Review of unpaid carer debts announced after damning report
Former charity boss Liz Sayce found confusing guidance on Carer’s Allowance had left thousands with fines and surprise bills.
Health
Transplant pioneer Sir Terence English dies at 93
Tributes are paid to the renowned surgeon who carried out the UK’s first successful heart transplant.
Sugar tax: What you need to know
Milkshakes and lattes set to be included in UK sugar tax scheme for the first time.
Adolescence lasts into 30s – new study shows four pivotal ages for your brain
Brain scans on thousands of people reveal the dramatic shifts the brain goes through between birth and death.
She’s on a Mission to Make the World More Bike-Friendly
Melissa Bruntlett advocates equitable, inclusive and sustainable mobility — and writes about other women who do, too.
Mapping the Brain’s Sense of What Goes On Inside the Body
Scientists are learning how the brain knows what’s happening throughout the body, and how that process might go awry in some psychiatric disorders.
Trump Is Considering a Push to Extend Obamacare Subsidies
President Trump has not made a final decision. But he is under pressure to address the cost of health care, which for many Americans will jump if the subsidies expire.
JFK’s granddaughter raises awareness of rare leukaemia with poignant essay
Doctors say Tatiana Schlossberg’s struggle – even with the best care as a member of a prominent family – emphasises the need for more research.
Ozempic Drug Fails to Quell Alzheimer’s in Novo Nordisk Trials
The studies were a significant setback for the optimistic view that semaglutide and other GLP-1 drugs could help prevent a number of brain diseases.
Namibia’s New Minister of Health and Social Services Reimagines Health Care
Dr. Esperance Luvindao, who leads the country’s health and social services and is the youngest health minister in Africa, has ambitious plans.
Obesity jab drug fails to slow Alzheimer’s
There were initial hopes that the drug in weight loss jab Wegovy could slow progression of dementia.
Study Finds Mental Health Benefit to One-Week Social Media Break
Young adults who engaged in a social media “detox” reported reductions in depression, anxiety and insomnia, though it was unclear how long the effects would last.
Three-year-old Oliver is ‘wonderful’ after world-first gene therapy
Toddler Oliver and his dad Ricky join Jon and Sally on the Breakfast sofa, to discuss his progress after his ground-breaking gene therapy.
These Hospitals Figured Out How to Slash C-Section Rates
Financial and social incentives can nudge doctors away from the operating room.
What are the symptoms of prostate cancer and what should you check for?
One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.
U.S. Introduces New Female Crash-Test Dummy Standards
A female crash-test dummy to replace an outdated model largely based on male proportions would improve safety for women, who face higher fatality and injury risks on the road, officials said.
Mother Accused of Delaying Medical Care for Daughter Who Died on Road Trip
A diabetic 10-year-old girl slipped into a coma during a trip with her family and was brought to the hospital after she had died, the authorities said.
‘It sounds dramatic but singing class saved by life’
Hundreds of peopling attending singing groups are being taught songs and breathing techniques.
New puberty blockers trial to begin after UK ban
Those taking part in the study will be children under 16 who are going through puberty.
Eli Lilly, Drug Maker of Zepbound and Mounjaro, Reaches $1 Trillion in Value
The 150-year-old drugmaker is the first company in health care to hit the milestone.
Cassidy Got Pledges From RFK Jr. on Vaccines. They Haven’t Stuck.
Before casting a crucial vote for the health secretary, the top Senate Republican laid out several specific commitments he had secured, some of which appear to have been breached.