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
Health
NHS patients dying in corridors and going undiscovered for hours
‘Harrowing’ report tells of patients sitting for days in chairs due to a lack of beds, patients piling up in corridors and delays to treatment
By Jane Kirby
16 Jan 2025
Science
New hope for patients with deadly bile duct cancer
A suite of treatments could pave the way for extending the lives of patients, or even offering a cure.
By Jane Kirby
16 Jan 2025
Business News
Large portions and forcing children to finish meals ‘could be fuelling obesity’
Almost a third of parents say they need more guidance on deciding the appropriate portion sizes for their children.
By Jane Kirby
15 Jan 2025
Health
Inside the world-leading hospital where Princess of Wales had cancer treatment
The Prince and Princess of Wales have become joint patrons of the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust.
By Jane Kirby
14 Jan 2025
Health
‘Increased survival rates’ for bladder cancer patients given immunotherapy drug
Experts said Durvalumab could be a ‘game changer’.
By Jane Kirby
13 Jan 2025
Health
Flu cases rise as pressure mounts on NHS hospitals
NHS leaders have warned that the peak of the flu cycle has not yet hit, with February and March potentially worse for the health service.
By Jane Kirby
9 Jan 2025
Politics
Patients in chairs ‘day and night’ and physio gym turned into ward, say doctors
The Royal College of Physicians has published accounts from doctors on the front line talking about the crisis in NHS hospitals.
By Jane Kirby
9 Jan 2025
Science
Women ‘missing out on diagnosis of potentially deadly heart condition’
HCM is a genetic condition where the muscular wall of the heart becomes thickened, making it harder for the heart to pump blood around the body.
By Jane Kirby
8 Jan 2025
Science
Having a glass of milk a day ‘cuts risk of bowel cancer by almost a fifth’
One in 20 women and one in 17 men in the UK will be diagnosed with bowel cancer in their lifetime.
By Jane Kirby
8 Jan 2025
Politics
Starmer: More patients to be treated privately in bid to slash NHS waiting lists
Women on gynaecological waiting lists and orthopaedics patients are among those who will be offered treatment privately.
By Jane Kirby
6 Jan 2025
Politics
Starmer promises to reform NHS and ‘fight for it day and night’
The Prime Minister said the NHS must change, with more care closer to people’s homes and greater use of technology.
By Jane Kirby
6 Jan 2025
Science
UK’s first liver transplant for advanced bowel cancer is a success
Bianca Perea was a bit bloated and constipated but had no idea her symptoms were cancer.
By Jane Kirby
6 Jan 2025
Politics
Put the heating on and layer up during cold snap, Health Secretary advises
The Health Secretary was asked about comments from Age UK that 2.5 million people need the winter fuel allowance but will not receive it.
By Jane Kirby
3 Jan 2025
Politics
People should be protected from catastrophic costs of upfront care – Streeting
The Health Secretary said ‘we’re determined to grip the crisis in social care’.
By Jane Kirby
3 Jan 2025
Health
Numbers in hospital with flu ‘rising at a very concerning rate’
Compared to last winter, the average number of flu patients in hospital in England is up sharply
By Jane Kirby
3 Jan 2025
Health
Rise in number of children needing treatment for severe mental health crisis
Under-18s requiring emergency care can be suicidal or may be seriously ill as a result of eating disorders.
By Jane Kirby
2 Jan 2025
Health
‘Troubling’ rise in people admitted to hospital due to lack of vitamins
Conditions such as iron deficiency can cause heart failure if left untreated.
By Jane Kirby
1 Jan 2025
Health
Thousands lose NHS healthcare funding after living ‘longer than expected’
Age UK said families find the system for NHS continuing healthcare ‘a complete con’, with decision-making being made on an ‘ad hoc’ basis.
By Jane Kirby
13 Dec 2024
Science
Bowel cancer cases in young people rising sharply in England, study finds
Experts believe poor diet, more ultra-processed foods, obesity and a lack of exercise are playing a role.
By Jane Kirby
11 Dec 2024
Science
Cancer one of top diseases to look for in older men with fatigue – study
Researchers said doctors should prioritise investigating cancer in men aged 70 and over with fatigue.
By Jane Kirby
10 Dec 2024