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Mums call for Strep B screening to save babies

Parents say their children may not have become ill if screening had been available.

Dad died of cancer while partner was being treated

The parents of two young boys were diagnosed with cancer within days of each other.

More young people out of work due to health, study says

A Resolution Foundation report is calling for action to support young people's mental health.

Physician associate law may confuse patients – BMA

Plans for the doctors' regulator to license less-qualified health workers are under attack.

Junior doctors strike for 10th time over pay

NHS bosses warn of significant disruption to services in England during the five-day walkout.

Germany legalises cannabis, but makes it hard to buy

Under the law backed by MPs, possession will be legal, but strict rules mean it will be complicated.

Health workers still waiting for promised payments

Social enterprises say hardworking front-line staff have not received one-off payments agreed last May.

ITV to make drama about contaminated blood scandal

The series follows after the success of Mr Bates Vs the Post Office, which drew in over 10m viewers.

First alopecia treatment recommended on the NHS

The daily pill, ritlecitinib or Litfulo, helps fight inflammation that can lead to hair loss.

Regulator sorry for past disciplining of gay doctors

The General Medical Council is "truly sorry' for past prejudices that ended some gay doctors' careers.