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Doctor strike inflicting pain and misery on patients, says health secretary /in /by

Health Secretary Wes Streeting says the five-day strike by resident doctors is "completely irresponsible".

Resident doctors in Scotland begin ballot for strike action /in /by

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 /in /by

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 /in /by

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

NHS waiting list down after three months of rises /in /by

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 /in /by

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 /in /by

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

Streeting accuses doctors’ union of acting ‘like cartel’ /in /by

The health secretary launches strongest criticism yet of the union ahead of Friday's strike by resident doctors.

The benefits of giving someone the benefit of the doubt /in /by

Psychologist Kimberley Wilson explains why it can be a more peaceful way to live.

Thousands of NHS staff in England to lose jobs after deal approved /in /by

The compromise deal would allow the NHS to overspend this year.