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India slashes cost of cancer drugs after court rules mark-ups are ‘extortion’

137 cancer drugs in india will be cheaper from next month. The government tries to tackle tragedy of poorer patients forgoing treatment. Former bank clerk was diagnosed with cancer in 2021. She filed a …

'Wildly unfair that my husband and I pay £4k a year for ADHD treatment'

Heat killed ‘staggering’ 50,000 people in Europe’s cities this summer, scientists warn

Scientists blame climate breakdown for two deaths in every three of the deaths. Death toll in 854 cities was the worst on record, study found. People succumbed to heat in the highest rates in …

Liechtenstein prince’s ‘surreal’ abortion veto dismays campaigners

Hereditary prince of. Liechtenstein uses his veto to quash bill backed by national petition. The bill was approved by the. Parliament last month. It was signed by a quarter of the nation's voters.

Rapid changes to care market risk to National Care Service, regulator says

Five biggest firms have increased share of the care home market by 26% in last two years. Concerns the trend can lead to lower prices and a reduction in quality of care. Home care …

Give more people weight-loss jabs on the NHS, say MPs

The health committee says the plan for 220,000 people to get this jab for free in 2028 is a 'woefully small number' and 'unambitious' this represents only 6% of eligible people. More than a …

Haematology centre for cancer patients at risk over 'disgraceful' funds move

The department of health had decided to withdraw £1.5m from the project. The project is now a year ahead of its planned opening date. It is currently put back to mars 2031.

Child health in England at risk from sharp rise in NHS waiting times, report says

'Difficult decision' to close Samaritans branch after more than 50 years

The charity says it answers a call every 10 seconds. The branch had about 20 volunteers, the charity estimates. Dozens of branches voiced concerns over the plans to close 100 branches.

The Guardian view on England's north-south divide: Burnham must deliver more than devolution | Editorial

Ndy Burnham's call to abandon neoliberalism rests partly on the damage it has done to northern England. Study found death rates in north were 13% higher than south in 1981. By 2024, that gap …

What would make neonatal units safer for babies? | Letters

Shamonda virus detected in human for first time in France

Investigation under way to determine if virus normal found in livestock contributed to man's death. A man in france has become the first known human to have contracted the virus. The virus has previously …

First human case of Shamonda virus detected in France, officials say

The first known human case of the shav virus has been detected. The virus is a disease that mainly affects cattle. There was no risk to the public.

BBC News to axe education editor role in cost-cutting move

Education editor and social affairs editor to be combined into one position. Health editor will also go in cuts to save £5.5m. Unions and campaigners say reform will dilute scrutiny of specialisms.

Why we’re still so obsessed with Elizabeth Holmes - video

You can see everything, a documentary about disgraced founder of biotech company, has enjoyed a record opening in the us.

MI5 spied on NHS founder Nye Bevan for more than 20 years, newly released files show

New files show he first came to attention of security service in the 1930s. He became a minister in post-war labour government when he was spied on. But some in the service asked why …

Thursday briefing: The crisis putting maternity units in England at risk of closure

Maternity services at the north Devon district hospital in barnstaple have been indefinitely suspended. Other remote hospitals across the uk are expected to do the same. The story sheds light on maternity care crisis …

Like 'weeing lava': living with chronic UTIs

Like 'weeing lava': living with chronic UTIs

Elizabeth Holmes is back in the spotlight: why can’t we look away? – podcast

Chronic UTIs affect millions in the UK - these women are out to end the stigma

The 29-year-old has lived with chronic urinary tract infection for nearly five years. She was told it was colon cancer, crohn's disease or even her partner had been cheating. Experts estimate it could affect …