Nurse’s death linked to approved weight-loss drug
BBCThe death of a nurse from North Lanarkshire has been linked to the use of a weight-loss drug recently approved…
Thousands of lung cancer cases detected in lorry clinics
BBCA lung-cancer screening programme that sees mobile clinics visit local communities in England has detected the disease earlier in more…
Will Trump Have a New Opening to Repeal the ACA?
President-elect Donald J. Trump never revealed the “concepts” of the plan he said he had to replace the Affordable Care…
Covid inquiry told top NHS doctor was terrified
Covid inquiryThe most senior doctor in NHS England has said he was "personally terrified" that hospitals could have been overwhelmed…
Australia plans social media ban for under-16s
Australia's government says it will introduce "world-leading" legislation to ban children under 16 from social media.
HRT does not impact life expectancy – health body
Getty ImagesHormone replacement therapy (HRT) does not shorten or lengthen the life expectancy of those taking it to ease menopause…
Bill to ban police cell mental health detentions
Getty ImagesPolice will no longer be able to hold people who are being detained for mental health reasons in police…
NHS bosses attack ‘rip off’ doctor overtime rates
Getty ImagesNHS England has attacked senior doctors for charging “rip off” rates for overtime, after a BBC investigation found pressure…
NHS to review prostate cancer testing after Chris Hoy call for change
BBCThe NHS will review whether to change its advice on testing for prostate cancer in light of Sir Chris Hoy's…
Women claim injury and disfigurement after liposuction
BBCVideos of a beautician performing surgical procedure liposuction in a beauty salon have been shared with the BBC after several…