‘Life-changing’ gene therapy for children born blind
Four toddlers born with a rare eye condition have seen “life-changing improvements”, say UK doctors.
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Norovirus hospital cases reach highest level ever
More than 1,100 patients a day ill in hospital with vomiting bug last week in England.
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Watch the full version of the ‘Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease cases surge in KZN – NICD says no need to panic’ in a minute.
New graves mark lost generation in drugs-ravaged Scottish town
In just a year and a half, at least eight victims of drug misuse have been buried in Oban’s Pennyfuir cemetery.
Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease cases surge in KZN – NICD says no need to panic
The number of recorded cases of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) continue to climb in KwaZulu-Natal, but there have been calls for calm.
‘My eye was saved by a placenta after acid attack’
Newcastle doctors use donated tissue to help save Paul Laskey’s eyesight.
Cancer patients not getting right treatment, say doctors
Experts highlight particular problems with prostate, kidney and colon cancer in England and Wales.
‘I discovered my fat build-up condition after a Love Islander had it’
Emma found out she had a little-known condition and “wasn’t obese” after watching a reality show.
‘There could be no NHS dentists in two years’
Dentists say NHS contracts are becoming more challenging to fulfil and they need to hand them back.
Pledge of two million extra NHS appointments met, PM says
Sir Keir Starmer says the figure is a “shot in the arm”, but “the job isn’t done” to bring down waiting lists.
Mum’s 20-year fight for epilepsy drug compensation
Catherine Cox is certain taking valproate while pregnant caused her son’s disabilities.
Are noise-cancelling headphones to blame for young people’s hearing problems?
More young people are presenting to audiology teams in England with difficulty processing sound.
Surgeon suspended after children hurt by treatment
An NHS chief exec apologises “unreservedly to our patients and their families”.
UK men and women can expect to live longer, data show
Boys born in the UK in 2023 can expect to live on average to 86.7 years, and girls to 90, experts suggest.
‘Steroids gave me heart failure at 30 and I could die early’
A bodybuilder and steroid user warns against taking the muscle-building drug.
Clive Myrie: What I saw during my 24 hours at a London hospital
As part of the BBC’s special report, Clive Myrie meets the people at the Royal Free Hospital relying on the NHS for care.
Inside the Royal Free – what it tells us about the NHS
From frustrated staff and ageing equipment to life-saving care, what life on the frontline is like.
NHS ‘recovery plan’ fails to deliver new dentists or more appointments
NHS leaders say the contract for dentists to carry out NHS work needs redrawing.
USAID freeze has ‘devastating’ effect on SA millions in HIV care
The halting of aid to South Africa and other African countries could result in a pending humanitarian disaster.
WHY South Africans are suffering from TOO much phone time
The highest globally, South Africans average nine hours of phone time per day. And it’s taking its toll on our mental health …
Gauteng Health clarifies its ‘compulsory teen contraception’ plan
Despite contraceptives being available in public clinics, the Gauteng Department of Health is concerned by increasing teenage pregnancies.