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BBC Health
AI toys for children misread emotions and respond inappropriately, researchers warn
In first study of its kind, Cambridge researchers found AI toys could misread some children's emotions. This update is best treated as…
13 Mar 2026 View brief →
BBC Health
Woman with rare blood feels ‘honoured’ to donate
A woman whose blood is so rare that it is frozen for up to three decades feels "very special". This update is…
13 Mar 2026 View brief →
NHS England
The £1.4bn opportunity: How reclassification can transform healthcare, improve access to medicines and enable growth
Expanding medicine reclassification could improve access to treatments, empower self-care, and reduce pressure on NHS services. This update is best treated as…
12 Mar 2026 View brief →
BBC Health
NHS tracker – are hospital waiting times improving near you?
Use our interactive tracker to see if treatment waits are getting better at your local hospital. Clinicians should expect patient questions about…
12 Mar 2026 View brief →
NHS England
3-year high in attacks on NHS staff
Almost 1 in 7 NHS staff (14.47%) were physically attacked by a patient or the public last year – the highest rate…
12 Mar 2026 View brief →
NHS England
NHS waiting list continues to fall despite record winter
The NHS has faced its busiest winter on record while bringing waiting lists to their lowest for almost 3 years. New figures…
12 Mar 2026 View brief →
BBC Health Oncology
Police probe breast cancer treatment allegations
The inquiry is being held over concerns of poor care at the County Durham and Darlington trust. This update is most useful…
12 Mar 2026 View brief →
BBC Health Mental Health / Psychiatry
Hundreds of GPs tell BBC they have never refused a fit note for mental health concerns
The number of fit notes issued has been rising, with more than 11.2m approved in England last year. This update is most…
12 Mar 2026 View brief →
BBC Health Oncology
Proton beam hope for asbestos cancer patients
Mesothelioma is an incurable cancer linked to asbestos, but a trial hopes to prolong patient lives. This update is most useful for…
11 Mar 2026 View brief →
UKHSA Infectious Disease
Midwives remain the most trusted source of information on pregnancy vaccination
Over 60% of pregnant women cite healthcare professional recommendation as a key driver for vaccine uptake, highlighting the critical influence of clinical…
11 Mar 2026 View brief →