
PM launches brain cancer review after meeting 'inspirational' patient
The Scottish athlete, who has inoperable brain tumours, previously made a tearful plea for more investment in brain cancer research on BBC Breakfast.
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The Scottish athlete, who has inoperable brain tumours, previously made a tearful plea for more investment in brain cancer research on BBC Breakfast.

Kate Fleming says the government must look beyond the models it rewards today, while Jenny Haigh says unlocking potential means recognising that creativity and science are partnersGordon Brown wants B...

Relatives of William Chapman say footage of attack shared online ‘deeply offensive’ and causing them ‘severe distress’The family of a man killed by a tiger at a wildlife park in the UK have spoken abo...

The Pope is recovering in hospital after a successful surgery to remove part of his right lung.

With few details so far, it is unclear what might need to change for a Pope who has been focused on stability.

Yvette Cooper acknowledges ‘unthinkable pain’ caused by practice between 1930s and 1980s after campaign by Wirral woman and othersThe health secretary, Yvette Cooper, has issued a “profound apology” f...

Pope Leo had a "peaceful night" in the hospital after the surgery to remove a lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican says.

Cambridge University study suggests stark gender divide in misdiagnosis, with women also waiting longer for treatmentWomen with autoimmune conditions are up to 74% more likely than men to be told thei...

The settlement follows the largest group legal action brought by midwives in the UK, says union.

The flight from Italy to Australia was cancelled after passengers on the plane's previous journey complained of bug bites.

Although rare, cancer is the leading cause of death from disease among children under 15 in the UK.

UK Health Security Agency notes above-average activity and urges at-risk groups to get vaccinatedFlu is striking earlier than usual in England, experts have said, insisting that vaccination is the bes...

Pike's lawyers say she is "grateful" to the medical team who cared for her after she survived two lethal injections last month.

Brain drain of psychologists, psychiatrists and nurses leaves NHS ‘weaker’, driving patients to seek care elsewhereFull report | NHS at risk of ‘system failures’ as demand for ADHD and autism care soa...

It contains big lessons for the NHS, welfare, education and employment policies. What are the key takeaways?

Former Labour deputy leader says tech firm would work with a Reform UK government on immigration crackdownsTom Watson, the former Labour deputy leader who recently joined Palantir, has warned against...

Decision by Royal College of Pharmacy to end sponsorship comes after concerns over Teva Pharmaceuticals’ ‘activities’A second major UK health body has cut ties with an Israeli drug firm after coming u...

Peter Fonagy lauds courage of young people and warns of consequences of rising prevalence of mental illnessFull report | NHS at risk of ‘system failures’ as demand for ADHD and autism care soars, inqu...

Prof Peter Fonagy’s 607-page report is categoric that mental distress has increased substantially and ‘cannot be explained by greater awareness alone’Full report | NHS at risk of ‘system failures’ as...

England-focused mental health review returns stark warning and calls for shift to ‘needs-led’ systemExplainer | What has the Fonagy review found and what does it recommend?Analysis | No ‘snowflakes’:...