‘Brain surgery took my childhood memories’
A devastating side effect made Weronkia Somerville lose 14 years of her life, and then she discovered she had to go through it again.
Health
Michelle Mone-linked PPE firm evidence to be heard in private
Covid inquiry says hearings into the firm, led by Michelle Mone's husband, must be held in closed session.
First U.S. measles death in over a decade: Unvaccinated child dies of virus in Texas outbreak that’s infected more than 120 people
Measles is a respiratory virus that can survive in the air for up to two hours. Up to 9 out of 10 people who are susceptible will get the virus if exposed.
Generation K: The disturbing rise of ketamine abuse among young people
Increasing numbers of young people are using the drug, experts say. The health impacts can be catastrophic.
NHS England boss Amanda Pritchard stepping down
Her departure comes less than a month after two House of Commons committees discussed her suitability to lead the NHS.
GPs laughed off Traitors star’s endometriosis fears
Elen Wyn says endometriosis pain is like being stabbed in the stomach as she faces wait for surgery.
Epilepsy AI tool detects brain lesions doctors miss
One in five epilepsy patients has uncontrolled seizures due to brain abnormalities too subtle for doctors to spot.
First place in British Isles set to approve right to die
Laws in the Isle of Man to let terminally ill adults end their own lives are in the last stages of debate.
‘My nephew killed my brother – but I’ve forgiven him’
Brenton Marriott died in August 2022, less than a year before the Nottingham attacks.
