Scientists propose novel way of treating mosquitoes for malaria
Normally the insects are targeted with insecticide, but US researchers say anti-malaria drugs absorbed through their legs can stop them spreading disease.
Health
Women with dense breasts should have extra NHS cancer scans, researchers say
Additional scans better tailored to spotting cancer in dense breasts could treble detection rates.
Teachers and doctors in England given 4% pay rise
Ministers accept recommended pay awards above the 2.8% they previously budgeted for.
Attacked paramedics hope for swifter court justice
Jacob Hoy, who was attacked while on duty, says ambulance staff need faster prosecutions.
West Nile virus detected in UK mosquitoes for first time
A UK Health Security Agency spokesperson said the risk to the general public is "very low".
Cross-sex hormones for under 18s could be restricted or banned
The government is "actively reviewing" private prescriptions of cross-sex hormones for under-18s, the High Court hears.
Infected blood victims call for faster compensation
Diana Johnson MP, who has campaigned with victims, tells BBC slow progress is "disappointing".
Nicotine pouches helped me quit vaping – but now I’m addicted
Teenagers say it is easy to get hold of the products, which experts warn can be highly addictive.
World-first gonorrhoea vaccine launched by NHS England as infections soar
The treatment will be offered to those most at risk from August after a record number of cases.
