Surgeon who ‘stripped naked in cubicle’ struck off
The doctor was working at the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth when the incidents happened.
Health
Junk food TV and online advert ban comes into force
Soft drinks, chocolate, pizzas and ice creams will be targeted in the UK government's plan.
What is chickenpox and who can get an NHS vaccine?
The standard NHS childhood vaccination programme will include chickenpox from 2 January 2026.
Wellbeing 2026: Recovery, JOMO and brain boosting supplements
Wellness is a multi-trillion pound industry which continues to grow - and this year is less about maxing out, more about recovering well.
The debate about whether the NHS should use magic mushrooms to treat depression
Many clinical trials to test the use of psychedelic medicines for conditions such as depression have been underway since 2022 - with surprising results
Chickenpox vaccines for young children start across UK
For the first time, children will be offered vaccination on the NHS against the common infection which, in rare cases, can be very serious.
Hospital flu cases drop as NHS on cold weather alert
NHS bosses say the fall is welcome, but expect freezing temperatures to increase pressure on the health service.
‘Having skin cancer while pregnant made me feel so guilty’
Emma Giannuzzi used sunbeds throughout her late teens and was twice diagnosed with melanoma.
My son was given world’s most expensive gene therapy drug – now he can walk
Five-year-old Edward can walk independently, his mum says, and she hopes he will lead a happy life.
