UK’s first drugs consumption room to open in October
The UK's first official consumption room for illegal drugs including heroin and cocaine will open in Glasgow on 21 October.
Research finds drones can deliver blood safely
Apian Ltd/PA WireDrones can be safely used to deliver urgent blood stocks between hospitals, a new project suggests.
Mpox not new Covid and can be stopped, expert says
ReutersMpox is "not the new Covid", because authorities clearly know how to control its spread, a leading World Health Organization…
‘I was addicted to smoking Spice vapes at school’
Getty Images"I didn't care how expensive it was, I didn't care if I had any money left - I just…
Women harmed by vaginal mesh in England get payout
BBCMore than 100 women who experienced pain and complications from transvaginal mesh implants have received payouts from three manufacturers of…
Boy with incurable tumour is not allowed NHS drug
ContributedA boy is not eligible for specialist drug treatment on the NHS because his rare and incurable tumour is a…
GPs at ‘breaking point’ say they must cap appointments – but could it harm patients?
OtherGPs in England have launched a work-to-rule action in a dispute with the government over what they say is a…
Failures led to girl’s Costa Coffee drink death
Jacobs familyA teenage girl with a severe dairy allergy died after drinking a Costa Coffee hot chocolate made with cows'…
Travellers advised to consider mpox vaccine
ReutersTravellers should consider getting vaccinated against mpox if they will be visting affected areas in Africa, new advice says.
Revenues Down and Stock Battered as Data Firm Faces Scrutiny
MultiPlan has helped big health insurers make billions by reducing reimbursements for medical bills, but its business model is now…