Eljamel inquiry opens as victims demand justice
The inquiry into disgraced brain surgeon Sam Eljamel opens today, with victims and campaigners demanding transparency, accountability and justice for up to 200 people harmed.
Category : Health
NHS confidence collapse: GP and dentist satisfaction at record lows
NHS confidence has collapsed, with GP satisfaction falling to 35% and dentist satisfaction to 22%, according to the British Social Attitudes survey.
16p tomato daily 'cuts liver fat', study finds
Eating 200g of raw tomatoes daily for six weeks cut liver fat scores by 35 points in people with fatty liver disease, a new Italian study suggests.
HMRC urges £60k-£80k earners to check Child Benefit charge
HMRC is urging Britons earning between £60,000 and £80,000 who claim Child Benefit to check if they need to pay the High Income Child Benefit Charge, and says a new digital service allows payment through salary.
Man, 36, Diagnosed With Breast Cancer After Ignoring Lump
James Richards, 36, was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer in 2023, prompting him to found moobs, the UK's first organisation dedicated to men affected by the disease.
Girl, 11, among first in Scotland for pioneering heart valve procedure
Alyssa Ferrie, 11, is among the first children in Scotland to undergo a pioneering minimally invasive heart valve procedure, leaving hospital in two days.
Bob Harris: cancer 'getting more of a hold' as radiotherapy starts
BBC radio legend Bob Harris, 80, has told fans he has started intensive intravenous radiotherapy as his prostate cancer has been 'getting more of a hold' on him.
Student's face paralysed after six-hour cancer surgery
A University of Salford student was left unable to move the left side of her face after surgeons cut facial nerves during a six-hour operation to remove a rare cancer in 2023.
Wooden spoon 'deep clean' trend could make you ill, experts warn
Experts warn the viral wooden spoon 'deep clean' trend could damage utensils and raise illness risks. Which? says boiling water can warp wood and create hiding places for germs.
Wegovy's Extra Health Benefits: Heart, Alcohol, Sleep
Studies show weight loss injections like Wegovy may lower risks of cardiac arrest, heart failure, and Alzheimer's, while reducing alcohol cravings and improving sleep apnoea.
Blood cancer symptoms: BBC's Maryam Moshiri diagnosed with PV
Blood cancer is the UK's third biggest killer. BBC presenter Maryam Moshiri, 49, lives with incurable polycythaemia vera. Here are the 12 most common symptoms to watch for.
Miranda Hart's health battle ahead of Celebrity Traitors
Miranda Hart reveals her decades-long Lyme disease struggle, including being bedbound, as she joins the Celebrity Traitors lineup airing later this month.
Paul Ince recalls Glenn Hoddle collapse as he backs CPR campaign
Paul Ince has joined a five-a-side team of former football hard men to launch the next phase of the Every Minute Matters campaign, urging fans to learn CPR and defibrillator skills after research showed fear could stop them acting.
Martin Lewis urges 41-90s to check for HMRC pension error
Martin Lewis urges people aged 41-90 who took career breaks to care for children to check for a state pension error that could mean they are owed 'substantial sums' from HMRC.
NHS warns of two eye symptoms for amitriptyline users
The NHS urges amitriptyline users to call 111 if they notice yellow eyes, eye pain, vision changes, or swelling/redness around the eye, as these can signal serious side effects.
Blind dad feels unborn baby's face in emotional 3D moment
Blind dad Reece Finnegan-Knight finally felt his unborn baby's features through a tactile 3D model from Guide Dogs' First Hello pilot scheme.
Pins and needles led to man's brain tumour diagnosis
Scott Walker, 42, from Grimsby, was diagnosed with a brain tumour in January 2026 after symptoms were initially thought to be a shoulder injury. His family is fundraising for Brain Tumour Research.
Katie Taylor's heart-healthy breakfast before retirement fight
Katie Taylor ate porridge with berries and Manuka honey before defeating Flora Pili to become a three-time undisputed champion in her final fight.
Mum pays £8,500 for breast reduction after NHS refuses
Mandy Humphries, 47, borrowed £8,500 against her mortgage for a private breast reduction after the NHS refused her due to a BMI over 27. She dropped from 38JJ to a C cup.
Baby's Heart Swelled to Cover Most of Her Chest
A five-month-old's heart swelled to cover most of her chest, with slim survival odds. Now two, Ada-Mai has defied expectations and is off medication.
BBC anchor Maryam Moshiri reveals incurable blood cancer
BBC News anchor Maryam Moshiri, 49, has revealed she was diagnosed with incurable blood cancer polycythaemia vera in November 2024, and is undergoing treatment.
BBC's Maryam Moshiri reveals incurable blood cancer diagnosis
BBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri has revealed she has polycythaemia vera, a rare, incurable blood cancer, and has been treated since November 2024.
BBC's Maryam Moshiri diagnosed with incurable blood cancer
BBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri has been diagnosed with polycythaemia vera, an incurable blood cancer, and is supporting Blood Cancer UK's campaign to raise awareness of subtle symptoms.
Maryam Moshiri reveals incurable blood cancer diagnosis
BBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri has been diagnosed with polycythaemia vera, an incurable blood cancer. She is supporting Blood Cancer UK's campaign to raise awareness of subtle symptoms.
NHS staff warn of burnout after summer heatwaves in Greater Manchester
Doctors in Greater Manchester say A&E departments saw around double the usual number of patients during summer heatwaves, with staff working in soaring temperatures and warning of burnout.
Mary Berry's Butternut Squash Soup Recipe for Autumn Comfort
Mary Berry's butternut squash soup recipe, from her 2008 cookbook, is a simple autumn staple. Roasting the squash first makes it easy to prepare and fills the kitchen with aroma.
Ex model's 'life-changing' £14.99 cream for rosacea redness
Rebecca Morrison, 38, says KALME's Undercoat Daily Moisturiser brought 'almost 100% improvement' in her rosacea-prone skin after years of redness, flaking and pain.
BBC presenter Maryam Moshiri reveals incurable blood cancer
BBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri, 49, has announced she has incurable blood cancer Polycythaemia vera, diagnosed after a menopause blood test two years ago. She is undergoing immunotherapy and backing Blood Cancer UK's Here for This campaign.
Sickle cell breakthrough: urgent plea for more blood donors
Patients reveal how donated blood transformed their lives during Sickle Cell Awareness Month, as the NHS urgently needs 16,000 more Black heritage donors to meet demand.
Nearly 75% of A&E staff face violence or aggression daily or weekly
Nearly three-quarters of A&E staff experience violence or aggression daily or weekly, according to a survey highlighting the 'appalling' abuse of NHS workers.
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