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Melanoma skin cancer cases rising in UK May 26, 2024 in /by

The biggest increase is among the over 80s, with a marked rise in cases in adults aged 25-49.

Boy, 5, is world’s youngest to use bionic hero arm May 24, 2024 in /by

The life-changing Iron Man-style arm allows Jordon to grip two objects at the same time.

Boy, 5, is world’s youngest to use bionic hero arm May 24, 2024 in /by

The life-changing Iron Man-style arm allows Jordon to grip two objects at the same time.

Lucy Letby denied permission for baby murders appeal May 24, 2024 in /by

The 34-year-old was given 14 whole life terms last year after being found guilty of murdering babies.

Army backtracks on teen rejected over breast-cancer gene May 24, 2024 in /by

The Army had been accused of sexism after rejecting a teen who may have a gene raising her risk of breast cancer.

Rare illness dad could bleed to death at any moment May 24, 2024 in /by

Alberto Almeida's life was saved by blood donations after his illness led to serious haemorrhages.

‘Surgeon left a specimen bag inside me after hernia op’ May 23, 2024 in /by

Part of Tom Hadrys's bowel cut out during the operation was also left behind by the surgeon.

General election will not delay infected blood compensation May 23, 2024 in /by

Parliament should pass the necessary bill to progress the legislation, government says.

What is the law on assisted suicide and euthanasia? May 22, 2024 in /by

Many countries have legalised assisted dying, assisted suicide or euthanasia, which are different.

What is the infected blood scandal and will there be compensation? May 21, 2024 in /by

Thousands were infected with HIV and hepatitis C, in the worst treatment disaster in NHS history.