The story behind a major NHS investigation into breast cancer care in the north east. Hidden Scars: An NHS Scandal
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Sharon Price from Newcastle-under-Lyme says she was glad to avoid the need for surgery. Cancer patient welcomes newly-approved treatment
The service says calls increased by 20% in the past week, fuelled illnesses such as the flu. Ambulance demand spikes as flu season worsens
Meg Draper was enjoying the social side of student life – within weeks she had died from meningitis. Our daughter died from meningitis after starting uni – a jab would have saved her
More than 200 patients suffered harm, including unnecessary mastectomies, the BBC has been told. Women ‘traumatised’ by breast cancer treatment at NHS trust
Walkout in England begins on 17 December and will be 14th strike in pay dispute. Doctors to stage five-day strike before Christmas
The tribunal ruled the doctor’s posts “may impact on patient confidence” in both her and the profession. NHS doctor suspended over alleged antisemitic social media posts
The deal follows threats of tariffs as high as 100% on branded drug imports. US and UK agree zero tariffs deal on pharmaceuticals
Forever chemicals, or PFAS, exist in many household items such as waterproof clothing and cookware. ‘Much higher than I expected’ – Catrin Nye finds out about her forever chemical levels
Too few people who could benefit from so-called “skinny jabs” are able to access them, says WHO. WHO warning over shortage of obesity jabs
Milkshakes and lattes to be included in UK sugar tax scheme for the first time. Sugar tax extended to milk-based drinks: What you need to know
The Blue Sky Trust charity reacts to a rise in HIV infections among heterosexual women. HIV warning to older women as infections increase
Russell T Davies says misinformation about the virus made him “despair”. The HIV battle is not over, warns creator of It’s a Sin
Brain scans on thousands of people reveal the dramatic shifts the brain goes through between birth and death. Adolescence lasts into 30s – new study shows four pivotal ages for your brain
Deputy mayor Ceri Cawley plans to start a support group for women with endometriosis. Council to support workers with endometriosis
Everything you need to know about the decision on who should be screened for prostate cancer Prostate cancer screening: what you need to know
It recommends that only men with a confirmed genetic risk of prostate cancer should be screened for the disease. Most men should not be screened for prostate cancer, says expert body
Former PM was diagnosed earlier this year and received electrical pulse therapy Lord Cameron Successfully Treated for Prostate Cancer
UK vets will be trained to spot cancer signs to help farmers discuss their own health UK Vets Trained to Spot Human Cancer Signs
Baroness Hallett makes her second report into the UK’s pandemic response. With Jim Reed. The Covid Inquiry Podcast