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Resident doctors in Scotland begin ballot for strike action

BMA Scotland says ministers went back on a pay agreement but Health Secretary Neil Gray says it is a "fair, affordable, equitable pay offer".

‘I could hardly walk’ – the issue that affects one in five mums

Two mothers who experienced pelvic girdle pain say being aware of the risk will help people seek treatment.

A simple hack to help you switch off after work

Dr Claire Ashley shares her tip on the Woman's Hour Guide to Life.

Why are resident doctors striking and how much are they paid?

Resident doctors in England will strike between 17 and 22 December, in the 14th walkout since 2023.

NHS tracker – are hospital waiting times improving near you?

Use our interactive tracker to see if treatment waits are getting better at your local hospital.

NHS waiting list down after three months of rises

At the end of September, the backlog stood at 7.39 million in England.

NHS waiting list down – how is your hospital doing?

At the end of September, the backlog stood at 7.39 million in England.

Type 1 diabetes is worse in young children – now scientists know why

They show cells that control blood sugar are more vulnerable in early childhood.

Hospitals knew a heart device led to more patients’ deaths – but they kept using it

Almost half of patients given a heart pump, after the NHS had raised concerns about it, died soon after.

Hospitals knew a heart device led to more patients’ deaths – but they kept using it

Almost half of patients given a heart pump, after the NHS had raised concerns about it, died soon after.