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Ointment appeal for disabled teen on ‘last tube’

George Rabbett-Smith's mum criticises online sellers for inflating the discontinued product's price.

Ointment appeal for disabled teen on ‘last tube’

George Rabbett-Smith's mum criticises online sellers for inflating the discontinued product's price.

Man had unnecessary chemotherapy for 14 years

His lawyers say his case is "just the tip of the iceberg" and 12 other patients may be affected.

‘Filming me sleep on ward made my mental health worse’

Former mental health patients are worried camera surveillance is being used without explicit consent.

Treat eating disorders as an emergency, MPs urge

The alarming rise in disorders such as anorexia and bulimia is now an emergency, a cross-party group says.

Treat eating disorders as an emergency, MPs urge

The alarming rise in disorders such as anorexia and bulimia is now an emergency, a cross-party group says.

First drug consumption room user figures revealed

The Safer Drugs Consumption Facility in Glasgow opened on 13 January, letting people take substances under supervision.

Trump orders US to leave World Health Organization

Trump has long been critical of how the Geneva-based institution handled the Covid-19 pandemic.

Host of hospital builds delayed by up to 14 years

Ministers say previous government promise for 40 new hospitals by 2030 was undeliverable.

Weight-loss drugs may boost health in many ways

New weight-loss drugs have broad health benefits but also come with risks, researchers warn.