Uganda’s transplant revolution brings hope to thousands
Hundreds of Ugandans, who like Ms Twongyeirwe cannot afford this, live on dialysis for as long as possible. But even...
Health
Abortion ban grey areas for complicated pregnancies
"These are people who love their unborn baby, and who, through no fault of their own, have been challenged in...
Anti-obesity strategy to be reviewed due to cost-of-living crisis
Katharine Jenner, director of the Obesity Health Alliance, a coalition of 40 organisations, said axing measures in the strategy would...
Queen’s funeral: Routine hospital care being postponed
Other NHS trusts which confirmed there would be some disruption to routine services include Bedfordshire Hospitals, Leeds Teaching Hospitals, University...
Walk and wait is best strategy to stop baby crying
The team found that when the mother carefully walked around while carrying the baby, the crying infants calmed down and...
Syria cholera outbreak serious threat to region – UN
That, combined with widespread damage to supply and sewerage infrastructure, has left many of the 5 million Syrians who depend...
Margaret Ferrier: MP who exposed public to Covid must do unpaid work
He added: "She is 62-year-old lady, a genuine first offender, who has contributed significantly to the constituency in which she...
Listeria warning over ready-to-eat smoked fish
Dr Caroline Handford, acting head of incidents at the FSA, said: "People can also further reduce the risk by keeping...
Air pollution cancer breakthrough will rewrite the rules
The researchers who also work at University College London, have produced evidence of a different idea. The damage is already...
New malaria vaccine is world-changing, say scientists
It has taken more than a century to develop effective vaccines as the malaria parasite, which is spread by mosquitoes,...
Hormone replacement therapy and menopause: What you need to know about HRT
Oestrogen has many roles - it helps regulate menstrual cycles, contributes to bone strength and influences the temperature of our...
Tool to spot breast cancer at home wins UK Dyson award
"While most breast changes, including lumps, won't be cancer, it's important to contact your GP as soon as possible if...
Baby sticky tape skin test can predict eczema risk
One of the lead investigators, Dr Anne-Sofie Halling from the Bispebjerg Hospital at the University of Copenhagen, said: "To our...
Bill Turnbull: Former BBC Breakfast presenter dies aged 66
"There was a warmth to his broadcasting which people who watch Breakfast television every day knew," he said. "But perhaps...
Betsi Cadwaladr: Health board boss set to retire for personal reasons
August 2022: Wrexham Maelor hospital recorded the worst monthly performance of any Welsh A&E on record, with only 33.5% of...
Hip fracture care too slow in some hospitals, study says
"While some variation is to be expected due to multiple and complex factors, we are continually monitoring data to bear...
Statin pills rarely cause muscle pain or problems, study finds
Prof Sir Nilesh Samani, from the British Heart Foundation, which funded the work, said the findings "should provide reassurance to...
Community transport: ‘It was a reason to get up in the morning’
Community transport organisations in rural parts of Northern Ireland are being affected by rising fuel costs. About 40% of people...
