People having planned surgery at the end of the week are more likely to die than those having operations at the beginning of the week, research suggests.

The first vaccine which protects children against hand, foot and mouth disease has been reported by scientists in China.

A Polish man who received a face transplant three weeks after being disfigured in a workplace accident has seen his new face in a mirror for the first time.

People who have surgery towards the end of the week are more likely to die than those who have procedures earlier on, researchers say.

Waiting time targets for urgent cancer cases in Wales are still being missed, despite the first minister's pledge they would be met by March.

Scotland's largest health board is cracking down on smoking in hospital grounds with rebranded entrances and smoke-free wardens.

Sir Bruce Keogh, the medical director of NHS England, said there could be more than one reason behind any difference in the quality of care people for those who have operations on a Friday and those operated on earlier in the week, citing "some kind of systemic problem" as one of them.

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