7 h. ago RFK Jr says Dr Oz is on his side as Bernie Sanders lists medical associations who support vaccines

Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr cited Dr Oz as an expert who supports his stance on vaccines during a fiery clash with Senator Bernie Sanders.

Politics

12 h. ago NHS cancels record number of planned operations at the last minute, data shows

The analysis by the PA news agency’s RADAR service also found more patients are waiting longer than the recommended 28 days for a new date.

Culture

6 d. ago Bernie Sanders demands that RFK Jr step down as health secretary

Vermont senator says Kennedy is endangering the health of the American people as head of the US health departmentBernie Sanders has joined in on growing public calls for Donald Trump’s health secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr, to resign, after recent chaos across US health agencies.In an op-ed published in the New York Times on Saturday, the Vermont senator accused Kennedy of “endangering the health of the American people now and into the future”, adding: “He must resign.” Continue reading...

Society

3 w. ago NHS waiting list up but number of patients facing longest waits falls

The figures come as Health Secretary Wes Streeting continues talks with the British Medical Association to prevent further resident doctor strikes.

Science

3 w. ago Health Secretary Wes Streeting admits there could be MORE NHS strikes

The Health Secretary welcomed the fact the British Medical Association (BMA) has agreed to use August as a 'window for negotiations' as a 'step in the right direction'.

Society

last month Wes Streeting urged to 'use negotiation window wisely' or face fresh strikes by resident doctors

British Medical Association representatives met with the health secretary on Tuesday, less than a week after ending a five-day walkout in a row over pay.

Events

last month New studies tie unrecognized deaths and health problems to Maui and LA wildfires

Three new studies highlight the severe health impacts of recent wildfires on Maui and in Los Angeles

Events

last month Resident doctors agree ‘window for negotiations’ with Streeting

It follows a five-day strike, which took place from July 25-30.

Politics