Ben Spencer

Doctors warned of a ‘tidal wave’ and say it’s already the worst winter they’ve seen outside Covid. People are rushing to protect themselves against both viruses

The number of children admitted to hospital for food reactions tripled in 20 years. Scientists are advocating changes to how we bring up baby

Health secretary visits stretched emergency departments as expert predicts thousands of needless deaths and public satisfaction with health service falls to new low

The hospital in Surrey is overcrowded, outdated and in urgent need of repairs. As flu rates surge, some days 60 or 70 patients are waiting for beds

The PM has appointed a troubleshooter to tackle one of our thorniest problems but she won’t report for three years. These are the problems she’ll face

Researchers hope sleep restriction will stop young people dwelling on their problems and prevent lifelong insomnia

Even the surgeon behind Britain’s first heart-lung transplant thinks this will eclipse his other achievements: artificial scaffolding that means no one will need repeat surgery

In a vow to end ‘like it or lump it’ culture, the health secretary wants shorter queues and dependable online booking

Greg Jackson says Labour could be punished like Joe Biden on the cost of living as ministers try to decarbonise electricity

The link between alcohol and cancer is back in the spotlight and America’s surgeon-general is calling for health warnings on bottles.