Juniors doctors vote in favour of contract improvements
Junior doctors have voted in favour of new contract improvements which brings to an end their long-running dispute with the Government.
Health
NHS reports 12 deaths due to rare bacterial infection
Twelve people have died of a rare bacterial infection that has spread in Essex, the NHS said.
Charity launched in memory of allergy death teenager
The parents of teenager Natasha Ednan-Laperouse, who died from a severe allergic reaction after eating a baguette, have launched a charity in memory of their daughter.
Vaccinating boys against HPV may reduce cancer rates, study indicates
Vaccinating boys against human papillomavirus (HPV) may cut rates of men with cancers related to the virus in the long term, new research suggests.
‘Natasha’s Law’ introduced for allergy sufferers
Food allergy sufferers are due to be protected under a new law introduced by Michael Gove following the death of teenager Natasha Ednan-Laperouse.
Coroner demands NHS 111 changes after death of six-year-old
A coroner has warned more children in England could die unless the NHS takes action after call handlers missed several opportunities to save the life of a six-year-old boy.
How joining a choir can improve your emotional and physical health
With more than 40,000 choirs nationwide, the power of song has struck a chord across the UK.
Necrotising enterocolitis: Premature baby had to undergo three hours’ surgery
Lucy's first pregnancy was progressing smoothly.
Hospital listeria victim ‘was family haulage firm boss, 52’
A businessman has been named as one of the victims of the listeria outbreak at hospitals in the UK.
Senior Tories show support for pregnant MP Stella Creasy over maternity rights
Theresa May has signalled her support for a potential rethink of parliamentary rules over maternity leave after pregnant MP Stella Creasy admitted feeling forced to choose between “being an MP and being a mum”.
‘Fearless’ Stella Creasy praised after speaking out over MPs’ maternity rights
Stella Creasy has been praised for her bravery after speaking out about Parliament’s rules over maternity leave as she admitted feeling forced to choose between “being an MP and being a mum”.