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First newborns join screening for 200 rare diseases

The new study uses genome sequencing to detect more diseases earlier, when they can still be treated.

Fly brain breakthrough ‘huge leap’ to unlock human mind

A new map showing 50 million neural connections is a 'huge leap' to understanding our own brains.

The places with the worst GP shortages revealed

Patient numbers per GP are twice as high in some areas than others, as list sizes jump 17% since 2015.

The places with the worst GP shortages revealed

Patient numbers per GP are twice as high in some areas than others, as list sizes jump 17% since 2015.

The places with the worst GP shortages revealed

Patient numbers per GP are twice as high in some areas than others, as list sizes jump 17% since 2015.

Surgeon operated with penknife he uses to cut up lunch

A surgeon is alleged to have used a Swiss Army knife because he could not find a sterile scalpel.

Covid ambulance crews faced ‘crucial PPE delays’

Crews say they faced crucial delays trying to save dying patients because of the time it took to put on equipment.

Covid ambulance crews faced ‘crucial PPE delays’

Crews say they faced crucial delays trying to save dying patients because of the time it took to put on equipment.

Covid ambulance crews faced ‘crucial PPE delays’

Crews say they faced crucial delays trying to save dying patients because of the time it took to put on equipment.

Covid ambulance crews faced ‘crucial PPE delays’

Crews say they faced crucial delays trying to save dying patients because of the time it took to put on equipment.