MPs call for miscarriage bereavement leave
Paid leave should be extended to parents who lose a pregnancy before 24 weeks, a report by MPs says.
Health
Obesity needs new definition, says global report
There is a risk too many people are being diagnosed as obese, with weight-loss drugs in high demand.
3 in 4 women are skipping a routine appointment and putting themselves at higher risk for cancer
The Harris Poll also found that 50% of women had no idea when to get screened for cervical cancer.
‘We re-mortgaged to buy our kids’ ADHD medication’
BBC research finds nearly 400,000 private prescriptions for ADHD were issued in 2023-24.
GPs turn to AI to help with patient workload
Should more AI be used to help GPs with consultations and administrative work?
Women seeking abortions after using ‘natural’ contraception
Researchers have seen a shift from "more reliable" hormonal contraceptives to fertility tracking apps.
Nurse stabbed in hospital’s acute medical ward
A 37-year-old man is in police custody after being arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
‘I feel blessed to get weight-loss jab’ – but can the NHS afford it for all?
We meet some of the first NHS patients, as expert says funding everyone eligible would "bankrupt" the service.
Could a mango-flavoured pill end intestinal worms?
The pill is a combination of two existing anti-parasitic drugs that, used together, appear more effective.
