Shares of biotech Sarepta soar 40% after approval for most expensive treatment in the world
Parties ‘need to be honest’ about scale of investment needed to tackle health service crisis in England, warn analysts
Gustavo Petro accused of ‘destroying’ system as he pushes on with what he says is necessary overhaul
Alcohol, food, tobacco and fossil fuel sectors oppose efforts to target conditions linked to 2.7mn deaths a year, warns WHO
The sickness at the heart of US GDP
Launch highlights growth of venture philanthropy to boost search for treatments and cures
As incidence rises, breakthroughs in oncology show the value of research funding
Enterprises address gaps in basic areas after Covid pandemic exposed continent’s reliance on outside suppliers
Ransomware attempt on provider forces cancellations and delays blood tests and transfusion deliveries
Chronic NHS backlogs led to a 7% rise in private admissions between 2022-23
Radical advances in neurotechnology are helping disabled people walk and could provide the link between human and artificial intelligence
Analysts warn a key driver of US employment growth could be under threat
There is still substantial unmet demand in sectors such as education and healthcare
An FT special report looking at changes in healthcare, treatments and illness itself
Sceptics fear legislation could encourage suicide among those who might otherwise live
Teenagers help the company rethink care and identify technologies that can improve the patient experience
‘There’s a global labour failure through the mismatch in demand and the supply from the education system’
Pandemic, protests and war prompt wellbeing policy overhaul
Initiatives beyond pay can help tackle debilitating effects of money worries
Brian Langstaff’s long-awaited report found failures by government departments and various parts of NHS
Clinical study shows better hand and arm function after using non-invasive device to stimulate spinal cord
As the health benefits of anti-obesity medicines widen, pharma companies need to rethink what they charge
Public priorities at odds with government spending programme for community healthcare, data show
Findings on ‘metabolic risk factors’ reflect shift in biggest threats since start of 21st century
Pledge to spend £3.7bn on infrastructure by 2030 has so far not delivered
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