Metagenomics test saves woman’s sight after mystery infection
Fergus Walsh Medical editor BBC Dr Ellie Irwin’s sight has been saved after a test pinpointed the cause of her
Lab Animals Face Being Euthanized as Trump Cuts Research
On April 1, the Trump administration’s effort to slash government funding arrived in Morgantown, W.Va., where federal scientists spent their
Male workers should be able to carry out mammograms, experts
Male health workers should be allowed to perform breast screening examinations to help relieve staff shortages, say experts. X-rays called
Government plans to extend levy to milkshakes
The sugar tax applied to fizzy drinks is set to be extended to milkshakes and other milk-based drinks under new
Prescription charges frozen in England
Prescription charges in England will be frozen this year – for the first time since 2022. The charge for a
Essex mental health inquiry chair vows to ‘seek out’ truth
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Baby food pouches low in key nutrients, lab testing finds
Catrin Nye, Adam Eley and Oliver Englehart BBC Panorama Getty Images Baby food pouches from six of the UK’s leading
Ultra-processed foods may be linked to early death
Philippa Roxby Health reporter Getty Images Crisps, croissants, doughnuts, muffins, sweets and hot dogs all count as ultra-processed food People