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What was the biggest political lie of 2016?
This was the year of post-truth, but who told the greatest political porky?
Number of urgent operations cancelled by NHS England hits new record high
NHS England cancelled 446 urgent operations in November 2016 compared to 243 in November 2015.
Female genital mutilation parties widespread in England, warns charity
The Black Health Initiative warns midwives are flown in from Africa to carry out the illegal procedure on girls.
AA Gill's final column criticises NHS for limitations of UK cancer treatment
The cutting-edge, potentially life-extending treatment is currently unavailable on the NHS.
Pfizer fined £84m for overcharging NHS for anti-epilepsy drug
Fine relates to the price of phenytoin sodium capsules going up dramatically in 2012.
Ukip's Paul Nuttall confirms he wants to privatise NHS, despite party's stance
Newly elected leader was forced to defend the comments as he tried to woo Labour voters.
GlaxoSmithKline's new asthma drug earns UK approval after price cut
While Nucala has a list price of £840 per dose, the price it will be sold to the NHS is confidential.
Ukip deputy leader vows to supplant 'out of touch' Labour after Paul Nuttall election
Peter Whittle, Douglas Carswell and Lisa Duffy spoke to IBTimes UK after Nuttall's victory.
Autumn Statement: Government is borrowing huge sums - leaving us in a sea of debt
The plain fact is that we can't go on living beyond our means, borrowing our way out of every difficulty.
I used to work at Coca-Cola – sugary drinks should come with death warnings
Companies know sugary drinks are cash cows, and refuse to take responsibility for the problems they create.
Passports from patients may be needed to access NHS services to curb 'health tourism'
People may need two forms of ID before they get treatment at a hospital in England.
NHS email system grinds to a halt as accidental test email traps 1.2 million employees in 'reply-all' chaos
One employee reported that an estimated 186 million "needless" emails had been sent in the debacle.
Junior doctors end threats of strikes over new contract, pledge to work with government to resolve disputes
The Junior Doctors Alliance condemned the decision taken by the Junior Doctors Committee.
NHS loses court appeal over £20m 'game changing' HIV prevention drug PrEP
The anti-retroviral drug PrEP is said to reduce the risk of HIV infection by more than 90%.
UK launches 'war on superbugs' to combat 'enormous human pain' caused by infections
E.coli reportedly killed more than 5,000 people last year in the UK.
NHS to miss foreign patient income target of £500m by 2017-18, says National Audit Office
Amid current trends and charging rules, the NHS would fall short of the target by more than £150m.
Theresa May: No extra funding for NHS after Brexit
PM tells NHS boss health service should focus on getting rid of £22bn deficit.
Clement Attlee would join Jeremy Corbyn's top team says Tristram Hunt
Hunt and Jon Cruddas took part in a debate on one of the party's most respected prime ministers.
What do you think of when you hear the word 'schizophrenia'?
There are still damaging stereotypes, such as the belief that people with the condition are violent.
Jeremy Hunt to outline 10-year plan to reduce NHS reliance on foreign doctors
The plan will include forcing medical graduates to work in the NHS for 4 years before they can leave.
You can pick a 'digital daddy' using a brand new sperm donor app
Users can select donors by race, eye colour, height and level of education.
Breast cancer patients at risk of missing out on 43p drug over funding confusion
Around 45% of doctors surveyed were confused over whether the hospital trust, the CCG or NHS should fund the drug.
Lord Lansley: Give NHS £5bn Brexit bonus
Lord Lansley says the British public have the 'right to expect' the commitment.
NHS doctors will have to reveal private health income under new plans
Tens of thousands of NHS doctors could be forced to reveal full earnings for greater transparency.
Cannabis lets me live a normal life again - why should I leave the country to access medicine?
Government classifying marijuana as having no medical benefit condemns thousands to inhumane suffering.
NHS bosses warn funding urgently needed to stop 'draconian rationing' of treatment
Hospital chiefs warn 'unpalatable' decisions over care and jobs are coming.
Suicidal thoughts plague more young people than ever — we must improve child mental health services
One in ten children are affected by a mental health disorder, but many don't have access to professional help.
Junior doctors suspend September strike action across NHS England
But BMA says Jeremy Hunt is still ignoring union's request to stop the imposition of new contracts.
Migraine: What is the debilitating condition affecting 8 million people in the UK?
Neurological condition is still poorly understood and the exact cause of migraines is unknown.
Obese patients in York to be refused routine surgery to save NHS money
The York health authority's year-long ban will also target smokers.