A&E to remain open as doctors’ strike called off
Resident doctor strikes are now on pause while they consider a new pay offer form the government.
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Scientists Race to Test Treatments as Ebola Outbreak Widens
Trials are beginning on several drugs that have shown promise in preliminary studies against the virus that is causing the current outbreak.
‘Amazing’ toy scanner eases children’s MRI anxiety
Children can test the new miniature replica of an MRI machine on different toys.
College opens lifelike hospital training ward
The aim of the Hele Road ward is to give students hands-on experience with equipment and patients.
Major A&E changes announced amid strikes
Patients have been urged to only attend A&E if their condition is life-threatening or serious.
What is meningitis B and why is a vaccine only being offered to some teenagers?
Only select groups of teenagers and some young people will be eligible for the vaccine. Here’s why.
Can you do the ‘Asian squat’?
What is the ‘Asian squat’ and should you be able to do it?
It’s Time to Worry About Ticks in the City
Think ticks are limited to rural areas and the wilderness? Think again.
‘I’ve never been this good’ – revolutionary immune reset puts lupus in remission
Patients on the trial have not needed medication to manage their condition.
‘I spent uni savings on getting my teeth fixed’ – how NHS dentist shortage is costing a fortune
People tell BBC Your Voice the rising cost of private dentistry is putting them in a difficult position.
Meningitis B vaccine to be offered to a million young people
The decision for the one-off vaccine programme follows the unprecedented outbreak in Kent this year.
Why did it take so long for me to be diagnosed?
Ellie Colton was finally diagnosed with endometriosis after years of debilitating pain. She meets a scientist developing a simple diagnostic test that could help many women.
Wegovy weight-loss pill approved in UK
Manufacturer Novo Nordisk says a daily tablet of the drug could be more convenient for some people than weekly injections.
Cancellations ‘unavoidable’ during hospital strike
The British Medical Association has announced more strike action in an ongoing dispute over pay.
Can’t Pay Medical Bills? Trump Administration Suggests Getting a Loan
One-third of Americans shoulder health care debt. Insurers are being asked to consider lending money to Obamacare consumers who can’t afford higher deductibles.
The Researcher Who Decided Not to Know
Her decades of work on Huntington’s disease helped lead to the creation of a genetic test for the devastating condition. Why didn’t she take it herself?
What Does ‘Triggered’ Really Mean?
This popular term is often misused, experts say, which may cause more harm than good.
A Newer Approach to Editing Embryos Ignites Debate
Fertility specialists, biotech companies and ethicists are divided over whether progress in early gene editing would wipe out diseases or trigger a rush toward enhancement.
What’s really going on in your gut?
The gut is home to around trillions of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses and fungi. What are they all doing down there!?
Medicare Advantage Plans Often Deny Seniors Access to Special Care, Analysis Shows
Two reports by U.S. investigators reveal how Medicare Advantage is quick to reject requests for short-term nursing home or inpatient rehab services.
‘Clumsy Diplomacy’: Inside the U.S.-Kenya Feud Over an Ebola Camp
Hundreds of Kenyans have marched through the streets to oppose a quarantine facility that would be reserved exclusively for American patients.