Racism and staffing issues factors in ‘failing’ maternity care, report finds

Maternity services across England are fundamentally failing "too many" families, with critical issues identified at "every stage" of the maternity journey, according to a damning interim report. The comprehensive review,…

Firm assessing Covid vaccine harm replaced after costs spiral to £48m.

The National Health Service (NHS) has paid nearly £50 million of taxpayer money to an outsourced firm responsible for assessing claims of medical harm allegedly caused by vaccines. This astronomical…

Sperm swim more quickly in summer, study finds

A groundbreaking international study has revealed a fascinating seasonal rhythm in male fertility, demonstrating that sperm motility – the crucial ability of sperm to swim effectively towards an egg –…

GPs told to guarantee same-day appointments for urgent cases

General Practitioners (GPs) across England are now mandated to ensure same-day appointments for any patient presenting with urgent health needs, a significant stipulation embedded within a newly introduced clause to…

Inside Health – Is the tide turning on ME research? – BBC Sounds

The landscape of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), also known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), a condition that has historically been shrouded in medical skepticism and diagnostic ambiguity, appears to be undergoing…

‘Miracle’ baby born to first UK womb transplant from dead donor

In a monumental achievement for medical science and a beacon of hope for thousands of women, a baby boy has become the first in the United Kingdom to be born…

GPs get £3,000 bonus to maximise weight loss drug prescriptions

General practitioners (GPs) across England are set to receive an annual bonus of £3,000 as part of a new government initiative designed to encourage and maximise the prescription of weight…

Blood test for 50 cancers fails key goal in NHS trial

A highly anticipated blood test designed to detect up to 50 types of cancer in their earliest stages has fallen short of its primary objective in a significant NHS trial,…

Puberty blockers trial paused after MHRA raises safety concerns.

A pivotal clinical trial designed to meticulously assess the intricate risks and potential benefits of puberty-blocking drugs for children experiencing gender dysphoria has been abruptly paused. This significant halt comes…

‘I thought I was going to die’ – Woman calls for tighter weight-loss jabs checks.

Emma Dyer remembers the chilling moment she clicked "buy now" on a set of weight-loss jabs she found advertised online, a decision that nearly cost her life. Without any prior…