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Thousands miss NHS screenings due to admin error

BBC Health RSS Feed - Tue, 03/11/2025 - 19:13
Routine screening invitations were not sent because of an error dating back to 2008.

Government backs miscarriage bereavement leave

BBC Health RSS Feed - Tue, 03/11/2025 - 17:57
A group of MPs want workers to get the right to leave if they suffer a miscarriage before 24 weeks.

Annual jab for HIV protection passes trial hurdle

BBC Health RSS Feed - Tue, 03/11/2025 - 17:37
Lenacapavir, which stops HIV from replicating inside cells, has passed early safety tests.

Annual jab for HIV protection passes trial hurdle

BBC Health RSS Feed - Tue, 03/11/2025 - 17:37
Lenacapavir, which stops HIV from replicating inside cells, has passed early safety tests.

Giving blood linked to lower risk of pre-cancer gene

BBC Health RSS Feed - Tue, 03/11/2025 - 13:38
Frequent donors were more likely to have different genetic changes in their blood stem cells, scientists found.

Windass: 'Dementia scares me, we need more help'

BBC Health RSS Feed - Tue, 03/11/2025 - 13:00
The former footballer has been speaking about his future after stage two diagnosis.

Michael Gove denies trying to circumvent Dyson ventilator checks

BBC Health RSS Feed - Tue, 03/11/2025 - 12:29
Former cabinet minister says it would be ludicrous to suggest he tried to shortcut safety checks in the pandemic.

Michael Gove denies trying to circumvent Dyson ventilator checks

BBC Health RSS Feed - Tue, 03/11/2025 - 12:29
Former cabinet minister says it would be ludicrous to suggest he tried to shortcut safety checks in the pandemic.

Doctors didn't warn women of 'risky sex' drug urges

BBC Health RSS Feed - Tue, 03/11/2025 - 07:36
Patients given drugs for movement disorders like restless leg syndrome say their behaviour changed entirely.

Doctors didn't warn women of 'risky sex' drug urges

BBC Health RSS Feed - Tue, 03/11/2025 - 07:36
Patients given drugs for movement disorders like restless leg syndrome say their behaviour changed entirely.

'I couldn't cope if I passed condition to my kids'

BBC Health RSS Feed - Tue, 03/11/2025 - 06:06
A genetic testing service based in Devon is praised by a woman with a rare skin condition.

'I couldn't cope if I passed condition to my kids'

BBC Health RSS Feed - Tue, 03/11/2025 - 06:06
A genetic testing service based in Devon is praised by a woman with a rare skin condition.

Mary Macdonald Bursary Winners 2025

IBMS News Feed - Tue, 03/11/2025 - 00:00
Congratulations to all recipients of the 2025 Mary Macdonald Bursary.

Honouring Geoffrey Trew’s Service to IBMS

IBMS News Feed - Tue, 03/11/2025 - 00:00
Recognising his lasting impact on verification and training as he retires

Major cuts at NHS HQ as more directors stand down

BBC Health RSS Feed - Mon, 03/10/2025 - 17:02
Up to 6,500 jobs could go as health secretary looks to bring NHS England closer to the government.

Major cuts at NHS HQ as more directors stand down

BBC Health RSS Feed - Mon, 03/10/2025 - 17:02
Up to 6,500 jobs could go as health secretary looks to bring NHS England closer to the government.

Lab-grown food could be sold in UK within two years

BBC Health RSS Feed - Mon, 03/10/2025 - 01:38
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is looking at how it can speed up the approval process for lab-grown foods.

Software bug at firm left NHS data 'vulnerable to hackers'

BBC Health RSS Feed - Mon, 03/10/2025 - 01:24
The NHS is looking into claims that a software flaw at Medefer left patient data vulnerable.

RCPath Recognises Debra Padgett with Fellowship

IBMS News Feed - Mon, 03/10/2025 - 00:00
Previous IBMS President awarded prestigious Honorary Fellowship for her contributions to pathology and biomedical science

'I was drawn into a secretive world of chemsex and it turned me into a zombie'

BBC Health RSS Feed - Sun, 03/09/2025 - 00:40
Calls are made to help address stigmas attached to chemsex and improve support.

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