There is no single, diagnostic test. Doctors make a diagnosis based on various measures. This can include a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test and a scan, as well as a…
There is nothing in life that is free of risk. That includes vaccines. But the evidence is compelling that the benefits of getting immunised with those vaccines recommended in the…
A new drug that slows the pace of Alzheimer's disease is too expensive for too little benefit to be used on the NHS in England, the drugs spending watchdog says.…
Here is the plain text result: Five times Prof Kevin Fong broke down in tears in a nondescript hearing room in West London, while giving evidence to the Covid inquiry.…
The family of a man who died after he repeatedly banged his head against a wall in a mental health suite said there was no "safety net" for people with…
The Liberal Democrats have called on the government to exempt social care from the rise in National Insurance. The party said the chancellor had provided extra funding for the NHS…
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has told health chiefs in England to prioritise safety even if it means performance against the four-hour A&E target slips this winter. The message was delivered…
It is among the most delicate and controversial challenges in modern medicine - how to determine whether the benefits of puberty blockers (or drugs that delay puberty) outweigh the potential…
Here is the plain text result: When the BBC reported that waiting lists for gynaecology appointments across the UK had more than doubled since February 2020, many women shared their…
The government is looking at whether disabled people in England should be able to claim more than £30,000 to make adaptations to their homes. Ministers have agreed to review the…
