NHS plans to DNA test all babies to assess disease risk
Scheme is part of the government's 10-year plan for the NHS in England aimed at easing pressure on services.
Health
Police maternity investigation to interview staff
Police are determining if criminal action should be taken over errors at two Shropshire hospitals.
‘I was poisoned by fake Botox’
In recent weeks 28 cases of botulism caused by fake Botox are recorded in the north-east of England.
Why today’s assisted dying vote is so significant
The debate around assisted dying has been a polarised one - and there are still hurdles to cross before it will be a reality here.
Breakthrough Alzheimer’s drugs too pricey for NHS
Two breakthrough Alzheimer's drugs cost too much and have too little benefit for NHS use, review finds.
Temperatures pass 32C as first UK area enters heatwave
Heat health alerts remain in place across England as Suffolk becomes the first area to enter a heatwave.
Leeds maternity units downgraded to ‘inadequate’
Trust told to take immediate action to improve after unannounced inspections prompted by parent concerns.
’17 hours birthing my dead baby’: More families call for maternity inquiry
Almost 50 new families contact the BBC with concerns about inadequate care at maternity units in Leeds.
British woman dies from rabies after puppy scratch
Yvonne Ford had light contact with the stray dog while on holiday in Morocco, her family says.
