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Doctors use poo pills to flush out dangerous superbugs

Doctors use poo pills to flush out dangerous superbugs

GSTT UK doctors are attempting to clear dangerous superbug infections using “poo pills” containing freeze-dried faeces. The stool samples come
Nurses to vote on pay deal as potential strike looms

Nurses to vote on pay deal as potential strike looms

Almost 350,000 nursing staff in England, Wales and Northern Ireland will be asked to vote from Monday on a 3.6%
NHS calls for 200,000 new blood donors as supplies run low

NHS calls for 200,000 new blood donors as supplies run

The NHS has warned that it continues to face a “challenging” blood shortage, as it calls for 200,000 new donors
Growing number of MPs changing their mind on assisted dying

Growing number of MPs changing their mind on assisted dying

Opposition to a bill which would legalise assisted dying in England and Wales is growing among MPs, the BBC has
Measles warning for holidaymakers heading to Europe

Measles warning for holidaymakers heading to Europe

Dominic Hughes Health Correspondent Getty Images Health experts warn that measles spreads very easily and can lead to some children
Winston Churchill’s race to secure penicillin before D-Day found in notes

Winston Churchill’s race to secure penicillin before D-Day found in

Getty Images Prime Minister Winston Churchill expressed frustration over slow progress securing antibiotic penicillin Winston Churchill’s push to obtain penicillin
Should you be eating food products with fewer ingredients?

Should you be eating food products with fewer ingredients?

MaryLou Costa Technology Reporter Kerry Clayton Working around food allergies is time consuming for Kerry Clayton For gluten-free, citrus-free and
Hopes ‘game-changing discovery’ could ease suffering

Hopes ‘game-changing discovery’ could ease suffering

Ken Banks and Ben Philip BBC Scotland, Aberdeen BBC Marlene Lowe said chronic pain is a physical and mental struggle
Greater awareness not more cases behind ADHD surge, study suggests

Greater awareness not more cases behind ADHD surge, study suggests

ADHD is not becoming more common despite the surge in people being diagnosed, research suggests. The review, led by King’s
Pregnant women warned against using weight-loss jabs

Pregnant women warned against using weight-loss jabs

Philippa Roxby and Elena Bailey Health reporters Getty Images Women using weight-loss jabs are being advised to stop if they