Jane Kirby
Science
Patients with advanced skin cancer to test a new vaccine in NHS drive
The programme has already given thousands of patients better access to a personalised vaccine for bowel cancer.
By Jane Kirby
14 Apr 2025
Science
Walking lowers early death risk even if rest of day spent sitting down – study
The lowest risk of an early death was noted when people took 9,000 to 10,500 steps per day.
By Jane Kirby
5 Mar 2024
Science
Menopause is not a disease, say experts
Studies in The Lancet said there is a lack of understanding around the risks and benefits of hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
By Jane Kirby
5 Mar 2024
Health
Young people more likely to be unempoyed than those in 40s
In 2021/22, 34% of young people aged 18 to 24 reported symptoms of mental disorder such as depression or anxiety
By Jane Kirby
26 Feb 2024
Health
Woman beats cancer five times to be declared free of the disease
Natalie Yates-Bolton has endured 11 operations, 30 sessions of chemotherapy and 55 rounds of radiotherapy.
By Jane Kirby
13 Feb 2024
Health
A quarter of women left alone during labour or shortly after birth – survey
The national maternity survey for England involved more than 25,500 women and people using maternity services.
By Jane Kirby
9 Feb 2024
Health
Covid jab to be sold in UK high street pharmacies
The Pfizer/BioNTech jab, which is suitable for people aged 12 and over, will be sold in pharmacies and private health clinics
By Jane Kirby
9 Feb 2024
Politics
Junior doctors to strike later this month, says BMA
The British Medical Association has not ruled out even more strikes as its row with the Government continues.
By Jane Kirby
9 Feb 2024
Health
Sharp rise in long A&E waits as overall NHS waiting list falls slightly
The number of people waiting more than 12 hours in A&E departments to be admitted hit 54,308 in January.
By Jane Kirby
8 Feb 2024
Health
Cancer charity close to King’s heart sends best wishes at ‘challenging time’
Charles has been patron of Macmillan Cancer Support for more than 20 years.
By Jane Kirby
5 Feb 2024
Health
New mRNA cancer vaccine from Moderna trialled in British patients
Experts believe these vaccines may lead to a new generation of ‘off-the-shelf’ cancer therapies.
By Jane Kirby
4 Feb 2024
Health
Cancer gene test to be offered to thousands with Jewish ancestry
NHS England is rolling out a national BRCA gene testing programme to pick up changes that push up cancer risk, with anyone over 18 with Jewish ancestry offered a simple saliva test
By Jane Kirby
1 Feb 2024
Health
Give women ‘right to get morning-after pill in supermarkets and petrol stations’
The Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare said oral emergency contraception should be reclassified.
By Jane Kirby
30 Jan 2024
Politics
Rishi Sunak faces backlash from Tory right over tobacco ban plan
Headteachers and parents have expressed concerns over a rise in children using disposable vapes.
By Jane Kirby
29 Jan 2024
Health
Obesity and alcohol ‘driving up bowel cancer cases among young people in UK’
Bowel cancer death rates for men and women aged 25 to 49 are expected to rise.
By Jane Kirby
29 Jan 2024
Health
NHS sees massive surge in melanoma searches after Duchess of York diagnosed
The duchess, 64, has said on Instagram she is thankful to her medical team and is resting at home with her family.
By Jane Kirby
26 Jan 2024
Health
A quarter of adults have delayed dental treatment ‘because of the cost’
One in three also said the cost of dentistry has affected the type of care or treatment they go on to have.
By Jane Kirby
25 Jan 2024
Health
World Health Organisation issues fresh warning over measles
It comes after the UK launched its own campaigns to encourage parents to get the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine for their children.
By Jane Kirby
23 Jan 2024
Business News
Breast cancer could cost UK economy £3.6bn by 2034 – report
Economic modelling shows that, in 2024, the total cost of breast cancer to the UK economy is estimated to be £2.6 to £2.8 billion.
By Jane Kirby
22 Jan 2024
Health
Early deaths from heart disease at highest level for more than a decade
Since 2020, the premature death rate for cardiovascular disease has risen year-on-year.
By Jane Kirby
22 Jan 2024
Health
Measles: UK on a ‘trajectory for everything getting much worse’
Some 84.5% of youngsters in England had received both MMR doses by age five in 2022/23 – the lowest level since 2010.
By Jane Kirby
19 Jan 2024