The Trump administration awards a controversial $1.6 million contract to Danish scientists for a hepatitis B vaccine study on African newborns, raising major ethical concerns. Read the full investigation.
NHS England plans to train GPs as gender medicine specialists to prescribe hormones, aiming to cut huge waiting lists. New rules also raise referral age to 18.
Queensland's health minister confirms a ban on puberty blockers for new patients will continue until a UK NHS trial concludes in 2031, despite review findings. Read the full story.
Bec Pickering, 43, battles breast cancer and the BRCA2 gene mutation. Her story highlights the urgent need for clinical trials to protect future generations. Support vital research this Christmas.
CDC vaccine advisers have voted to restrict the hepatitis B vaccine for newborns, a major change to a decades-old policy. Learn what this means for infant health and vaccine access.
New court documents reveal horrific allegations of abuse at Huntercombe Group Hospitals over two decades. Families seek justice as the Children's Commissioner demands reform.
A new government-funded nasal spray vaccine for whooping cough shows promise in stopping transmission. Could this be a game-changer for public health? Read the full story.
A damning review finds UK children with brain tumours face uneven NHS care, with treatment quality depending on location. A grieving mother says it's 'not fair'. Urgent calls for standardisation.
A Florida police officer broke down describing the moment his best friend was shot. The killer's death penalty trial hears emotional testimony. Read the full story.
A damning report reveals a child's NHS brain tumour care depends on where they live, with uneven access to tests, rehab, and trials. Calls for urgent action to end the postcode lottery.
Calum Sunderland stopped his evidence at Doncaster Crown Court, where he denies murdering a mother and her three children in a house fire in Bradford. The trial continues.
Australian clinical trial reveals metformin, an affordable century-old medication, reduces insulin requirements by 12% for type 1 diabetes patients. Discover how this breakthrough could transform diabetes management in the UK.
Groundbreaking studies show weight loss drug semaglutide does not slow cognitive decline in early Alzheimer's patients. Discover the implications for future research.
The Galleri blood test, trialled by the NHS, can detect 50 cancers with 62% accuracy. Explore the potential and limitations of this 'exciting' medical breakthrough.
Groundbreaking UK-led trial reveals a monthly injection allows severe asthma patients to stop or drastically reduce steroid medication, transforming treatment options.
Paul Doyle, 54, pleads not guilty to 31 charges as his trial for the Liverpool Premier League title parade incident begins. Follow the latest court updates.
A groundbreaking trial in Kenya is testing repurposed antibiotics to combat drug-resistant sepsis, responsible for 800,000 newborn deaths annually. Discover how this research could save lives.
I'm A Celebrity reintroduces live Bushtucker Trials after five years with 'Cocktails of Cruelty'. Watch nightly on ITV1 and ITVX for more jungle drama.
A major study testing Novo Nordisk's semaglutide for Alzheimer's disease has failed, dealing a blow to hopes of a new treatment for over 55 million patients. Discover the full story.
The UK's ban on puberty blockers for gender dysphoria faces a new chapter as an NHS clinical trial is approved. Explore the debate on safety, ethics, and the future of youth gender care.
Joscelyne Kerr, 20, feared she wouldn't see Christmas after rare brain cancer diagnosis. Her remarkable recovery through trial drugs offers hope to others.
NHS England initiates two clinical trials to assess the impact of puberty blockers on young people with gender incongruence, following the Cass review's findings of insufficient evidence.
NHS England launches two clinical trials investigating puberty blockers' effects on young people with gender incongruence. Findings expected in 4+ years following Cass review concerns.
Sorfequiline, a new antibiotic, demonstrates stronger action against tuberculosis with potential to revolutionise treatment. Could this be the breakthrough against the killer disease?
A new report reveals how NIH funding cuts have disrupted over 74,000 people in clinical trials, impacting research for cancer, heart disease, and COVID-19. Discover the full consequences.
A 13-year-old boy testifies how his adoptive mothers allegedly tortured him and his brother for years before one died from starvation. Read the shocking court details.
The NHS is launching a groundbreaking trial of a new smartphone app that could dramatically reduce hospital waiting times and save millions by cutting missed appointments across England.
Former footballer Joey Barton will stand trial accused of conspiracy to commit criminal damage after allegedly assaulting his wife during a domestic incident at their family home.
A British man who clinically died for seven minutes shares his extraordinary journey to the afterlife, where he was reunited with his late father and experienced overwhelming peace.
The disturbing case of Tyler Robinson's murder unfolds as court hears how Erika Kirk's dangerous obsession with American commentator Charlie Kirk culminated in brutal violence. Exclusive details from the UK trial.