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Jane Kirby
Health
Patients given ‘immune reset’ treatment on NHS go into remission
The therapy works by genetically modifying cells to enable the body’s own immune system to recognise and attack problem cells.
By
Jane Kirby
12 Jun 2026
Health
New salmonella warning as infections hit highest level in a decade
Children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to the bug.
By
Jane Kirby
26 Jun 2025
Politics
£2.2bn of ‘wasteful’ NHS spending to be diverted to working classes – Streeting
People in greatest need often receive the worst quality healthcare, Health Secretary Wes Streeting will say.
By
Jane Kirby
25 Jun 2025
Celebrity News
Judi Dench: Government must give people with dementia earlier diagnosis
Almost a million people in the UK are living with dementia, but about a third of them do not have a diagnosis.
By
Jane Kirby
24 Jun 2025
Politics
Streeting launches investigation into maternity services after families ‘gaslit’
The probe comes after the Health Secretary met families who have lost babies because of poor maternity care.
By
Jane Kirby
23 Jun 2025
Health
Asian women called ‘divas’ by NHS staff when asking for pain relief – Streeting
He said he was determined to deal with inequalities and racism in the health service as he launched a probe into NHS maternity services.
By
Jane Kirby
23 Jun 2025
Politics
Government launches national investigation into NHS maternity services
The rapid investigation comes after Health Secretary Wes Streeting met families who have lost babies because of poor maternity care.
By
Jane Kirby
23 Jun 2025
Politics
ADHD waiting list led to rise in unregulated private providers – report
A new report suggests there is no evidence of over-diagnosis of ADHD in the UK.
By
Jane Kirby
20 Jun 2025
Science
Staying positive ‘can cut the risk of memory loss in middle-age’
People with high levels of wellbeing reported a greater sense of control, independence and freedom to make choices than other people.
By
Jane Kirby
19 Jun 2025
Science
How do the new antibody drugs for Alzheimer’s disease work?
Donanemab and lecanemab are antibodies that slow down the early stages of Alzheimer’s.
By
Jane Kirby
19 Jun 2025
Science
Alzheimer’s drugs rejected for NHS because benefits ‘too small’ to justify cost
Donanemab and lecanemab are targeted antibody drugs that slow down the early stages of Alzheimer’s.
By
Jane Kirby
19 Jun 2025
Health
Grandmother dies from rabies after ‘very slight scratch’ from puppy in Morocco
Yvonne Ford was on holiday in North Africa in February and only fell ill two weeks ago
By
Jane Kirby
18 Jun 2025
Health
What is rabies and how is it spread?
Rabies is nearly always fatal, but post-exposure treatment is very effective if given quickly.
By
Jane Kirby
18 Jun 2025
Health
Person dies in UK after becoming infected with rabies while on holiday
The UKHSA said there is no risk to the wider public.
By
Jane Kirby
18 Jun 2025
Business News
Fat injections and Brazilian butt lifts ‘offered in public toilets’, experts say
Trading standards professionals said unregulated products and practitioners may be putting lives at risk.
By
Jane Kirby
18 Jun 2025
Tech
Patients who record NHS care for TikTok or Instagram ‘put themselves at risk’
The Society of Radiographers also said that filming doctors and treatments was causing NHS staff unnecessary anxiety.
By
Jane Kirby
17 Jun 2025
Health
Blood test for early signs of pancreatic cancer trialled by UK doctors
Experts hope the test will enable doctors to pick up early signs of the deadly disease, which can have vague or no symptoms.
By
Jane Kirby
16 Jun 2025
Science
Parents whose sons are losing ability to walk face ‘nightmare’ battle with NHS
Families are now facing a postcode lottery over who gets the drug givinostat, which can slow progress of Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
By
Jane Kirby
13 Jun 2025
Politics
NHS waiting list for planned treatment falls to lowest level in two years
Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting said the Government was ‘putting the NHS on the road to recovery’.
By
Jane Kirby
12 Jun 2025
Politics
Government can hit NHS waiting times targets despite scepticism, says Reeves
The NHS has received a 3% increase in real terms per year in the Government spending review.
By
Jane Kirby
11 Jun 2025
Politics
No guarantee waiting lists will fall to hit targets, health leaders say
The NHs will see a large proportion of the extra cash swallowed by pay rises for staff and existing commitments, experts say.
By
Jane Kirby
11 Jun 2025
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