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Thousands of children facing 'catastrophic' waits for NHS community care

Mon, 01/26/2026 - 00:37
A quarter of the 300,000 children waiting for community NHS care have spent more than a year waiting.

Mum with cervical cancer begged for scan after years of being 'fobbed off'

Sun, 01/25/2026 - 21:02
It took Jessica three years to get diagnosed as a report says the Welsh government is failing women.

'We knew the truth': How parents uncovered Scottish hospital's infected water scandal

Sun, 01/25/2026 - 13:40
Dozens of patients became more unwell and some died with infections picked up at Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.

Cosmetic doctor sorry for picking apart singer Troye Sivan's looks on TikTok

Sun, 01/25/2026 - 11:48
The singer hit out at Dr Zayn Khalid Majeed - who says he will try to have a positive impact with his content.

Cosmetic doctor sorry for picking apart singer Troye Sivan's looks on TikTok

Sun, 01/25/2026 - 11:48
The singer hit out at Dr Zayn Khalid Majeed - who says he will try to have a positive impact with his content.

Five ways weight-loss jabs are changing spending habits

Sun, 01/25/2026 - 01:11
With GLP-1 drugs rising in popularity, how are businesses adapting to a new type of consumer?

Five ways weight-loss jabs are changing spending habits

Sun, 01/25/2026 - 01:11
With GLP-1 drugs rising in popularity, how are businesses adapting to a new type of consumer?

NHS cancer gene database to identify patients at risk

Sat, 01/24/2026 - 09:28
Thousands of people in England will be able to check whether they have genes linked to cancer.

Abortion at 15 'changed my life', says Senedd candidate

Fri, 01/23/2026 - 15:59
Tessa Marshall has shared the experience to highlight issues such as women's rights and sex education.

Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford

Fri, 01/23/2026 - 14:34
Tony's quest to build connection soon spirals into isolation, addiction and mistrust...

US officially leaves World Health Organization

Fri, 01/23/2026 - 09:18
Trump ordered the withdrawal a year ago, accusing the UN agency of failing to adopt reforms and mishandling the pandemic.

US officially leaves World Health Organization

Fri, 01/23/2026 - 09:18
Trump ordered the withdrawal a year ago, accusing the UN agency of failing to adopt reforms and mishandling the pandemic.

Maternity services rated inadequate at two hospitals

Fri, 01/23/2026 - 06:33
The CQC finds that only minimal improvements have been made at two NHS hospitals.

Maternity services rated inadequate at two hospitals

Fri, 01/23/2026 - 06:33
The CQC finds that only minimal improvements have been made at two NHS hospitals.

Streeting says NHS 'falling short' on autism and ADHD

Thu, 01/22/2026 - 15:54
Wes Streeting said he was "very worried" about the issue of rising demand for services.

Streeting says NHS 'falling short' on autism and ADHD

Thu, 01/22/2026 - 15:54
Wes Streeting said he was "very worried" about the issue of rising demand for services.

A bleak midwinter as care continues in the corridors

Thu, 01/22/2026 - 06:13
BBC London's political editor visits two east London hospitals as winter pressures continue to mount.

I'm 26 and want to be sterilised over pregnancy sickness

Wed, 01/21/2026 - 22:58
Chloe booked an abortion because her sickness was so severe she could not look after herself.

How some countries are rethinking exercise

Wed, 01/21/2026 - 15:57
Dr Jo Blodgett from UCL explains an approach that considers how much you move - and don't move - across the day.

Families 'failed' by trust meet ahead of inquiry

Wed, 01/21/2026 - 15:26
Families and patients will discuss what want raised by an inquiry into the Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys Trust.

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