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Streeting Backs Jesy Nelson's SMA Screening Call
Health Secretary Wes Streeting pledges to review NHS screening for spinal muscular atrophy after former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson reveals her twin daughters' diagnosis. Read more.
Doctor warns embarrassment over health issues can kill
Surgeon Dr Karan Rajan urges the public to discuss taboo health topics with GPs, warning that stigma can delay life-saving diagnoses. His new book tackles bowel habits, sexual health, and more.
16,600 deaths linked to NHS corridor care, warns doctor
A senior medical leader warns 'corridor care' is now normalised in NHS A&Es, with over 16,600 patient deaths linked to waits last year. Read the urgent call for action.
Corridor Care 'Normalised' in NHS Amid 16,600 Deaths
A leading medic warns of 'howls of outrage' over deaths linked to long A&E waits as corridor care becomes standard across UK hospitals. Read the urgent call for action.
Record 7,000 NHS staff sacked in 'zero tolerance' drive
A record 7,000 NHS staff were dismissed last year as Health Secretary Wes Streeting's 'zero tolerance' policy on poor performance takes effect. Explore the data and the debate over NHS performance management.
Doctor warns WHO on traditional medicine evidence
A retired NHS consultant responds to WHO plans, arguing that all medicine, whether tai chi or pharmaceuticals, must meet the same rigorous safety standards. Read the full letter.
GPs to Specialise in Gender Medicine Under NHS Plans
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.
Outgoing NHS Trust Chief Issues Dire Warning on Service Future
Nick Hulme, departing after 46 years in the NHS, warns the service must improve fast or risk public turning to 'charlatans'. Read his full, frank assessment of the crisis.
Genome Sequencing Speeds Up Rare Disease Diagnosis in Kids
A breakthrough NHS study reveals whole-genome sequencing provides diagnoses for rare genetic conditions two years earlier, offering families crucial answers and access to care. Read the inspiring story of three-year-old Nathaniel.
Genome sequencing helps diagnose rare child condition earlier
A breakthrough NHS study reveals whole genome sequencing is diagnosing rare genetic conditions in children two years sooner, transforming care for families like Nathaniel's in London.
Genome testing transforms diagnosis for rare child conditions
A landmark NHS study reveals whole genome sequencing is diagnosing rare genetic conditions in children two years earlier, transforming care for families like three-year-old Nathaniel's.
UK and US agree zero tariff deal on medicines
The UK and US have agreed a three-year deal to maintain 0% import tariffs on pharmaceuticals, aiming to secure NHS access to cutting-edge treatments and boost investment. Read the full details.
NHS Scotland spends £360k on actors amid waiting lists
Scotland's NHS faces backlash for spending £360,000 on professional actors to role-play patients while 850,000 people remain on waiting lists. Critics demand funds be redirected to frontline care.
Gene Therapy Breakthrough for Hunter Syndrome in UK
A groundbreaking gene therapy developed in Manchester offers new hope for children with Hunter syndrome. Three-year-old Oliver Chu shows remarkable progress nine months after treatment.
Hollywood & Fashion Elite Honour Franca Sozzani in Doha
Tessa Thompson and Gisele Bundchen led the glamour at the Franca Fund Gala in Doha, a fundraiser supporting pioneering preventive genomic medicine research at Harvard.
NHS faces winter crisis as early flu outbreak threatens thousands
The NHS braces for its toughest winter yet as an early flu season collides with ongoing pressures. Health officials warn of potential thousands of fatalities and overwhelming strain on hospital services across the UK.
NHS recruits thousands of Australian healthcare staff
The NHS is launching an unprecedented recruitment drive in Australia to fill critical staffing gaps, offering relocation packages worth thousands amid ongoing healthcare workforce shortages.
Scottish NHS boards get £135M emergency bailout
NHS Lanarkshire and NHS Ayrshire & Arran receive staggering £135.5 million in emergency funding, raising serious concerns about patient safety and the sustainability of Scotland's healthcare system.
Scotland's NHS overhaul doomed without staffing fix
Medical leaders sound alarm over Scottish Government's latest NHS recovery plan, warning that without tackling the staffing catastrophe, the health service faces irreversible decline. Exclusive analysis reveals why current proposals fall dangerously short
UK approves nasal spray for deadly allergic reactions
Britain's medical regulator greenlights a groundbreaking nasal spray that could prevent anaphylactic shock, offering new hope for those with severe allergies.
NHS Ibuprofen Warning: Hidden Health Risks Revealed
Medical experts reveal surprising risks associated with common painkillers and which vulnerable groups should avoid them completely.
Elderly face 'corridor medicine' in NHS crisis
Shocking new data reveals thousands of older patients are being treated in hospital corridors for hours, with some waiting up to 24 hours for proper care as NHS emergency services buckle under pressure.
Alan Kilburn: Pharmacy Visionary Who Revolutionised Medicine
Celebrating the extraordinary life of pharmacist Alan Kilburn, whose pioneering work revolutionised medicine dispensing and championed patient care across the UK.
UK patients face treatment delays in pharma pricing crisis
A bitter pricing dispute between the UK government and pharmaceutical companies threatens to delay vital new medicines for NHS patients, with industry leaders warning of an escalating crisis.
NHS 'Complete Nightmare' as Hospital Capacity Crisis Deepens
Exclusive investigation reveals the shocking state of NHS hospital capacity as patients face unprecedented delays and overcrowding. Discover why experts warn the system is at breaking point.
Doctors found insects crawling in woman's ears after drug misdiagnosis
A woman's mysterious head symptoms were misdiagnosed as drug withdrawal until doctors discovered the horrifying reality - live insects nesting in both ears. This medical nightmare reveals crucial warning signs everyone should know.
NHS bosses warn of longer waiting times crisis
Exclusive: NHS leaders deliver sobering reality check to Rachel Reeves as new figures reveal growing treatment delays and funding shortfalls threatening patient care across Britain.
New blood test detects baby infections in hours
Revolutionary new testing method can rapidly detect dangerous bacterial infections in newborns, potentially saving countless infant lives across the UK.
Scottish NHS Crisis: 'Cradle to Grave' Care Under Threat
Senior medical leaders sound alarm over Scotland's NHS funding crisis, warning the cherished 'cradle to grave' healthcare principle faces collapse without urgent financial intervention.
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