Attacked paramedics hope for swifter court justice
Jacob Hoy, who was attacked while on duty, says ambulance staff need faster prosecutions.
Health
West Nile virus detected in UK mosquitoes for first time
A UK Health Security Agency spokesperson said the risk to the general public is "very low".
Cross-sex hormones for under 18s could be restricted or banned
The government is "actively reviewing" private prescriptions of cross-sex hormones for under-18s, the High Court hears.
Infected blood victims call for faster compensation
Diana Johnson MP, who has campaigned with victims, tells BBC slow progress is "disappointing".
Nicotine pouches helped me quit vaping – but now I’m addicted
Teenagers say it is easy to get hold of the products, which experts warn can be highly addictive.
World-first gonorrhoea vaccine launched by NHS England as infections soar
The treatment will be offered to those most at risk from August after a record number of cases.
Deaf behind bars: ‘I felt completely isolated’
Prisons are environments that really run on sounds – alarms, tannoys, people's voices. So, what's it like being deaf in prison?
My AI therapist got me through dark times: The good and bad of chatbot counselling
With NHS mental health waitlists at record highs, are chatbots a possible solution?
What we know about Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting men in the US.
