Doctors threaten strike action after 4% pay offer
The British Medical Association, which represents doctors, said the increase was "derisory".
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Beer is the latest source of hazardous PFAS, or ‘forever chemicals,’ according to worried scientists
“As an occasional beer drinker myself, I wondered whether PFAS in water supplies was making its way into our pints,” said the study author. The findings were worrisome.
Scientists propose novel way of treating mosquitoes for malaria
Normally the insects are targeted with insecticide, but US researchers say anti-malaria drugs absorbed through their legs can stop them spreading disease.
Women with dense breasts should have extra NHS cancer scans, researchers say
Additional scans better tailored to spotting cancer in dense breasts could treble detection rates.
Teachers and doctors in England given 4% pay rise
Ministers accept recommended pay awards above the 2.8% they previously budgeted for.
Attacked paramedics hope for swifter court justice
Jacob Hoy, who was attacked while on duty, says ambulance staff need faster prosecutions.
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".
