GP appointments: Man leaves doctor of 77 years over delay/in /by
Gwyn John took action after hearing that he was 32nd in the call queue to his former GP.
Sepsis failings still causing too many deaths – ombudsman/in /by
Patients are still dying due to failings highlighted more than a decade ago, the health ombudsman says.
Scientists: Allow forbidden 28-day embryo experiments/in /by
Many UK scientists want to double the time allowed for embryo research - and there could be public support.
Ugandan teenage cancer patient: How a bed saved my life/in /by
Many young Ugandan patients stop free treatment as their families cannot afford other hidden costs.
Willenhall lorry driver thanks wife after his breast cancer diagnosis/in /by
Darren Pallett, whose wife found his lump, has said he wants other men to get themselves checked.
‘Failure to act’ on suicide website linked to 50 UK deaths/in /by
Families are angry at the lack of action to shut it, despite multiple concerns from police and coroners.
Longer rugby careers linked to higher risk of brain injury – study/in /by
Scientists found signs of degenerative disease in professional as well as club players' brains.
Thousands of men miss out on life-extending prostate cancer drug/in /by
There is a call for more men in England and Northern Ireland to have access to the treatment.
Clock change ‘disorientating’ for people with dementia – charity/in /by
The charity Alzheimer's Society says it is important to keep up routines as daylight hours change.
Biggest cervical cancer drug advance in 20 years hailed/in /by
Using existing drugs differently may be the biggest treatment breakthrough for decades, say scientists.