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NHS to offer 'groundbreaking' sickle cell gene therapy

Fri, 31/01/2025 - 01:21
The gene therapy Casgevy, which will now be offered to some patients in England, could help people live disease-free, experts say.

Farmers in bird flu 'panic' call for UK vaccine plan

Fri, 31/01/2025 - 00:48
Vaccinating poultry against bird flu is still not allowed in the UK despite a rise in farm outbreaks.

Norovirus cases at more than double expected number

Thu, 30/01/2025 - 17:36
The UKHSA warns the rise is having a big impact on hospitals and care homes.

Nurse dies as Uganda confirms new Ebola outbreak

Thu, 30/01/2025 - 17:18
The victim was a 32-year-old nurse who died from multi-organ failure, the health ministry says.

Staff seen dragging children in hospital - report

Thu, 30/01/2025 - 10:10
CCTV footage revealed the abuse of patients at the Coventry hospital, a watchdog says.

'Life-changing' tablet for dust mite allergies

Thu, 30/01/2025 - 06:15
The National Institute for Healthcare and Care Excellence backs a tablet for dust mite allergies.

'Life-changing' tablet for dust mite allergies

Thu, 30/01/2025 - 06:15
The National Institute for Healthcare and Care Excellence backs a tablet for dust mite allergies.

Algorithm study 90% accurate predicting bowel cancer

Thu, 30/01/2025 - 00:31
The method could be used to develop a blood test to identify inflammatory-bowel-disease patients most at risk.

Scientists trial patch to mend failing hearts

Wed, 29/01/2025 - 16:05
The technology could give patients with advanced heart failure new hope, based on early trial results.

Cardiff uni job cuts 'threaten supply of nurses'

Wed, 29/01/2025 - 15:58
Some lecturers at Cardiff University have begun getting letters advising them their post is at risk.

'I was diagnosed with dementia in my 40s'

Wed, 29/01/2025 - 00:07
A group of people with dementia have made a film called Hear Our Voice to tackle common stereotypes.

Keep assisted dying laws simple, says Whitty

Tue, 28/01/2025 - 17:22
England's chief medical officer warns of "bureaucratic thicket" if safeguards made too complicated.

What is assisted dying and how could the law change?

Tue, 28/01/2025 - 11:40
MPs backed a proposal to let terminally ill people in England and Wales choose to end their life.

Parkinson's patient 'feels cured' with new device

Tue, 28/01/2025 - 06:10
Kevin Hill, who has a computer in his chest linked to a brain implant, says he has his life back.

GPs asked to identify potential gambling addicts

Tue, 28/01/2025 - 02:37
The health watchdog says gambling should be given the same weight as alcohol and nicotine addiction.

Coca-Cola recalls drinks over safety concerns

Mon, 27/01/2025 - 23:08
The company says the drinks contain "higher levels" of chlorate, but says the risk is "very low".

Farm worker contracts human case of bird flu

Mon, 27/01/2025 - 16:32
The UK Health Security Agency says cases of bird-to-human transmission were rare.

Girl, 12, died after drink made in unwashed blender

Mon, 27/01/2025 - 13:40
The 12-year-old girl's milkshake was contaminated with nuts used to prepare a previous drink.

Pharmacists in warning over weight-loss jab sales

Mon, 27/01/2025 - 07:24
Pharmacists say they are aware of people being wrongly prescribed weight-loss drugs.

Sewage leaks and ops delayed - life at hospitals awaiting rebuild

Sat, 25/01/2025 - 00:44
A host of hospital building projects have been put back to the 2030s. How will they cope?