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Top sunscreens fail protection tests, Which? says

Some cheaper lotions from supermarkets Aldi and Lidl outperformed more expensive brands, Which? said.

Some GPs struggling to find work, says union

Locum doctors in England have told the British Medical Association shifts are hard to find at practices.

Stolen test data and NHS numbers published by hospital hackers

Experts say the hack is one of the most “significant and harmful” cyber attacks ever in the UK.

Top sunscreens fail protection tests, Which? says

Some cheaper lotions from supermarkets Aldi and Lidl outperformed more expensive brands, Which? said.

Global alert issued over fake-Ozempic drugs – WHO

The World Health Organization says fake drugs, used for type-2 diabetes and weight loss, are a danger to health.

E. coli outbreak put at least 86 people in hospital

Cases have been linked to pre-packed sandwiches containing lettuce – but investigations continue.

Access to cystic fibrosis drugs approved in England

A deal has been reached to give NHS patients Kaftrio, Symkevi and Orkambi.

‘Space hairdryer’ regenerates heart tissue in study

Gentle shockwaves could regenerate the heart tissue of patients after bypass surgery, research suggests.

NHS election plans unconvincing – health experts

The health budget faces a £38bn shortfall by 2030, putting plans to tackle the backlog and improve the NHS at risk.

Secret files reveal fears over future of NHS IT giant

Talks have been held over the potential collapse of tech firm Atos, which runs vital UK public services.