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Some GPs struggling to find work, says union

Some GPs struggling to find work, says union

Some qualified GPs cannot find enough work even at a time of high patient demand for appointments, according to a
UK E. coli outbreak put at least 86 people in hospital

UK E. coli outbreak put at least 86 people in

8 hours ago By Michelle Roberts, Digital health editor, BBC News Getty Images At least 86 people were admitted to hospital for
‘Space hairdryer’ regenerates heart tissue in study

‘Space hairdryer’ regenerates heart tissue in study

7 hours ago By Jim Reed, @jim_reed, Health reporter, BBC News BBC Gentle shockwaves could regenerate the heart tissue of patients after bypass
Secret files reveal fears over future of NHS IT giant Atos

Secret files reveal fears over future of NHS IT giant

Secret documents show a scramble to safeguard critical public services from the potential collapse of tech giant Atos, which works
Senior doctors accept pay deal in England

Senior doctors accept pay deal in England

Some senior doctors in England have accepted a pay offer from the government. It means speciality and associate specialist (SAS)
Parkinson’s blood-test hope for treatment research

Parkinson’s blood-test hope for treatment research

8 hours ago By Philippa Roxby, Health reporter, BBC News Getty Images A simple blood test using artificial intelligence to predict Parkinson’s
‘Children are suffering’ due to long NHS surgery waits

‘Children are suffering’ due to long NHS surgery waits

1 hour ago By Jane Deith and Alys Harte, BBC File on 4 Alex Smith Georgina, 16, is one of 601 children
‘I started drinking aged 11 and couldn’t stop’

‘I started drinking aged 11 and couldn’t stop’

Charlie Jones/BBC Chloe Ward became homeless after years of drinking but has now turned her life around A third of
Third food firm recalls products over contamination fears

Third food firm recalls products over contamination fears

A third food manufacturer has recalled products over fears of possible contamination with E. coli. Manufacturer THIS! is recalling its
Spread of tiger mosquito behind rise of dengue fever in Europe

Spread of tiger mosquito behind rise of dengue fever in

5 days ago By Philippa Roxby, Health reporter Getty Images Mosquitoes can spread disease from person to person, and from place to