Avoid relying on food pouches for everyday meals, says NHS website for first time. Restrict shop-bought baby food, government tells parents
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Jack is one of only 16 children in the world with a genetic condition so rare it doesn’t have a name. ‘I’m going to outlive our child, there are no words’
The ballot is being billed by representatives as the biggest single vote by the profession in the UK. Nurses to vote on pay deal as potential strike looms
The health service issued an “amber alert” last year and stocks remain low ever since. NHS calls for 200,000 new blood donors as supplies run low
With public satisfaction in the NHS just 21%, one area has a plan to shake up its services that could reduce GP waiting lists, as well as unblock hospital beds – but can it really work nationwide? The English neighbourhood that claims to hold the secret to fixing the NHS
Can a dose of good bacteria clear superbugs from their hiding place in the bowels? Doctors trialling ‘poo pills’ to flush out dangerous superbugs
Matthew’s father died late last year – before learning the truth about his family history. We always joked dad looked nothing like his parents – then we found out why
Adam Walton delves into three books exploring global health and disease. Science Cafe
Adam Walton delves into three books exploring global health and disease. Science Cafe
Jack is one of only 16 children in the world with a genetic condition so rare it doesn’t have a name. ‘I’m going to outlive our child, there are no words’
Food firms are marketing ranges with fewer ingredients, but are they healthier? Why food firms are scrambling to cut down on ingredients
At least a dozen MPs who backed the bill or abstained now say they are likely to vote against it. Growing number of MPs changing their mind on assisted dying
Adam Walton delves into three books exploring global health and disease. Science Cafe
As the summer holiday season gets going, families are being warned of measles outbreaks in many popular European destinations, with vaccination rates in the UK still far below what experts advise. Measles holiday warning as cases rise in Europe
Food firms are marketing ranges with fewer ingredients, but are they healthier? Should you be eating food products with fewer ingredients?
Handwritten notes show the wartime prime minister’s frustration over slow penicillin production. Handwritten notes reveal Churchill’s penicillin concern ahead of D-Day
Risk of dying was cut by a third after colon cancer patients dialled up exercise levels. Exercise improves colon cancer survival, major study shows
Experts say the gonorrhoea figures are a worry. although the actual number of drug-resistant cases is low. Syphilis and drug-resistant gonorrhoea increasing
Marlene Lowe is among those helping University of Aberdeen researchers to help millions of sufferers. Hopes ‘game-changing find’ could ease chronic pain
Rebecca ordered the jab online, but now says she is considering not using it after losing some of her hair. Watch: Are weight-loss jabs worth the side effects?