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Young nose cells may help children fight off Covid

Mon, 04/15/2024 - 10:08
Lab tests show ageing adult nose cells contain 100 times more virus soon after an infection.

'No end to the stress' of ADHD medication shortage

Mon, 04/15/2024 - 08:20
Those with the condition say their struggle to get the drugs they need is causing increasing anxiety.

Boy, 7, died from Aids after doctor ignored rules

Sun, 04/14/2024 - 05:57
The doctor who gave Colin Smith imported blood products broke his NHS department's guidelines.

Nine-year-olds added to malicious WhatsApp groups

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 10:53
Schools warn thousands of parents on Tyneside about malicious group chats on the messaging app.

Paxman: Parkinson's makes you wish you'd not been born

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 04:57
The former University Challenge presenter delivers a list of recommendations to Downing Street.

NHS spring Covid booster jab bookings to open

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 00:58
People eligible for the free vaccine in England, including everyone aged over 74, can book from Monday.

Unpaid carers shocked at having to repay thousands

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 00:16
Two ex-ministers say the government should pause demands for large sums of money from benefits overpayments.

Gang culture at neurosurgery department, doctor alleges

Thu, 04/11/2024 - 20:01
Neurosurgeon Mansoor Foroughi alleges he was dismissed after he raised safety concerns.

PM defends NHS record as targets missed in England

Thu, 04/11/2024 - 13:08
The latest figures show many patients face long waits, but the PM insists headway is being made.

Can health secretary name NHS trusts performing well?

Thu, 04/11/2024 - 10:09
Victoria Atkins is challenged to name some health trusts meeting their targets to cut waiting lists.

First migraine pill could help 170,000 in England

Thu, 04/11/2024 - 00:51
The oral treatment - the first of its kind - could soon be available after being recommended for NHS use.

Hospital patient spent nine days in locker room

Thu, 04/11/2024 - 00:02
Zoe Carlin says she was left dehumanised after being admitted to hospital with chest pains.

Laughing gas abuse caused student's death - coroner

Wed, 04/10/2024 - 19:18
At the time of Ms Mercer's death possession was not illegal but that changed last November.

Weak evidence and toxic debate letting down gender care children, report says

Wed, 04/10/2024 - 15:46
A landmark report says "toxicity" of debate is hampering medical research into gender services.

Trial to double match blood for kidney transplants

Wed, 04/10/2024 - 10:57
Scientists say the pilot scheme aims to make sure donated kidneys are less likely to be rejected.

Girl, 13, cured of rare condition in 'world first'

Wed, 04/10/2024 - 09:44
Doctors at the Royal Stoke Hospital helped a 13-year-old girl with her rare liver condition.

'Zombie' drug found in cannabis THC vapes in UK

Wed, 04/10/2024 - 00:41
Cannabis vapes are being sold containing the dangerous animal tranquiliser xylazine, experts say.

'Zombie' drug found in cannabis THC vapes in UK

Wed, 04/10/2024 - 00:41
Cannabis vapes are being sold containing the dangerous animal tranquiliser xylazine, experts say.

'Zombie' drug found in cannabis THC vapes in UK

Wed, 04/10/2024 - 00:41
Cannabis vapes are being sold containing the dangerous animal tranquiliser xylazine, experts say.

Weak evidence and toxic debate letting down gender care children, report says

Wed, 04/10/2024 - 00:01
A landmark report says "toxicity" of debate is hampering medical research into gender services.

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