Assisted dying could lead to coercion - Streeting

The health secretary says changing the law could lead to ill people being "guilt-tripped" into ending their own lives. Source

Man's brain tumour shrinks by half in therapy trial

A doctor who designed a new radioactive treatment for glioblastoma says the result is "remarkable". Source

Deadly new drugs found in fake medicines in the UK

A mother says she remains in "disbelief" at the lack of testing for the drugs when someone has died. Source

Can AI make life easier for people with dementia?

AI projects are underway to help ease the challenges of dementia. Source

More details of NHS funding but questions remain

The government says it will invest £1.5bn in new equipment and buildings, in a bid to increase appointments. Source

Fertility rate in England and Wales drops to new low

Just over 591,000 babies were born in the UK last year - the lowest number in four decades Source

Doctor who urinated in hospital sink struck off

Graham Holmes worked as a locum consultant in Hampshire, Dorset, Greater Manchester and the Wirral. Source

How close were hospitals to collapse in Covid?

The Covid inquiry restarts its live hearings this week, after senior staff in the NHS revealed just how close some hospitals were to collapse Source

'A brain tumour the size of a tennis ball came out my eyebrow'

Patient Doreen Adams of Aberdeen says she is grateful for the benefits of the new brain surgery. Source

GPs advise not to ignore scabies symptoms

The itchy rash spreads via physical contact and is highly infectious, the Royal College of GP says. Source

Lucy Letby loses bid to appeal against conviction

Lucy Letby's bid to appeal against her conviction for the attempted murder of a baby is dismissed. Source

UK regulator tells doctors to watch out for obesity injection misuse

It follows reports of a rise in numbers of people who are not obese, becoming very sick. Source