It’s peak pollen season so we set out the best ways to treat hay fever symptoms, and other advice. Why are my eyes streaming? #pollen
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A world-first ‘Trojan horse’ therapy is being made available on the NHS in England NHS To Offer ‘Life-Changing’ Cancer Therapy
It sneaks toxic drugs inside cancer cells to hit them hard while minimising side-effects. World-first blood cancer therapy to be given on NHS
But the NHS in England is still well below its target for seeing patients within 18 weeks. Hospital backlog drops to lowest level in two years
Women deserve better than to have their menstrual data treated as consumer data, say researchers. Menstrual tracking app users cautioned about risks
Women would never be prosecuted for terminating a pregnancy under proposed new laws. MPs set to vote on decriminalising abortion in England and Wales
Invitations be sent out by the NHS every five years instead of every three for women aged 25-49 in England, if they have a negative test. Cervical screening invites to change in England
The family of a woman who died in mental health care speak about their fight to hold staff accountable. ‘There was nothing hopeless about Alice’ – family on fight for truth
A NHS trust and hospital manager have been found guilty of health and safety failings over the death of Alice Figueiredo. We quit our jobs, sold our home twice and spent 10 years fighting for the truth
The US health secretary, a vaccine sceptic who has been criticised by health experts, said the panel was ‘plagued’ with conflicts of interest. RFK Jr sacks entire US vaccine committee
An NHS trust was cleared of manslaughter but convicted of safety failings in the death of a patient. Hospital and manager guilty over patient death
A medical tribunal has found a senior doctor’s failings amounted to gross negligence and misconduct. Martha doctor’s failings ‘particularly grave’
Avoid relying on food pouches for everyday meals, says NHS website for first time. Restrict shop-bought baby food, government tells parents
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