Cord blood cancer therapy boost

Young 'ignorant on mental health'
Almost half of all teenagers cannot name a single mental health condition, according to a poll of schoolchildren.

Vein tubes 'fitted needlessly'
A third of patients have unnecessary tubes inserted into veins when they are in hospital, pharmacists have warned.

Isotope shortage may delay scans
Hundreds of important NHS hospital tests could be put on hold due to a worldwide shortage of a radioactive isotope.

Hearing risk for festival goers
Festival goers could be seriously damaging their hearing, a leading charity has warned.

DJs criticised for drink comments
A report criticises a number of radio presenters for encouraging heavy drinking among their listeners.