Has flu peaked? What the figures tell us
NHS remains on high alert over flu, health bosses say, but there are signs infections are levelling off.
Health
Trump Moves to Prevent Access to Gender-Related Care for Minors
Proposed new rules would pull all federal financing from hospitals that continue to provide gender treatments for adolescents.
When Your Family Is Estranged During the Holidays
Familial feuds have ripple effects, experts say.
People fake weight to obtain skinny jabs, says GP
A doctor from Chelmsford calls for more checks to stop the drugs being sold inappropriately online.
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.
Starmer calls doctors’ strike ‘dangerous’ as five-day walkout begins
The doctors’ union, the British Medical Association, said it was time the government came up with “a genuinely long-term plan” on pay and jobs.
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.
Nicotine pouch rise driven by young men – study
Around 7.5% of 16 to 24-year-old-men are using the small sachets that fit under the top lip, research suggests.
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.