NHS
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Pregnant women mostly overweight
The majority of newly pregnant women are now recorded as overweight or obese, according to a new analysis of maternity care in the UK. Read more
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Specialist gene therapy centre for UK
A major centre for developing gene therapies and similar treatments is to be established in the UK at Harwell, Oxford, it was announced today. Read more
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Unvaccinated students hit by measles and mumps
Shortfalls in vaccination are responsible for increasing rates of measles and mumps, public health experts have warned. Read more
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Surgeons save hand after double level amputation
Surgeons have told how they successfully saved a patient’s hand following a double-level amputation. Read more
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Symptoms not cause of MI treatment gender discrepancies
Women and men display the same symptoms during myocardial infarction, according to a study published today aimed at explaining gender differences in treatment. Read more
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Genes and apps could limit health check invites
The NHS could seek to cut the cost of screening middle-aged adults by using apps and AI, it was announced today. Read more
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Lyme disease "too often" presents as emergency
Too many patients with Lyme disease are being diagnosed and treated through emergency hospital admission, researchers warned today. Read more
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Cannabis products too expensive – NICE
Medicinal cannabis products are being sold at excessive prices outweighing potential benefits for patients, regulators have said. Read more
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Lyme disease more common than believed
The number of cases of tick-borne Lyme disease in the UK have been significantly underestimated, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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Health a global problem – CMO
Diseases increasingly fail to respect international borders – making global cooperation in health vital, the Chief Medical Officer of England says today. Read more