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Boots has a new owner: Three ways it could affect you
The stalwart of Britain's High Street has been sold to a Canadian billionaire family. What will that mean for you?
October 9, 2026Report highlights flaws in ADHD and autism care
There is a risk of people being over-diagnosed with ADHD and autism, an official review in England has found.
October 9, 2026Humana surges after topping 2027 Medicare star ratings - Reuters
Humana surges after topping 2027 Medicare star ratings Reuters
October 9, 2026Most Medicare Advantage drug plan enrollees in high-quality plans, US government says - Reuters
Most Medicare Advantage drug plan enrollees in high-quality plans, US government says Reuters
October 8, 2026ADHD and autism at risk of over-diagnosis, says government review
The review, which focuses on younger people, warned there was a risk society was moving from an era of under-diagnosis to over-diagnosis.
October 8, 2026'Ominous signs' of winter pressures as NHS waiting list grows
NHS winter pressures appear to be building already, with rises in waiting times for planned surgery.
October 8, 2026UK pharmacy chain Boots sold in $8.9bn deal to Canadian billionaire family
The sale of the High Street chain was announced on Wednesday.
October 7, 2026US FDA expands use of Novartis drug for chronic skin condition - Reuters
US FDA expands use of Novartis drug for chronic skin condition Reuters
October 7, 2026Cancer patient hit with £680 in parking charges
Jeremy received four parking notices at Queen Alexandra Hospital after his free exemption expired.
October 6, 2026McKesson, CD&R to take infusion therapy provider Option Care private in $5.8 billion deal - Reuters
McKesson, CD&R to take infusion therapy provider Option Care private in $5.8 billion deal Reuters
October 6, 2026Becton Dickinson pledges $19 billion US investment in deal with government - Reuters
Becton Dickinson pledges $19 billion US investment in deal with government Reuters
October 6, 2026Indonesia's candidate for WHO chief calls on US to rejoin agency - Reuters
Indonesia's candidate for WHO chief calls on US to rejoin agency Reuters
October 6, 2026UK says it will monitor AI-based medical devices continually - Reuters
UK says it will monitor AI-based medical devices continually Reuters
October 5, 2026McKesson, CD&R near $5 billion-plus deal to buy Option Care, FT reports - Reuters
McKesson, CD&R near $5 billion-plus deal to buy Option Care, FT reports Reuters
October 5, 2026GP 10-minute appointment slots 'making it harder to do cancer checks'
Dr Amara Naseem says appointment times are not long enough to get the information she needs.
October 5, 2026Parents' plea for kidney transplant for daughter
Four-year-old Aryia needs a kidney transplant after doctors ruled out her parents as donors.
October 5, 2026US FDA extends review of Novo Nordisk's hemophilia drug over facility issues - Reuters
US FDA extends review of Novo Nordisk's hemophilia drug over facility issues Reuters
October 2, 2026AbbVie joins US government pilot to test drug discount rebates - Reuters
AbbVie joins US government pilot to test drug discount rebates Reuters
October 2, 2026Vance's fraud crackdown may raise costs for US health insurers, enrollees - Reuters
Vance's fraud crackdown may raise costs for US health insurers, enrollees Reuters
October 2, 2026Christa Pike is alive and receiving 'life-saving care' in hospital, her lawyers say
Pike had been on death row since she was convicted in 1996 for the murder of Colleen Slemmer.
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Boots has a new owner: Three ways it could affect you
If you have been looking to buy a health or beauty product, the chances are you will have shopped at a Boots somewhere in the UK. The pharmacy and retailer is a stalwart of Britain's high streets, wh
Report highlights flaws in ADHD and autism care
More on the risk of over-diagnosis of ADHD and autism.
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ADHD and autism at risk of over-diagnosis, says government review
There is a risk of people being over-diagnosed with ADHD and autism, an official review in England has found. Experts said a rise in diagnoses over the past 25 years meant cases now appear to be outs
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'Ominous signs' of winter pressures as NHS waiting list grows
The NHS in England experienced its busiest September on record There are "ominous signs" that winter pressures are already affecting the NHS in England, according to senior health leaders. The warni
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Boots sold in £7bn deal to Canadian billionaire family
Boots, the High Street pharmacy and retail chain, has been sold in an $8.9bn (£6.7bn) deal to Canada's billionaire Weston family. Wittington Investments, the holding company, confirmed it had agreed
Cancer patient hit with £680 in parking charges
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GP 10-minute appointment slots 'making it harder to do cancer checks'
Dr Amara Naseem says GPs are under pressure to offer more appointments, rather than a focus on quality treatment Pressure to provide more GP appointments is making it harder to include checks for gyn
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Christa Pike in critical condition after surviving two lethal injections, lawyer says
Watch: Witnesses recount Christa Pike's failed execution attempt Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike is in "critical condition, receiving life-saving care" at hospital, after surviving two lethal