Large UK-wide pandemic preparedness tests planned this year
Health 2025-01-17 01:00
The stress test will involve thousands of people to help the UK prepare for potential future threats.
Tanzania denies suspected Marburg outbreak after WHO alert
Health 2025-01-16 18:00
Samples analysed in all suspected cases are negative for Marburg virus, Tanzania's health minister says.
Rise of vaccine distrust - why more of us are questioning jabs
Health 2025-01-16 09:00
Confidence in all types of vaccination has taken a hit. The question is why, and what can be done about it?
Patients dying in hospital corridors, say nurses
Health 2025-01-16 09:00
The Royal College of Nursing details harrowing cases from more than 5,000 nurses across the UK.
Families failed by Covid jabs tell inquiry of pain
Health 2025-01-16 03:00
They said there was no support after the death and harm suffered by their loved ones.
MPs say fix Send system or face 'lost generation'
Health 2025-01-15 10:00
A report finds the special educational needs and disabilities system in "disarray" and lacking funds.
MPs call for miscarriage bereavement leave
Health 2025-01-15 09:00
Paid leave should be extended to parents who lose a pregnancy before 24 weeks, a report by MPs says.
Obesity needs new definition, says global report
Health 2025-01-15 09:00
There is a risk too many people are being diagnosed as obese, with weight-loss drugs in high demand.
Kate tells of 'tough' cancer treatment during hospital visit
Health 2025-01-14 23:00
The Princess of Wales has given her personal thanks to staff who helped her at the Royal Marsden Hospital.
Over-50s in England offered home bowel-cancer tests
Health 2025-01-14 18:00
More than 850,000 extra people will now be able to return a stool sample to be checked for blood.
