‘Ominous signs’ of winter pressures as NHS waiting list grows
NHS winter pressures appear to be building already, with rises in waiting times for planned surgery.
Health
Family of woman who died after ‘misread’ smear test join calls for inquiry
Relatives of Louise Corbett Gibbons support the campaign for an inquiry into screening services.
Baby termination was ‘our most loving choice’
Rosanna Brown was advised to end her pregnancy because her baby had a life-threatening condition.
New global guidelines warn against obesity drugs for children under 10
Care should focus on healthy eating and exercise, not medicines such as weight-loss injections, says the World Health Organization
Ten NHS trusts referred over monitoring consent
Infrared technology is used in patients' bedrooms and can monitor their breathing and pulse.
One million UK people who have never smoked are now vaping
Latest statistics also show, for the second year in a row, more over-16s vape than smoke.
‘That nagging feeling of dread’: Is ‘hang-xiety’ a real thing?
For some, a hangover can start an anxious spiral. We spoke to experts about the reasons why.
GP 10-minute appointment slots ‘making it harder to do cancer checks’
Dr Amara Naseem says appointment times are not long enough to get the information she needs.
‘Life-saving’ charity for mums faces closing support
The charity recently lost out on a bid for funding and now might have to close its waiting list.
