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Ella Pickover
Crime
Compensation scheme for blood scandal ‘stripped victims of their dignity’
Charities have welcomed an additional report into compensation for infected blood victims.
By
Ella Pickover
9 Jul 2025
Health
Alcohol plans ‘not fit for purpose’ as drinking habits change
Experts have issued a call to action to tackle problem drinking.
By
Ella Pickover
4 Apr 2025
Business News
Young children should avoid drinks with sweeteners, experts say
However, for older children sweeteners are a better alternative to sugar, they suggest.
By
Ella Pickover
2 Apr 2025
Health
Call for interim payouts for children harmed by surgeon at the centre of probe
Full settlements could take ‘years’ lawyers have said.
By
Ella Pickover
2 Apr 2025
Health
Hand transplant recipient hugs donor’s sister in emotional first meeting
Julie Wild’s hands, pancreas, liver, and both kidneys were all donated after she died of a sudden brain bleed in 2019.
By
Ella Pickover
2 Apr 2025
Business News
Big tobacco should be forced to pay ‘polluter pays levy’ – MPs
They called for more action to make smoking ‘obsolete’ in 20 years.
By
Ella Pickover
2 Apr 2025
Science
Tackling bad cholesterol levels with statins may reduce dementia risk – study
People with low levels of ‘bad’ cholesterol are less likely to develop dementia, experts found.
By
Ella Pickover
1 Apr 2025
Health
Blind and deaf people face significant ‘barriers’ to access medicines – report
A new report for the Patent Safety Commissioner explored the challenges faced by people with sensory impairment.
By
Ella Pickover
31 Mar 2025
Health
NHS challenges companies to give staff time off for lifesaving cancer checks
Outgoing NHS boss Amanda Pritchard said that ‘simple steps can save lives’.
By
Ella Pickover
31 Mar 2025
Science
Screen time before bed linked to poorer sleep in adults – study
And the problem is worse for night owls.
By
Ella Pickover
27 Mar 2025
Health
Martha’s Rule is ‘reducing harm’ as thousands seek second opinion, MPs told
The scheme was set up following the death Martha Mills.
By
Ella Pickover
26 Mar 2025
Business News
Smoke-free nation will ‘boost jobs and the economy’ – report
The report was published as MPs prepare to vote on the Tobacco and Vapes Bill.
By
Ella Pickover
26 Mar 2025
Science
Baby given new gene therapy in groundbreaking trial
It is hoped that the new therapy will work as well as a liver transplant for some patients.
By
Ella Pickover
21 Mar 2025
Health
Right time to scrap NHS England – Pritchard
Amanda Pritchard gave a final public speech as NHS boss.
By
Ella Pickover
19 Mar 2025
Health
Minister raises concerns over ‘ease’ of becoming counsellor or therapist
Officials are to look into the issue, Stephen Kinnock said.
By
Ella Pickover
19 Mar 2025
Health
Only one in 10 treatments for lower back pain ‘are effective’ – study
But researchers found that evidence was ‘inconclusive’ for a number of treatments.
By
Ella Pickover
18 Mar 2025
Science
Tastebuds in follicles could lead to new treatments for unwanted hair – experts
The ‘fascinating’ discovery could be he first step to discover new ways to treat excess hair.
By
Ella Pickover
18 Mar 2025
Health
About 10 deaths linked to NHS screening error as thousands go unchecked
People should have been invited for cancer screening but were accidentally missed.
By
Ella Pickover
11 Mar 2025
Science
HIV prevention medication ‘could one day be a yearly jab’ – study suggests
Yearly doses could reduce barriers people face to taking preventative HIV medication, researchers said.
By
Ella Pickover
11 Mar 2025
Health
Dozens of women found to have increased cancer risk in Sarah Harding study
Her Girls Aloud bandmates said they ‘miss Sarah every day’.
By
Ella Pickover
11 Mar 2025
Health
NHS dental charges to rise with lowest level of care up to £27.40
The British Dental Association said the charges will rise by an average of 2.3%.
By
Ella Pickover
11 Mar 2025
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