Entries by BBC News

New blood test ‘can predict’ breast cancer return /in /by

The test can find traces of a tumour's DNA before a full relapse, allowing treatment to start early, experts say.

Tories pledge new GP surgeries in community care boost /in /by

The party says allowing pharmacies to treat more conditions will also free up GP appointments.

At-home saliva test may catch deadly prostate cancers /in /by

Research suggests cheap and simple spit tests may be better at catching the disease than blood tests.

‘By the time my pension’s sorted, will I be here?’ /in /by

A former police officer fears she may not live to see the pension boost she has been promised.

Thousands of cancer patients to trial personalised vaccines /in /by

Thousands of people in England are set to get access to a new type of treatment to fight their disease.

Widespread NHS computer issues linked to patient harm /in /by

IT failures have been linked to the deaths of three patients and more than 100 cases of serious harm.

NHS computer issues linked to patient harm /in /by

IT failures have been linked to the deaths of three patients and more than 100 cases of serious harm.

Junior doctors call five-day pre-election strike /in /by

Ministers accuse doctors' union of "cynical" tactics with walkout due to start on 27 June in England.

Labour promises to hit 18-week NHS waiting target /in /by

Party pledges to achieve goal within five years as it sets out steps to tackle backlog in England.

Martha’s rule: Mother encouraged as hospitals sign up /in /by

It will give seriously ill patients and their families access to a second opinion.