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Health
Boy who lost seven litres of blood issues plea for more donors
Elliott Wills’s life was saved by emergency supplies of O negative blood, but donor numbers have declined in recent years.
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Storm Newton
8 Jun 2026
Health
Parents urged to stop using brand of magnesium gummies for children
It comes after tests showed the presence of a prescription-only medicine that was not declared on the packaging.
By
Storm Newton
18 Aug 2025
Politics
Government turns to TikTok to highlight risks of cosmetic surgery abroad
The move is part of a wider drive to combat surgical tourism.
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Storm Newton
15 Aug 2025
Health
Drug that slows onset of type 1 diabetes licensed for use in UK-first
The cost-effectiveness of the drug for NHS roll-out will now be assessed by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.
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Storm Newton
14 Aug 2025
Health
Several people treated following chemical spill at Guy’s Hospital
The incident happened when chemicals were mixed inside a plant room, creating chlorine gas.
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Storm Newton
14 Aug 2025
Health
NHS waiting list up but number of patients facing longest waits falls
The figures come as Health Secretary Wes Streeting continues talks with the British Medical Association to prevent further resident doctor strikes.
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Storm Newton
14 Aug 2025
Health
About 150 people evacuated from major hospital amid ‘chemical incident’
Fire crews were called to Guy’s Hospital in Southwark before 9am on Thursday.
By
Storm Newton
14 Aug 2025
Health
Officials urge caution on mosquito bites abroad amid rise in chikungunya cases
The first cases of oropouche virus, all of which were linked to travel to Brazil, have also been reported in the UK.
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Storm Newton
14 Aug 2025
Health
Speed of improvement in cancer survival rates ‘slowing’, say experts
The Government launched a call for evidence to help shape a national cancer plan earlier this year.
By
Storm Newton
13 Aug 2025
Politics
Government partners with Mounjaro maker to tackle obesity
The £85 million programme will looks at ways for patients to access services more easily.
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Storm Newton
12 Aug 2025
Health
‘Outdated guidance’ sees thousands at risk of prostate cancer ‘overtreatment’
Overtreatment of the disease can lead to side effects such as erectile dysfunction or incontinence, charity Prostate Cancer UK said.
By
Storm Newton
12 Aug 2025
Science
Ancient ritual of blowing into shell ‘could help with common sleep disorder’
Shankh blowing involves breathing in deeply before exhaling forcefully into a conch.
By
Storm Newton
11 Aug 2025
Health
New drug ‘could boost effectiveness of chemotherapy’, developers say
It is hoped KCL-HO-1i can be trialled on humans, with researchers suggesting it could one day be a ‘valuable companion drug’ to chemotherapy.
By
Storm Newton
11 Aug 2025
Health
Newly qualified doctors face ‘recurring cycle of debt’, BMA warns
Students from poorer backgrounds are hit hardest, the union claims.
By
Storm Newton
9 Aug 2025
Health
Patients to be fast-tracked on to new head and neck cancer vaccine trial
The jab uses mRNA technology to train the immune system to fight cancer.
By
Storm Newton
8 Aug 2025
Health
Resident doctors agree ‘window for negotiations’ with Streeting
It follows a five-day strike, which took place from July 25-30.
By
Storm Newton
6 Aug 2025
Health
Eating fewer ultra-processed foods could boost weight loss, trial suggests
Sticking to meals cooked from scratch could also help curb food cravings, researchers suggest.
By
Storm Newton
4 Aug 2025
Science
Weekly spin class ‘better than physio’ for people with common hip issue
The approach could also be more cost-effective for the NHS and could help tackle waiting times for physiotherapy, according to researchers.
By
Storm Newton
31 Jul 2025
Business News
Nurses threaten industrial action ballot after pay offer rejected
Some 91% of RCN members voted to reject the pay award on a 56% turnout.
By
Storm Newton
31 Jul 2025
Health
Healthcare equipment supplier on brink of collapse
A Government spokesperson said it is ‘closely monitoring this situation’.
By
Storm Newton
31 Jul 2025
Health
Parents urged to prioritise vaccine catch-ups as measles cases remain high
The latest measles data from the UK Health Security Agency shows there have been 145 cases since the last report on July 3.
By
Storm Newton
31 Jul 2025
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