Inquiry after butt lift patients are hospitalised
Environmental health officers are investigating firms in Brentwood offering the cosmetic procedure.
Health
How to pull off an election all-nighter
You want to watch the results, but you also have a life to live… we have the plan to get you through.
V. Craig Jordan, Who Discovered a Key Breast Cancer Drug, Dies at 76
He found that a failed contraceptive, tamoxifen, could block the growth of cancer cells, opening up a whole new class of treatment.
Study links weight-loss drug to rare eye condition
People prescribed semaglutide may have a higher risk of developing a rare eye condition, a study suggests.
Mum admits ending life of terminally ill son
Antonya Cooper’s son Hamish had cancer and was in “a lot of pain” before his death in 1981.
What the main parties are saying about disability
With 16 million disabled people in the UK, what are the main political parties offering?
New Drug Approved for Early Alzheimer’s
The drug, by Eli Lilly, is the latest in a new class of treatments that could modestly slow cognitive decline in initial stages of the disease but also carry safety risks.
US pays Moderna millions to develop bird flu jab
Moderna is being given $176 million to work on a bird flu vaccine in case there is ever a human pandemic.
Doctors dismissed these women as hysterical. Now they’re fighting back
Two thirds of Australian women say they have encountered gender bias or discrimination in healthcare.
Videos Show Ants Amputating Nest Mates’ Legs to Save Their Lives
The insects seem to know which injuries to treat as they engage in a behavior that seems almost human.
Your Voice, Your Vote: Mental health crisis in young
What will the main parties do to support children and young people with their mental health?
NHS gene check is helping children with cancer
Whole-genome sequencing enables doctors to quickly decide what medicines will work best.
Bionic leg helps amputees walk using mind control
A high-tech prosthetic leg enables amputees to walk naturally at normal speeds, a study suggests.
Chronic Sore Throat and your diet: Foods that help or hinder healing
Cepacol® is renowned for its sore throat lozenges and hot medication, offering a range of solutions for cold and flu symptoms. There’s a Cepacol® option for everyone this winter!
Mildred Thornton Stahlman, Pioneer in Neonatal Care, Dies at 101
She developed one of the first modern intensive care units for premature babies, helping newborns to breathe with lifesaving new treatments.
Racing to Retake a Beloved Trip, Before Dementia Takes Everything
My dad always remembered his childhood journey through Europe. Now, with Alzheimer’s claiming his memories, we tried to recreate it.
How Science Went to the Dogs (and Cats)
Pets were once dismissed as trivial scientific subjects. Today, companion animal science is hot.
Are we in a summer Covid wave?
Lots of people seem to have Covid at the moment but what is behind it and is it serious?
Hugh Pym: Is sugar the missing ingredient in election manifestos?
Sugar taxes have been widely debated but in party manifestos, the word “sugar” barely appears. Why?
Ann Lurie, Nurse Who Became a Prominent Philanthropist, Is Dead at 79
A former hippie who chafed at wealth, she married a Chicago real estate titan and, after his death, donated hundreds of millions in her adopted city and beyond.
Your Hologram Doctor Will See You Now
A Texas hospital is experimenting with hologram technology for doctors to see patients. Some health care experts wonder if it’s beneficial.