Covid inquiry told top NHS doctor was terrified
Sir Stephen Powis says points-based tool was drawn up should need to prioritise patients have arisen.
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Thousands of lung cancer cases detected in lorry clinics
Specially adapted lorries have been visiting towns to offer NHS checks in the community.
Novel way to beat dengue: Deaf mosquitoes stop having sex
Mutant males struggle to mate, which could offer a way to controll mosquito populations, scientists say.
Australia plans social media ban for under-16s
The government says it wants to mitigate the "harm" social media is inflicting on children.
HRT does not impact life expectancy – health body
Information on the menopause drugs' benefits and risks have been included in updated guidance.
RFK Jr. wants Trump to remove fluoride from water over health claims. Here’s what science says.
A primer on fluoride in drinking water, its history of controversy, and what the science says.
Two new cases of more spreadable mpox found in UK
All three patients were infected with the Clade 1b variant, which appears to transmit more easily.
Women claim injury and disfigurement after liposuction
One woman was hospitalised after being treated at a clinic in south-west London, the BBC is told.
Bill to ban police cell mental health detentions
The move is part of an overhaul of decades-old mental health legislation in England and Wales.
