Chris Hoy says men should talk about health issues more

Six-time Olympic cycling champion Chris Hoy calls for more openness on health matters

Hate people fidgeting? Join the misokinesia club

Why hair twiddling, pen tapping or thigh jiggling can cause rage and distress for some people.

First final compensation in blood scandal due in days

Ten people have been offered a settlement worth over £13m in total.

Hospitals hit by ‘tidal wave’ of winter viruses

NHS England say sharp rise in flu cases is causing real concern.

Bowel-cancer rates rising among younger people

Poor diet, obesity, alcohol and smoking may be among the risk factors involved, researchers say.

Woman says struck-off sex GP tried to ‘choke’ her

A woman says Thomas Plimmer became aggressive during sex and later sent her obscene photos.

Assisted dying now accounts for one in 20 Canada deaths

For the first time, the annual report delved into race and ethnic data of those who underwent assisted dying.

Woman died after ‘barbaric’ butt lift op – coroner

Demi Agoglia, 26, travelled to Turkey after seeing social media adverts for the butt lift procedure.

Puberty blockers for under-18s banned indefinitely

Health Secretary Wes Streeting says the way the drugs have been used is a “scandal” following a review.

Government recommends 2.8% pay rise for public sector

Teachers, NHS staff and senior civil servants are among those covered by the proposals.