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Penis cancer cases increasing: Brazil sees 6,500 amputations in a decade

"It's something you never imagine will happen to you," says João, 63, who under went a partial amputation.

Penis cancer cases increasing: Brazil sees 6,500 amputations in a decade

Cyber-attack delays child's cancer operation

Dylan Kjorstad's surgery was delayed due to concerns over blood supplies following a cyber-attack.

Cyber-attack delays child's cancer operation

Top sunscreens fail protection tests, Which? says

Some cheaper lotions from supermarkets Aldi and Lidl outperformed more expensive brands, Which? said.

Top sunscreens fail protection tests, Which? says

Some GPs struggling to find work, says union

Locum doctors in England have told the British Medical Association shifts are hard to find at practices.

Some GPs struggling to find work, says union

Global alert issued over fake Ozempic drugs - WHO

The World Health Organization says fake drugs, used for type-2 diabetes and weight loss, are a danger to health.

Global alert issued over fake Ozempic drugs - WHO

E. coli outbreak put at least 86 people in hospital

Cases have been linked to pre-packed sandwiches containing lettuce - but investigations continue.

E. coli outbreak put at least 86 people in hospital

Access to cystic fibrosis drugs approved in England

A deal has been reached to give NHS patients Kaftrio, Symkevi and Orkambi.

Access to cystic fibrosis drugs approved in England

‘Space hairdryer’ regenerates heart tissue in study

Gentle shockwaves could regenerate the heart tissue of patients after bypass surgery, research suggests.

‘Space hairdryer’ regenerates heart tissue in study

NHS election plans unconvincing - health experts

The health budget faces a £38bn shortfall by 2030, putting plans to tackle the backlog and improve the NHS at risk.

NHS election plans unconvincing - health experts

Secret files reveal fears over future of NHS IT giant

Talks have been held over the potential collapse of tech firm Atos, which runs vital UK public services.

Secret files reveal fears over future of NHS IT giant

Parkinson's blood test gives early-diagnosis hope

A simple blood test that can predict Parkinson's years before symptoms begin has been developed.

Parkinson's blood test gives early-diagnosis hope

More sick children go private as others face NHS waits

England's NHS trusts warn children are the “forgotten generation” in the race to cut waiting lists.

More sick children go private as others face NHS waits

Senior doctors accept pay deal in England

The pay deal, worth up to 19.4% for some, comes after months of negotiations.

Senior doctors accept pay deal in England

I felt like I was getting electric shocks - then found out it was cancer

Nurse Carol McGachie said she felt like she had been plugged into the mains every night.

I felt like I was getting electric shocks - then found out it was cancer

'We weren’t willing to end hope for our little boy'

Grayson's mum describes the fight to secure long-term medication to help make his life comfortable.

'We weren’t willing to end hope for our little boy'

Acid reflux patient hails 'life-changing' implant

Danielle Harding experiences "amazing" results after suffering with severe acid reflux.

Acid reflux patient hails 'life-changing' implant

Wrap sold in WH Smith recalled over E. coli fears

Manufacturer THIS! is recalling one of its products because of possible contamination with E. coli.

Wrap sold in WH Smith recalled over E. coli fears

'I started drinking aged 11 and couldn't stop'

Chloe Ward says she lost a decade of her life to alcohol but is now determined to stay sober.

'I started drinking aged 11 and couldn't stop'

Supermarket sandwiches linked to E. coli outbreak

Retailers are removing at least 56 types of sandwiches, wraps and salad from UK supermarket shelves.

Supermarket sandwiches linked to E. coli outbreak

Top doctor alarmed by weight-loss drug misuse

The drugs should not be used as "a quick fix" to get "beach-body ready" this summer, NHS England's medical director said.

Top doctor alarmed by weight-loss drug misuse