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At-home cervical screenings to roll out in city

Eligible women will be able to order a free self-testing kit online through the NHS app.

Staff slept while patient killed at NHS mental health unit

Inquest hears how Rolando Torres-Pena, 22, was able to strangle and kill Hugo Flint-Cahan on a hospital ward in east London.

The Pitt is up for 25 Emmys – but the show’s biggest fans are real-life doctors

Those in the medical profession say the HBO Max show about a US hospital emergency room is the most realistic medical drama yet.

Why I’m doing a September reset and how you can create a new routine

It's the month when many of us embark on a new chapter so here's how to start strong and keep the good habits.

Some dentists say more young people are grinding their teeth – are you one of them?

Millions of us do it, though few of us realise we do - but getting the right treatment can be life-changing.

Fire at nursing home in Chile kills 16 residents

Ten people were evacuated from the home in Araucanía region in central Chile.

Running costs of vaccine damage scheme more than double amount paid to victims

The cost of administration and medical checks has now topped £83m, according to new figures.

Running costs of vaccine damage scheme more than double amount paid to victims

The cost of administration and medical checks has now topped £83m, according to new figures.

Assisted dying: How laws differ around the world

About 400 million people have access to some form of assisted dying - what are the policies of other countries?

‘Game-changing’ suicide prevention charity expands

The charity provides safe spaces for men to talk about their emotions without being judged.