Study reveals public willingness to select embryos using traits when given choices
A study of more than 2,000 people in the United States and China finds that the line between…
Inheritance tax, pension pots and deprivation of assets
Pension tax changes could leave families facing huge care home bills if they do not undertake careful inheritance…
Health workers face hidden exposure to cancer-linked hazards
A first-of-its-kind European survey reveals that thousands of health and social care workers face regular exposure to cancer…
More than 40 per cent of ‘urgent’ 111 calls missed by mental health crisis team, latest healthcare inspection reports reveal
One ‘outstanding’ service was praised as ‘exceptional’ and ‘truly person-centred’ Pennine Care NHS Trust, in Tameside(Image: Google) More…
Inefficient referral pathways delay lifesaving care for millions of injured people
Many seriously injured patients in Global South countries are failing to reach medical care within the lifesaving ‘golden…
Major UK clinical trial finds surfactant therapy ineffective for severe bronchiolitis
A major UK-led clinical trial has found that a treatment commonly used to help premature babies breathe offers…
There’s still time to get vaccinated
People who have not yet been vaccinated are being urged to boost their protection this winter with flu…
Stop Smoking, Feel Happier campaign launches to help smokers quit
The Smokefree Advice Centre in Chatham. Published: Thursday, 8th January 2026 A new campaign across the South East…
Major new study may lead to earlier detection of lung cancers
A major new study, which has recently begun recruiting, is hoped to lead to earlier detection of lung…