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Streeting orders review to end ‘toxic’ NHS staff row

The health secretary says fears over physician associates need looking at, but laments nature of debate.

Action needed after baby feed deaths, says coroner

A law change is needed after three babies die after being given contaminated feed, a coroner says.

Davina McCall out of ICU after brain surgery

The presenter's partner says she has made an "enormous leap forward" as he thanked well-wishers.

‘Exploitative’ children’s home profits to be curbed

The new measures aim to stop private care home providers benefiting excessively from a stretched system.

Gynaecology waiting lists double, leaving women in pain

Around 630,000 women are waiting for gynaecology appointments as waiting lists double in four years.

Nurse said she would have drowned patient at birth

Kathleen Alexandra Warmington is struck off for making "inappropriate comments".

US reports first case of emerging mpox strain

A person in California has tested positive for the emerging strain, which can cause a more serious illness.

Trump picks vaccine sceptic RFK Jr for health secretary

Robert F Kennedy Jr has a history of spreading health information scientists say is false.

Trump picks vaccine sceptic RFK Jr for health secretary

Robert F Kennedy Jr has a history of spreading health information scientists say is false.

Folic acid added to flour to lessen birth defects

Fortifying bread and flour will help reduce neural tube defects, such as spina bifida.