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Woman’s regret over botched Brazilian butt lift

A Kent woman said she was in "agony" after a botched Brazilian butt lift (BBL) left her with a "gaping wound". Josephina Finch from Canterbury...

Streeting says he takes Leeds maternity care inquiry concerns ‘extremely seriously’

Health Secretary Wes Streeting said he takes the concerns of bereaved families "extremely seriously" after acknowledging trust had been "damaged" around a promised Leeds...

‘I thought I was going to die’ – Woman calls for tighter weight-loss jabs checks

Emma Dyer remembers the moment she clicked "buy now" on a set of weight‑loss jabs she found online. She had no medical consultation, no ID...

Puberty blockers trial paused over concerns from medicines watchdog

A clinical trial assessing the risks and benefits of puberty-blocking drugs in children who question their gender has been paused after safety concerns were...

Multi-cancer blood test missed key goal in NHS trial

A blood test which looks for multiple types of cancer has failed to achieve its key objective in a major NHS trial, the company...

Sepsis warning after woman’s quadruple amputation

Warning: this article contains images some readers might find upsetting. After 32 weeks in hospital, several cardiac arrests and a quadruple amputation, sepsis survivor Manjit...

Cats may hold clues for human cancer treatment

The first detailed genetic map of cancer in pet cats reveals striking similarities with human versions of the disease, possibly helping find new ways...

Single vaccine could protect against all coughs, colds and flus, researchers say

A single nasal spray vaccine could protect against all coughs, colds and flus, as well as bacterial lung infections, and may even ease allergies,...

NHS joint ops disrupted amid bone cement supply problems

A shortage in medical cement is likely to lead to delays in some patients getting joint surgery, NHS bosses say. It comes after Heraeus Medical,...

Children injured by NHS can claim damages for lifetime lost earnings, court rules

A Supreme Court ruling is likely to lead to significantly higher damages being awarded to children injured by medical negligence. Until now, children have only...

Woman’s leg amputated after botched knee op

A woman who had to have her leg amputated after a botched knee operation has won compensation from the hospital trust. The 69-year-old, who has...

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