Caesarean sections overtake natural vaginal births for the first time
Experts say there is a complex picture behind why more babies are being delivered through surgery.
Health
Why are resident doctors striking and how much are they paid?
Resident doctors in England are striking between 17 and 22 December, the 14th walkout since 2023.
Heart Association Revives Theory That Light Drinking May Be Good for You
The American Heart Association report runs contrary to recent studies — and the group’s own guidelines — that found any amount of alcohol to be harmful.
One way to deal with OCD and intrusive thoughts
Complex presenter Kimberly Wilson speaks to Nina Higson-Sweeney about ways to manage OCD.
Plans to fix NHS dental care and save some patients hundreds of pounds
The new proposals mean those needing complicated care over numerous appointments could save up to £225.
Flu Cases Skyrocket in New York City, Earlier Than Expected
The city and surrounding region have some of the highest levels of flu-like illness in the United States.
Man died from sepsis after 34-hour medication delay
The man could have survived had he been given the correct antibiotics, a report finds.
How the Pandemic Lockdowns Changed a Songbird’s Beak
For ecologists, the Covid-19 pandemic has presented a remarkable natural experiment in what can happen to wild animals when humans stay home.
Doctors vote to go ahead with this week’s five-day strike in England
It comes after ministers made fresh offer amid warning the walkout is risky as NHS battles wave of flu.
‘We don’t blame dad for killing mum, he was ill’
Chris Stone-Houghton had been experiencing paranoia when he killed his wife Ruth, an inquest heard.
Is it a cold, ‘super flu’ or Covid? How to tell the difference
How to identify whether you have cold, flu or Covid and how to look after yourself.
A Powerful New Drug Is Creating a ‘Withdrawal Crisis’ in Philadelphia
Medetomidine, a veterinary sedative mixed into fentanyl, has sent thousands to hospitals, not only for overdose but for life-threatening withdrawal. It is spreading to other cities.
‘More victims in NHS child abuse probe’ – police
Probe into historical abuse at former units in Sussex could lead to more alleged victims coming forward.
Government Can Withhold Funds From Planned Parenthood, Appeals Court Rules
A three-judge panel threw out a lower court’s order, allowing the Trump administration to continue defunding the group and other major abortion providers.
Doctor strike during flu outbreak would be ‘reckless’, says Starmer
The prime minister says it would be “reckless” for resident doctors to strike with the NHS at a “precarious” moment.
Why are sperm donors having hundreds of children?
The European sperm market is booming, but is some donors’ sperm being used to make too many babies?
Risk-Based Screening Works as Well as Yearly Checks After 40 in Finding Breast Cancers
A study of more than 45,000 women found that screening women according to their level of risk was as effective in detecting tumors as the one-size-fits-most screening currently recommended.
F.D.A. Approves Two New Drugs to Treat Gonorrhea
The sexually transmitted disease has become increasingly resistant to existing antibiotics.
Plea after girl, 13, died copying social media trend
Sonia Hopkin says her daughter had been trying to replicate videos she had seen on TikTok.
King to share personal message on cancer in TV broadcast
King Charles has recorded a message about his experience of cancer for the Stand Up To Cancer campaign.
Review of Medical Cannabis Use Finds Little Evidence of Benefit
Researchers found a chasm between the health reasons for which the public seeks out cannabis and what gold-standard science actually shows about its effectiveness.