly fatal Marburg virus.

Scientists to launch human tests of Marburg virus vaccine

Narcissists mellow with age, study suggests

They do not fully grow out of a sense of self-importance, the survey of more than 37,000 people suggests.

Narcissists mellow with age, study suggests

Health secretary 'stunned' by NHS failings

Wes Streeting says there is "worse to come" as he orders a review into the health service.

Health secretary 'stunned' by NHS failings

I was arrested because of my baby's birthmark

Laxmi Thapa was arrested after her six-month-old son's birthmark's were mistaken for bruising.

I was arrested because of my baby's birthmark

Nine whooping cough deaths in England as cases rise

Experts worry this is a peak year for whooping cough, which is particularly dangerous for babies.

Nine whooping cough deaths in England as cases rise

Some smear test scientists investigated over screening

Referrals have been made to the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) into biomedical staff.

Some smear test scientists investigated over screening

Streeting begins talks to halt junior doctor strike

The new health secretary says reaching a fair pay deal is a top priority.

Streeting begins talks to halt junior doctor strike

Fall after fall - care home accused of neglect

BBC analysis shows nearly 20% of England's care homes - some 2,500 facilities - "require improvement".

Fall after fall - care home accused of neglect

Nurse regulator condemned over toxic culture

A damning report finds bullying, racism and incompetence in an organisation overseeing UK nurses and midwives.

Nurse regulator condemned over toxic culture

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Experts warn outdated NHS IT systems remain vulnerable after the cyber attack on hospitals.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