The trade in US body parts that’s completely legal – but ripe for exploitation
Human remains can mean profits. But there is an emotional debate about the ethics of the industry.
Health
Vaccination plea after baby’s ‘terrifying’ measles
Eight areas in the North East and Cumbria have seen a slight or moderate increase in MMR jab rates.
Baby dies of whooping cough after mother not vaccinated while pregnant
The first death from the illness this year comes as vaccination rates among children have declined.
AI stethoscope could detect major heart conditions in seconds
The new technology could be a "game-changer" resulting in patients being treated sooner, experts say.
What is chickenpox and how can I get my child vaccinated?
The NHS in England and Wales will start offering the MMRV vaccine to young children from January 2026.
Children to be offered chickenpox vaccine on NHS
All young children in England and Wales will be offered a free chickenpox vaccine by the NHS from January 2026.
NHS to lose out on new drugs, pharma firm warns
The claims from pharmaceutical giant Novartis comes amid a row over drug pricing deals.
Price of Mounjaro to be discounted in UK pharmacies
The rebate allays fears of a 170% price rise but patients are warned the cost of the drug will still jump.
Seven-week wait for some red flag cancer patients ‘frustrating’
The target set by the Department of Health for patients red flagged for breast cancer to be assessed is 14 days.
