A Century Ago, Adolescents Weren’t Fully Human
Looking back at an awkward moment in the history of adolescent psychology.
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Ketamine helped me escape my negative thoughts – then it nearly killed me
Young people are taking dangerous amounts of ket because it’s cheap, easily available and helps them “disconnect”, experts say.
Anna Ornstein, Psychoanalyst Who Survived the Holocaust, Dies at 98
Despite the unspeakable horror of her youth, she embraced a school of psychotherapy that stresses empathy and the belief that everyone can change for the better.
S. Daniel Abraham, the Force Behind Slim-Fast, Dies at 100
He turned a tiny family business into a billion-dollar weight-loss empire by replacing calorie counting and forbidden foods with “just add milk.”
No date for restarting baby deliveries at hospital
A maternity suite at the University Hospital of Hartlepool is suffering staff shortages.
The sale of illegal cigarettes signals a deeper problem with UK high streets
Some black market cigarettes have been found to contain dead flies and asbestos. But the trade nods to a wider issue, a BBC investigation has found.
Drugmakers Notch a $5 Billion Win in Republicans’ Policy Bill
More medicines will be spared from Medicare price negotiations, a change that is projected to wipe out billions in savings for the federal government.
Seven ways Starmer’s plan could change the NHS
The BBC looks at what the government’s 10-year NHS plan could mean in practice.
Women poisoned by fake Botox get apology from beautician
As the BBC names a beautician who gave illegal jabs, two victims share their story.
In This Pet Kibble, the Bugs are a Feature
Could insect meal and lab-grown meat be a more sustainable, ethical way to feed our cats and dogs?
Digital imaging cuts waiting times for skin cancer
A digital imaging service has reduced waiting times for patients with suspected skin cancers.
New plan will fundamentally rewire NHS, says PM
But nurses, doctors and health experts say that more funding and extra staff are needed to make it a reality.
How to Stay Cool While Traveling in Paris, Italy, Spain and Parts of Europe
As Europe buckles under a punishing heat wave, residents and summer travelers are struggling to find relief. Here’s how and where to look for respite.
Top F.D.A. Official Overrode Scientists on Covid Shots
Records show that a top U.S. regulator rejected the recommendations of agency experts and limited the use of Covid vaccines.
Covid care home policy was ‘least worst decision’ – Hancock
Former health secretary Matt Hancock denied claims the government’s attempt to throw a protective ring around care homes in early 2020 was empty rhetoric.
Catherine talks candidly of ‘life-changing’ cancer treatment
Catherine says “you put on a sort of brave face” during treatment but afterwards it can also feel “really difficult”.
Anne Merriman, ‘Mother of Palliative Care’ in Uganda, Dies at 90
A medical doctor and former nun, she found an affordable way to expand palliative care in the developing world, bringing pain relief to poor, terminally ill patients.
Judge Halts Mass Firings and Organizational Changes at H.H.S.
In an order on Tuesday, a judge found the Trump administration’s plans to drastically change the structure and mission of the Department of Health and Human Services was probably unlawful.
Lucian Leape, Whose Work Spurred Patient Safety in Medicine, Dies at 94
Despite resistance from the medical establishment, he found systemic ways to reduce errors, paving the way for a global standard. Thousands of lives have been saved.
‘Notable’ rise in dads over 60 in England and Wales
Official figures show that the birth rate in England and Wales went up for the first time since 2021.
Inside Health
James Gallagher looks at the evidence for claims the benefits of sun could outweigh risks.