‘Midwives didn’t listen’ says premature baby’s mum
Aria’s parents say their daughter suffered brain damage after NHS staff failed to treat an infection.
Health
‘The Pitt’ Is Showing Us the Complicated Reality of Psychosis
Subtle signs of mental distress often emerge before severe symptoms.
Jersey passes assisted dying law – but what stage has proposal reached in UK’s parliaments?
Bills to let terminally ill people end their life are being considered at Westminster and in Scotland.
‘I’m going to stick at it until I get a home’
There were 4,793 people sleeping on the streets on a single night last autumn.
New A.C.A. Plans Could Increase Family Deductibles to $31,000
The Trump administration is proposing Obamacare plans that it says will lower health insurance premiums. But critics warn they would make care unaffordable.
Racism and ‘poor’ staff relationships factors in maternity care failings, report finds
The interim report has identified problems “at every stage” of the maternity journey in England.
Ready to quit smoking? Follow these six important steps
Kicking your smoking habit to the curb is easier said than done. By following these six steps, you can unlock a smoke-free future.
Bird Flu Strikes California Elephant Seals for the First Time
Thirty seals, primarily weaned pups, have died since late last week, scientists said.
Sperm swim more quickly in summer, study finds
Understanding the seasonal patterns of sperm could improve fertility treatments, by optimising the timing of treatment, the reasearchers say.
CANSA Shavathon: Show your support for cancer survivors
Heads up, Mzansi! The Cancer Association of South Africa is launching its 24th annual Shavathon campaign this weekend.
Susan Leeman, 95, Dies; Explored How the Brain Influences the Body
In an era of overt sexism in the sciences, she made two major discoveries, including identifying a neuropeptide later linked to chronic pain syndromes and migraines.
15 States Sue H.H.S. Over Revisions to Vaccine Schedule
Federal health officials have pared back the number of shots recommended for children. The states, led by Democrats, say the changes were not based on science.
GPs told to guarantee same-day appointments for urgent cases
New contract will require patients in England to be given immediate appointment if needed.
GPs to get £3,000 bonus to maximise weight loss drug prescriptions
Bid to improve access to Mounjaro in England, but experts warn eligibility still tightly restricted.
Leah Stavenhagen, Advocate for Young Women With A.L.S., Dies at 33
Ms. Stavenhagen started a group intended to counter the notion that A.L.S. was an “older white man’s disease.”
Another C.D.C. Vaccine Skeptic Steps Down
Dr. Ralph Abraham, the agency’s principal deputy director, has called the Covid vaccines “dangerous.” Other skeptics have recently left federal health roles.
How a Horse Whinnies: With a Whistle and a Song
Horses, with their high-pitched whinnies, seemed to buck the trend of larger animals producing lower sounds, but a new study explains the mechanics behind the noises a horse makes.
Nine ways to stay cool at home during hot weather
Stay cool at home by being strategic about what you eat, wear and utilise to reduce the effects of high temperatures.
Woman’s regret over botched Brazilian butt lift
Josephina Finch says the surgery left her with a “gaping wound”.
Streeting says he takes Leeds maternity care inquiry concerns ‘extremely seriously’
The health secretary will meet bereaved families on Monday, as delay into maternity care probe drags on.
‘It was like buying groceries’ – Woman calls for tighter weight-loss jabs checks
Emma Dyer says she collapsed on her bathroom floor and began vomiting blood after buying jabs online.