All young children in England and Wales will be offered a free chickenpox vaccine by the NHS from January 2026.
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The rebate allays fears of a 170% price rise but patients are warned the cost of the drug will still jump.
The target set by the Department of Health for patients red flagged for breast cancer to be assessed is 14 days.
Dr Sayed Talibi is told his conduct was “fundamentally incompatible” with being a doctor.
Cystic fibrosis care, AI in cancer screening & science of run clubs.
Here are Dr Xand’s three suggestions on how to look after your back without turning into a statue.
Professors Cath Noakes and Richard Fitton explain how dehumidifiers combat mould and why it’s crucial to put them in the right place to be effective.
Could her comments instil a new sense of confidence in those using the drugs and quieten the critics?
It follows a meeting between the families and Baroness Amos, who will chair the review.
Manufacturers who do not make products healthier within 18 months may face action, the government says.