Widower backs new pancreatic cancer breath trial
The test detects compounds in the breath which are detectable in cancer patients, say scientists.
Health
‘My child won’t walk again after failed surgery’
Cambridge University Hospitals says it "should not have happened" and changes are being made.
Long A&E waits causing heartbreaking suffering, charity says
Patients are dying in corridors and others left for hours in soiled clothes, says Age UK.
‘Poor’ insulation that left houses mouldy needs wider investigation, government told
Botched insulation damaged many homes and left a legacy of health problems for residents.
Damning report finds ‘culture of mistrust’ at maternity unit
A review said staffing shortages also contributed to delays and patients being harmed at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.
Health officials worried as flu season comes five weeks early
UK Health Security Agency urges people to get vaccinated with cases on the rise.
Willpower doesn’t exist. Why so much of your health isn’t your fault
Dr Xand and Dr Chris van Tulleken share four small but powerful tips they've learnt over the course of 30 episodes.
‘Chances missed,’ says damning report into surgeon
An NHS trust failed to act upon recommendations made in 2016, a report into child surgeries finds.
Illegal teeth-whitening industry exposed by BBC
A BBC investigation finds kits on sale containing more than 500 times the legal limit of bleach.
