Mood swings fuelled Heston Blumenthal’s genius. But the highs got higher and the lows got darker
A new BBC documentary looks at how a diagnosis of bipolar disorder at 57 changed the celebrity chef's life.
Health
World-first blood cancer therapy to be given on NHS
It sneaks toxic drugs inside cancer cells to hit them hard while minimising side-effects.
‘There was nothing hopeless about Alice’ – family on fight for truth
The family of a woman who died in mental health care speak about their fight to hold staff accountable.
Hospital backlog drops to lowest level in two years
But the NHS in England is still well below its target for seeing patients within 18 weeks.
Menstrual tracking app users cautioned about risks
Women deserve better than to have their menstrual data treated as consumer data, say researchers.
Doctors trialling ‘poo pills’ to flush out dangerous superbugs
Can a dose of good bacteria clear superbugs from their hiding place in the bowels?
RFK Jr sacks entire US vaccine committee
The US health secretary, a vaccine sceptic who has been criticised by health experts, said the panel was 'plagued' with conflicts of interest.
Cervical screening invites to change in England
Invitations be sent out by the NHS every five years instead of every three for women aged 25-49 in England, if they have a negative test.
We quit our jobs, sold our home twice and spent 10 years fighting for the truth
A NHS trust and hospital manager have been found guilty of health and safety failings over the death of Alice Figueiredo.
