Exhausted hospital staff putting patients at risk, says watchdog
NHS safety body wants a focus on staff fatigue as it warns of mistakes and impaired decision-making.
Health
‘My peanut allergy nearly killed me – now I eat them every day for breakfast’
Just a few years ago, Chris Brookes-Smith could have died from eating peanuts - but taking part in a clinical trial has changed his life.
New device gives female patients more dignity
A urinary bottle initially designed for men has been adapted to work for women in hospital.
‘I didn’t know I was pregnant until I gave birth’
Bryony had no pregnancy symptoms when she went into labour at the beauty salon she worked at.
‘One-of-a-kind’ girl born with heart outside chest has pioneering surgery
Vanellope, now seven, undergoes more surgery to reconstruct a "cage" around her heart, using her ribs.
The Vivienne hid ketamine struggle to protect family, sister says
James Lee Williams' sister says the family only learned of the drag performer's drug problem after watching Drag Race UK.
These men put off doctor’s visits again and again. Then came a tipping point
In an NHS survey, 48% of men said they felt pressure to "tough it out" when it came to potential health issues.
‘Why I want an IVF baby to screen out gene that made me go blind’
Blind influencer Lucy Edwards on choosing IVF which will screen out the gene that made her who she is.
This non-profit tested common toothpaste brands for toxic metals. Here’s what it found
Common toothpaste brands may be harboring toxic metals like lead.
