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Great Ormond Street reviews 700 children treated by ex-surgeon

The patients were treated by Yaser Jabbar, a consultant orthopaedic surgeon who worked at the hospital’s lower limb reconstruction service.

Alzheimer's drug Leqembi promises to give patients more time, but they face a long road to treatment

Leqembi's rollout has been slowed by bottlenecks related to reimbursement uncertainties, diagnostic test requirements and regular brain scans, among others.

Plan to hit 18-week NHS wait target 'set to fail'

Health bosses warn major change is needed as ministers in England prepare to publish a wide-ranging review.

NHS 'broken' by past governments, Starmer tells BBC

The prime minister said the upcoming Lord Darzi review will reveal too many are let down by the NHS.

Men on sodium valproate told to use contraception

There is a potential, small increased risk of autism and other neurodevelopmental problems, experts say

Baby poo study reveals mysteries of newborn guts

Scientists work out which bacteria populate babies guts first - and what it could mean for their health.

Healthy Returns: Eli Lilly could soon become the first $1 trillion health-care stock

Eli Lilly could be on its way to topping $1 trillion in market value. Meanwhile, Abbott launches its first over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor in U.S.

Abbott launches its first over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor in the U.S.

Abbott Laboratories announced Lingo, its first over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor, is available in the U.S.

Nurse cleared of baby kidnap plot says life ruined

Safia Ahmadie was cleared by a jury after 48 minutes, but says the experience left her "smashed".

Hospice to cut jobs and services over funding shortfall

St Catherine’s Hospice's chief executive says the decision to cut jobs has been "heartbreaking".

GE Healthcare shows signs of life, but a lingering uncertainty keeps us on the sidelines

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

What is the UK Covid inquiry and how does it work?

The next public hearings will consider how the pandemic affected healthcare systems across the UK.

We're taking a nearly 300% profit on a hot drug stock — adhering to an investing rule to live by

This trim is all about discipline.

A journey inside Epic Systems' mythical and sprawling campus, a world away from Wall Street

Epic Systems, a 45-year-old health-care software company, remains privately held with a sprawling campus that's far from Wall Street or Silicon Valley.

Alopecia: New NHS drug 'could make life so much easier'

The autoimmune condition affects people differently - some think the drug could be life-changing.

What the outdoor smoking ban in Australia could tell us about UK's future

In Australia, smoking outdoors in pubs is heavily regulated - could the UK follow suit?

FDA authorizes Novavax’s updated Covid vaccine, paving way for fall rollout

The decision comes only a week after it approved a new round of messenger RNA shots from Pfizer and Moderna, which both target an offshoot of JN.1 called KP.2.

What is the plan to give polio vaccines to children in Gaza?

Pauses to fighting will allow hundreds of thousands of Gaza children to be vaccinated against polio.

Hospitality and health leaders clash on outdoor smoking plan

The prime minister says his government is looking at tougher rules to reduce the burden on the NHS.

NHS warns of continued short supply of blood

England's blood donor service says blood stocks are in short supply, amid a fresh appeal for donors.

Eli Lilly releases new form of weight loss drug Zepbound for half the price to boost access, supply

Eli Lilly is offering 2.5-milligram and 5-milligram single-dose vials of Zepbound for $399 per month and $549 per month, respectively.

Healthy Returns: What to know about the latest round of Pfizer, Moderna Covid vaccines

A brand new round of Covid shots from Pfizer and Moderna is about to reach Americans. Meanwhile, CNBC tested out Dexcom’s new CGM Stelo.

Dexcom launches first over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor. Here's what it's like

Dexcom launched its continuous glucose monitor called Stelo on Monday, which is available without a prescription

What is mpox and why has the WHO declared it a public health emergency?

Here's what we know about the latest mpox outbreak.

U.S. will again offer free at-home Covid tests starting in late September

Americans will soon be able to use COVIDtests.gov to request four free tests, Biden administration officials said.

Will the NHS ever pay for the new era of dementia drugs?

The choice to not fund Alzheimer's drug lecanemab caused upset, but it is not a “wonder drug”.

Why the latest mpox outbreak is raising alarm among health experts

The WHO's director for Europe, Dr. Hans Kluge, said Tuesday that the outbreak is "not the new Covid" and that it can be stopped with international cooperation.

New, deadlier mpox found in Thailand: These Asian nations have ramped up precautions

More cases of the dangerous strain has been identified outside the African continent.

FDA approves updated Pfizer, Moderna Covid vaccines as virus surges; shots to be available within days

The Covid jabs target a strain called KP.2, a descendant of the highly contagious omicron subvariant JN.1 that began circulating widely in the U.S. this year.

Jim Cramer looks at reasons for the market decline and provides new views on 3 stocks

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

Does eating meat raise the risk of diabetes?

A study of nearly two million people finds a link with processed meats - but experts say it should not cause panic.

How worried should we be about mpox?

As a global emergency is declared over mpox, our health and science correspondent assesses the threat.

Epic Systems is building more than 100 new AI features for doctors and patients. Here's what's coming

Health-care executives are visiting Epic's headquarters this week to learn about its new software products and updates.

Health-care marketplace Sesame to offer compounded versions of Wegovy through new $249 weight loss program

Sesame is offering compounded semaglutide — the active ingredient in Wegovy and Ozempic — to help users access obesity and diabetes treatments amid shortages.

As strength training gets more popular, Peloton and Planet Fitness shift focus

With more women and young people opting for weights at the gym, both Peloton and Planet Fitness are expanding investments in strength over cardio.

Research finds drones can deliver blood safely

A project finds drone delivery does not influence the blood's quality or how long it lasts.

Eli Lilly's weight loss drug slashes the risk of developing diabetes in long-term trial

The late-stage trial on tirzepatide also found that patients experienced sustained weight loss over the roughly three-year treatment period.

Healthy Returns: The race to develop combination shots targeting Covid, flu is heating up

Pfizer faced a setback with its combo Covid-flu shot, which could allow Moderna and others to gain ground. Meanwhile, Epic's UGM meeting is underway.

Mpox not new Covid and can be stopped, expert says

The world must act now to ensure vaccines reach the areas most in need, the WHO's Dr Hans Kluge says.

Mpox is 'not the new Covid' and the disease can be stopped, WHO director says

Mpox is "not the new Covid" and the risk to the general population is low, according to the WHO's regional director for Europe.

Jim Cramer says a double developer stock upgrade signals city real estate back

Jim Cramer's daily rapid fire looks at stocks in the news outside the CNBC Investing Club portfolio.

Here's why Walgreens and CVS retail pharmacies are struggling — and what they're doing to fix it

Drugstores remain an important fixture of the U.S. health-care system that tens of millions of Americans rely on, but they may need to reinvent themselves.

Mpox outbreak: Here's how Asian nations have reacted to WHO emergency declaration

China's customs authorities announced they will strengthen surveillance at ports of entry.

Mpox vaccine maker Bavarian Nordic seeks ‘critical’ EU approval for teens after WHO declares health emergency

CEO Paul Chaplin told CNBC that the expanded approval for 12- to 17-year-olds would be crucial in tackling the latest outbreak.

A wave of biological privacy laws may be coming as tech gadgets capture our brain waves

As consumer technology capturing brain data proliferates under the radar of medical device regulation, Colorado has changed its privacy act to include biology.

Epic Systems is pushing hospital customers to use new federal network for sharing medical records

Epic Systems on Friday said its customers will all use a new government-backed network to exchange medical records by the end of next year

Gilead Sciences alleges dangerous drug-counterfeiting operation at two NYC pharmacies in lawsuit

Gilead alleges it uncovered a drug-counterfeiting operation in which its HIV medications were tampered with and improperly resold before reaching patients.

What is the infected blood scandal?

Thousands were infected with HIV and hepatitis C, in the worst treatment disaster in NHS history.

What's next for the Biden administration's Medicare drug price negotiations

The Medicare negotiations are a multi-round process that could produce more savings for taxpayers and seniors and put more pressure on drugmakers over time.

What is mpox and how is it spread?

Mpox, which used to be called monkeypox, is declared a global public health emergency.

Ten tips for sleeping in hot weather

A simple guide on how to get a good night's sleep in the heat.

The junior doctors' strikes may be over. But is trouble ahead?

The end of the pay dispute sounded too good to be true. And now some are wondering if it might be.

Slimming jabs: 'I thought my body was shutting down'

BBC Investigations speaks to people damaged by illegal and often fake slimming drug injection kits.

Why we might never know the truth about ultra-processed foods

Experts can’t agree how exactly they affect us and it’s not clear that science will give us an answer.

UV levels explained - how do I protect myself?

How to be sun savvy and get the right level of protection from UV rays.

How the UK planned for the wrong pandemic

Over-confidence, wasted opportunities and muddled-thinking left UK sleep-walking into Covid.

What does hot weather do to the body?

What impact do high temperatures have on our bodies?

Paris: Grassroots to Glory

The Paralympic Rowing Cox will compete a year after getting the all clear from cancer.

Paris: Grassroots to Glory

The Rugby 7s player has struggled with body image in the past, but says sport has helped

How Dame Deborah James helped save a mum's life

A mother-of-three shared her story with Dame Deborah's mother Heather on BBC Breakfast.

Before US Senate panel, scientist defends his rejection of Covid-19 lab leak theory

The four scientists testifying, as well as lawmakers, acknowledge that the roots of the coronavirus will never be known with certainty.

What is the law on assisted suicide and euthanasia?

Many countries have legalised assisted dying, assisted suicide or euthanasia, which are different.

Melanoma skin cancer cases rising in UK

The biggest increase is among the over 80s, with a marked rise in cases in adults aged 25-49.

Infected blood victims could get £2m compensation

Government unveils package after final report of public inquiry into scandal published on Monday.

'Blood compensation comes too late for my husband'

The government announced what it calls a "comprehensive" compensation scheme on Tuesday.

'An abuse by people supposedly there to care'

Victims of the scandal said they had been "gaslit for generations" and felt "vindicated" by the report.

Covid-19 remains a worse killer than the flu, US study finds

Despite the pandemic being over, Covid-19 carries a 35 per cent higher risk of death in hospital patients, study finds.

I lost mum, dad and sister to HIV in blood scandal

Families torn apart by the infected blood scandal break their silence to BBC Panorama.

Man had rare Covid infection that lasted 613 days, showed extensive mutations

Cases like this increase the risk of more dangerous coronavirus variants emerging, researchers say.

Children used as 'guinea pigs' in clinical trials

They were given infected blood products in trials without their knowledge, the BBC has found.

Can health secretary name NHS trusts performing well?

Victoria Atkins is challenged to name some health trusts meeting their targets to cut waiting lists.

'I embrace my alopecia, but I’d love my old hair back’

People living with alopecia could have access to treatment on the NHS in Scotland for the first time.

Largest Covid-19 vaccine study yet finds links to health conditions

More than 13.5 billion doses of Covid vaccines have been administered globally over the past three years. A small proportion were injured by the shots, stoking debate about their benefits versus harms.

'There are loads of people that vape at school'

A group of teenagers in Fife have been making a documentary about the impact of disposable vapes.

Nearly 10,000 died from Covid-19 last month, fuelled by gatherings and new variant, WHO says

Almost 10,000 Covid-19 deaths were reported in December, the WHO said, as it warned the virus remained a threat despite partially passing under the radar.

WHO classifies JN.1 coronavirus strain as ‘variant of interest’

The strain makes up an estimated 15 per cent to 29 per cent of cases in the US, and some infections have been detected in China, though the public health risk remains low.

Five takeaways from Johnson at the Covid inquiry

The former PM is the most high-profile witness so far to testify at the inquiry into the pandemic.

'Moronic': Vicious Covid WhatsApps reveal No 10 battles

"Meltdown", "liar", "embarrassing" - messages lay bare Downing Street divisions during the pandemic.

Nobel Medicine Prize 2023: how Katalin Kariko helped pave way for Covid-19 vaccine discoveries

Katalin Kariko’s obsession with researching mRNA to fight disease once cost her a faculty position at a prestigious US university. Now, her pioneering work has won her the Nobel Prize in Medicine.

Anti-Covid drug molnupiravir may have led to virus mutations, study says

Pharmaceutical giant Merck’s antiviral pill molnupiravir was one of the earliest treatments rolled out during the pandemic to prevent Covid becoming more severe in vulnerable people.

WHO warns of ‘concerning’ Covid-19 trends ahead of winter

Covid-19 death toll is on the rise again in the Middle East and Asia, while intensive care unit admissions are increasing in Europe, the WHO says.

WHO classifies Eris as Covid-19 ‘variant of interest’

The fast-spreading variant also known as Eris, the most prevalent in the United States, also has been detected in China, South Korea, Japan and Canada, among other countries.

Pioneer of mRNA vaccine touts technology’s promise while in Hong Kong for award, recalls how Covid placed her in spotlight

Hungarian-American biochemist Professor Katalin Kariko hopes mRNA science can be used for wound-healing and to prevent or treat other conditions, even cancer.

Covid inquiry: The UK pandemic in numbers

Explore the data on how the coronavirus pandemic unfolded in the UK.

Hong Kong can attract pharmaceutical giants by having own drug regulatory system, health chief says while citing need for R&D in Covid aftermath

Health secretary Lo Chung-mau says firms are often spurred to carry out research where a regulator is based.

Ex-medical officer close to tears over Covid deaths

Dame Sally Davies apologises to bereaved families and says the UK was poorly prepared for the pandemic.

Cheap diabetes drug cuts risk of long Covid by 40 per cent, study shows

The findings on metformin – the most common medication for treating type 2 diabetes – could be a ‘landmark’ in the fight against the little-understood condition.

Hong Kong gloves tycoon pivots to produce Covid-killing reusable masks with lifespan of up to 4 years

Entrepreneur Juliana Lam founded Innotier, whose mask she says can instantly eliminate 99 per cent of the coronavirus and last for up to 200 washes.

Coronavirus Hong Kong: parents warned about rise of other respiratory illnesses despite Covid wave peaking

HKU experts sound alert on flu, RSV and pneumococcal infections, with children and elderly most at risk.

Covid Hong Kong: daily caseloads will drop soon, pandemic advisers forecast, with current ‘small wave’ no cause for alarm

Professor Lau Yu-lung from HKU says city experienced an expected ‘small wave’ and there is no need for concern as most people have immunity.

Beyond Covid-19, WHO chief hopes for ‘historic’ pandemic accord

WHO member countries have begun negotiations towards an international agreement aimed to ensure the world is better equipped to prevent or more effectively respond the next time a pandemic hits.

Coronavirus Hong Kong: daily caseloads hit 10,000, but health chief says outbreak manageable amid high vaccination rate, lower Covid severity

But Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau assures public high vaccination rate and lower severity of illness mean outbreak still manageable.

Coronavirus Hong Kong: US drug maker Moderna says bivalent Covid vaccine approved for local use, marking second such jab available in city

Bivalent vaccines target Omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5, with the first such jab by BioNTech introduced in December.

Hong Kong experts urge city to stay vigilant as WHO declares end to Covid-19 global public health emergency

Residents advised to get vaccines and booster shots to keep themselves safe because ‘battle is far from over’.

Singapore’s Covid cases are on the rise, but most young children aren’t fully protected by jabs

Only 28 per cent of children aged five to 11 have ‘minimum protection’ against the disease, according to the city state’s Health Ministry, as weekly Covid case numbers top 27,000.

WHO says Covid deaths down 95 per cent this year, hopeful of declaring end of emergency phase

WHO chief says hopeful of moving out of Covid emergency phase ‘sometime this year’.

Private doctors in Hong Kong allowed to order more Covid-19 oral drugs from government to help tackle surge in cases

Family doctors had warned they were running out of oral antivirals Paxlovid and molnupiravir as cases climbed in the past two weeks.

Mobile printer for mRNA vaccine patches could be used for ‘next Covid’, scientists say

These ‘microneedle patches’ can be self-administered, are relatively painless, and could be more palatable to the vaccine-hesitant.

WHO warns Covid pandemic remains volatile, ‘still a lot of people dying’

In the last 28 days, more than 23,000 deaths and three million new cases have been reported to the World Health Organization.

Hong Kong has dumped 50,000 Covid vaccine doses since start of inoculation drive, including improperly stored stock

Wastage inevitable and proportion of discarded jabs, at 0.2 per cent, small, medical experts say.

Coronavirus: Hong Kong detects 7 cases of highly infectious Omicron subvariant that has caused alarm overseas, authorities confirm

Top health expert Professor David Hui says XBB.1.16 subvariant found in some of city’s testing samples.

Coronavirus: Hong Kong government adviser expects WHO to declare end to pandemic ‘in about 3 months’, but warns of current flu surge

Professor Lau Yu-lung assures residents city is on track to normality, with most of population vaccinated or having acquired immunity through infection.

WHO says China has more Covid-19 origin data: ‘We need to know’

The health agency’s chief demanded that Beijing share all relevant information, saying that if it does, ‘we will know what happened’.

Hong Kong doctors observe Covid vaccine rush with 2 weeks to go before jabs become chargeable

Health sector representatives estimate costs could be similar to what mainland visitors are charged for the BioNTech bivalent jab, at HK$1,800.

Coronavirus: who can get free fourth or fifth booster shot under Hong Kong’s revised vaccine scheme?

Starting late April, city will stop offering free additional boosters to all residents.

Covid Hong Kong: government pandemic adviser defends vaccine policy to charge for fourth, fifth shots

HKU expert Ivan Hung says move would mean public resources can be focused on vulnerable groups instead.

Covid vaccines past ‘use by’ date given to patients at Hong Kong private clinic – investigation launched

Department of Health on routine check finds 14 people given expired BioNTech bivalent vaccine shots at Kowloon Bay medical centre.

Are weight-loss injections the answer to obesity?

The appeal is clear - but should we be turning to appetite-suppressing injections?

New Covid-19 origins data points to raccoon dogs in China market

A new analysis of specimens collected in 2020 in Wuhan found evidence of the virus along with genetic material from raccoon dogs, according to scientists.

Got too many masks after Hong Kong axed its face covering rules? Here are some helpful hints for using them up

Internet users suggest converting masks into improvised feather dusters, while health expert advises residents to keep one month’s supply just in case.

Chinese pharmaceutical stocks surge as flu overtakes Covid-19 to become main virus ravaging mainland

Shares of Chinese drug makers that produce medication for influenza have made strong gains, as the ailment overtakes Covid-19 as the major pandemic ravaging the country.

No more masks by April? Hong Kong finance chief raises hopes by saying city will drop unpopular Covid rule by ‘end of season’

Financial Secretary Paul Chan takes questions on radio programme, but most callers focused on mask mandate instead of overall budget blueprint.

Singapore says death of man in 2021 is first linked to Covid-19 vaccine

The health ministry said the Bangladeshi’s death from heart inflammation 21 days after he took Moderna-Spikevax jab was a medical misadventure.

Coronavirus: Hong Kong’s daily RAT policy for students ‘likely to be removed’ by next month if Covid situation stable, education chief says

Secretary for Education Christine Choi says authorities will review local Covid trend and take into account experts’ views.

Infected blood inquiry: Five things we have learned

An inquiry into the "worst treatment disaster in NHS history" hears its final evidence.

Hong Kong customs seizes Covid-19 drugs worth HK$15 million, arrests 20 suspects

Preliminary tests found that one type of medication did not contain the claimed ingredients.

Merck’s Covid-19 drug linked to new virus mutations, study says

Merck & Co’s Covid-19 pill is giving rise to new mutations of the virus in some patients, according to a study that underscores the risk of trying to intentionally alter the pathogen’s genetic code.

Patients behaving strangely: Hong Kong doctors report people chasing Covid antivirals, collecting for many ‘family members’

Medical Association says it is suspicious how some patients go from doctor to doctor asking for Covid drugs.

Coronavirus: patients at Hong Kong isolation facilities set to leave as mandatory stays end

Mandatory tests for travellers and quota for mainland China border crossings may also end in coming days, says pro-Beijing heavyweight Tam Yiu-chung.

Coronavirus: room exists to further ease testing for Hong Kong, mainland China cross-border travellers, CY Leung says, while expert proposes review

Leung, now a vice-chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, points to caseloads being kept at bay despite border reopening and festive break.

Covid-19: Hong Kong must decide for itself when to lift curbs, health experts say ahead of WHO decision on pandemic status

Local health experts also discuss if Hong Kong government should begin review of epidemic response soon or wait until later date.

Coronavirus: lift mask mandate for outdoors after winter flu threat, Hong Kong government pandemic adviser urges

Chinese University professor and government pandemic adviser David Hui says masks should still be worn on public transport, as well as in hospitals and care homes.

Covid-19: China’s ‘exhausted’ doctors and nurses work long hours for reduced pay

Doctors and nurses in some of China’s public hospitals are facing pay cuts or salary delays amid a surge in coronavirus cases, as local government finances come under extreme strain.

Coronavirus: 1 in 7 Hongkongers vaccinated with 4 shots; isolation order for infected patients could be dropped ‘by end of January’

Civil service minister Ingrid Yeung reveals more than 1 million residents have received fourth Covid jab, urges young and elderly to get their shots soon.

Millennials and Covid stress: Hong Kong beauty queen hid in hotel, bingeing on piles of junk food

Many Hongkongers aged 25 to 40 faced physical and mental health issues during pandemic, survey shows.

Cross-border parents urge government to reopen Lo Wu checkpoint to help students get to class in Hong Kong

Survey finds more than one in three cross-border pupils prefer the checkpoint for their daily commute.

How 175 British children were infected with HIV

Families of some of those affected are giving evidence at a public inquiry into the treatment disaster.

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