Nursing watchdog ‘should’ve acted faster on Letby’
Lucy Letby was free to work without any restrictions imposed by the regulator until she was charged.
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Infant Formula Recalled Amid Botulism Investigation
Health agencies asked caregivers to stop using two batches of ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula after they found an increase in cases of infant botulism.
New flu virus mutation could see ‘worst season in a decade’
Leading flu experts say they will not be surprised if this year’s is the worst flu season for a decade.
Ever feel the need to switch off? Your vagus nerve might hold the key
You might not have heard of it, but can training your vagus nerve give you a moment or two of peace?
Merck PCSK9 Pill Results Point to Extremely Low Cholesterol Future
The drug targets the PCSK9 protein, and could give millions of people a more affordable option to reduce their heart disease risk.
Robert H. Bartlett, Father of Innovative Life-Support System, Dies at 86
He developed extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, or ECMO, a treatment that can sustain patients whose hearts and lungs are failing — for days or weeks or longer.
Pfizer to Acquire Obesity Drug Start-Up Metsera in $10 Billion Deal
The announcement of the deal signaled an end to the bidding war for Metsera between Pfizer and Novo Nordisk, the Danish maker of Ozempic and Wegovy.
DNA pioneer James Watson dies at 97
Watson co-discover the double-helix structure of DNA, but his reputation was later damaged by his comments on race and sex.
The DNA Helix Changed How We Thought About Ourselves
“The laws of inheritance are quite unknown,” Charles Darwin acknowledged in 1859. The discovery of DNA’s shape altered how we conceived of life itself.
You can now book online to see your GP. But is it any easier to get an appointment?
A month since GPs in England started offering online appointment bookings, patients recount their experiences.
The Wheel contestant meets her hero Joe Marler
Hannah says the rugby star’s podcast helped with her mental health and inspired her to take up the sport.
Lose weight or lose your jobs, offshore workers told
Thousands of offshore workers are too heavy for the limitations of helicopter winch systems.
They Can’t Stand Trump. But His I.V.F. Policy Might Help Them Have Children.
Even those opposed to President Trump were encouraged by his announcement of a discount on I.V.F. drugs, a policy that followed months of complex negotiations.
Doctor licked beer off colleague, tribunal hears
Dr Mark Watson is suspended for licking beer from a younger colleague’s cleavage.
Botox was like going for coffee – I had no idea what went into my body
Rules about administering drugs such as Botox and Mounjaro have not kept up, says Wales’ regulator.
Lawsuits Blame ChatGPT for Suicides and Harmful Delusions
Seven complaints, filed on Thursday, claim the popular chatbot encouraged dangerous discussions and led to mental breakdowns.
How a ‘swimming cap’ could transform care for brain-injured babies
Researchers are trialling a new technique to monitor brain function in newborns.
Failing care homes not reinspected within a year
BBC finds a fifth of care homes rated “inadequate” were not reinspected within a year or more.
What Trump’s New Drug Pricing Deal Means for People With Obesit
The president’s agreement with drug companies involves a range of prices, depending on dose, product and how you’re paying.
What Scientists Are Learning From Brain Organoids
Lab-grown “reductionist replicas” of the human brain are helping scientists understand fetal development and cognitive disorders, including autism. But ethical questions loom.
Obesity Drugs May Drop to as Little as $150 a Month
President Trump announced a deal with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to lower prices on hugely popular weight-loss drugs for Medicare, Medicaid and American patients who pay with their own money.