How Does One Brain Speak Two Languages?
A new study of bilingual speakers suggests that a single “grammatical engine” in the brain can power multiple languages at once.
Health
Kennedy Seeks to Expedite Appeal of Ruling That Blocked His Vaccine Policies
The health secretary is trying to restart the work of a panel that advises the government on vaccines, after a judge froze its decisions and prevented it from meeting.
Why is it so hard to show yourself compassion?
Kimberley Wilson discusses compassion on Complex.
The Pain of Caring for a Parent Who Abused You
The United States is reliant on unpaid family caregivers, and millions of adult children are caring for parents who didn’t really care for them.
Taboo subjects on the table at women’s health event
Three nurses behind the event say they want women to feel they can have open and honest conversations.
‘I won’t have another baby after breastfeeding trauma’
New mothers say they did not receive enough breastfeeding support when their babies were born.
Why you might not be buying the right pain relief for period cramps
Many women are buying less effective pain medication for period cramps, supermarket data suggests.
A&E to remain open as doctors’ strike called off
Resident doctor strikes are now on pause while they consider a new pay offer form the government.
Islanders’ lifestyle views could help shape future
The results could help the government plan and deliver services in the future, officials say.
Resident doctors cancel strike after new offer from government
The walkout had been due to start at 07:00 BST on Monday and last until Friday.
Scientists Race to Test Treatments as Ebola Outbreak Widens
Trials are beginning on several drugs that have shown promise in preliminary studies against the virus that is causing the current outbreak.
‘Amazing’ toy scanner eases children’s MRI anxiety
Children can test the new miniature replica of an MRI machine on different toys.
College opens lifelike hospital training ward
The aim of the Hele Road ward is to give students hands-on experience with equipment and patients.
Major A&E changes announced amid strikes
Patients have been urged to only attend A&E if their condition is life-threatening or serious.
What is meningitis B and why is a vaccine only being offered to some teenagers?
Only select groups of teenagers and some young people will be eligible for the vaccine. Here’s why.
Can you do the ‘Asian squat’?
What is the ‘Asian squat’ and should you be able to do it?
It’s Time to Worry About Ticks in the City
Think ticks are limited to rural areas and the wilderness? Think again.
‘I’ve never been this good’ – revolutionary immune reset puts lupus in remission
Patients on the trial have not needed medication to manage their condition.
‘I spent uni savings on getting my teeth fixed’ – how NHS dentist shortage is costing a fortune
People tell BBC Your Voice the rising cost of private dentistry is putting them in a difficult position.
Meningitis B vaccine to be offered to a million young people
The decision for the one-off vaccine programme follows the unprecedented outbreak in Kent this year.
Why did it take so long for me to be diagnosed?
Ellie Colton was finally diagnosed with endometriosis after years of debilitating pain. She meets a scientist developing a simple diagnostic test that could help many women.