Heart surgeon’s failures contributed to multiple deaths
Karen Booth carried out operations she wasn’t skilled enough to perform, an investigation found.
Health
‘Buy one, get one free’ deals for unhealthy food banned
Crisps, sweets, chocolate and fizzy drinks will be covered by restrictions starting in England.
New guidance on doctors’ sexual misconduct cases
It follows criticism that the body which determines whether doctors are fit to practise in the UK was being too lenient.
Every GP practice now has to offer online booking
Move comes despite opposition from union, with ministers saying NHS needs to embrace digital tech.
Covid cases rising with new variants Nimbus and Stratus
Unwell with a bad throat and temperature? You may have one of the new Covid strains circulating this autumn.
British veterans with hearing loss start legal battle over ‘faulty’ earplugs
Lawyers say the earplugs were used in operations, including in Afghanistan, from 2003 onwards.
Scientists make embryos from human skin DNA for first time
US scientists testing the technique say it could help people overcome infertility and potentially allow same-sex couples to have a genetically related child.
Doctors’ union warning over online booking safety risk
GPs are concerned they will be at the end of an "online triage tsunami" when the new system launches.
How weight-loss injections are turning obesity into a wealth issue
With claims of a 'two-tier system', could it be that these drugs are exacerbating health inequalities?
