Why today’s assisted dying vote is so significant
The debate around assisted dying has been a polarised one – and there are still hurdles to cross before it will be a reality here.
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Voices from both sides of debate discuss assisted dying bill
Protesters gathered outside of parliament as MPs will vote on legalising assisted dying
Psych 101: What Is Tapping?
Proponents say that manually stimulating acupressure points can ease a variety of maladies.
How does a £1.6m fine affect an NHS trust?
How will the largest fine over maternity deaths impact the NHS and the families it failed?
‘I was poisoned by fake Botox’
In recent weeks 28 cases of botulism caused by fake Botox are recorded in the north-east of England.
Leeds maternity units downgraded to ‘inadequate’
Trust told to take immediate action to improve after unannounced inspections prompted by parent concerns.
In Appalachia, a Father Got Black Lung. Then His Son Did, Too.
Once nearly eradicated, the “old man’s disease” is back and suffocating younger miners than before. Federal cuts risk putting a solution further out of reach.
Six ways to keep your home and yourself cool in hot weather
Six simple things you can do to help keep your house cool when temperatures rise.
What to do if you think someone has heat exhaustion or heatstroke
Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather.
What does hot weather do to the body?
Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm.
Hot weather: How to sleep in the heat
Simple tips to help you get a good night’s sleep during hot weather.
Police maternity investigation to interview staff
Police are determining if criminal action should be taken over errors at two Shropshire hospitals.
Calls for more support for endometriosis patients
A campaign group hosts a special event to raise awareness about how the disease affects women.
Heston: My Life with Bipolar
Chef Heston Blumenthal looks back at how bipolar disorder has impacted his life.
Regulators Approve Lenacapavir for H.I.V. Prevention
The drug could change the course of the AIDS epidemic. But the Trump administration has gutted the programs that might have paid for it in low-income countries.
Under-fire NHS trust recorded patient ate breakfast three days after he died
The mental health trust where Alice Figueiredo took her own life faced concerns over 20 other deaths.
When Humans Learned to Live Everywhere
About 70,000 years ago in Africa, humans expanded into more extreme environments, a new study finds, setting the stage for our global migration.
Real Risk to Youth Mental Health Is ‘Addictive Use,’ Not Screen Time Alone, Study Finds
Researchers found children with highly addictive use of phones, video games or social media were two to three times as likely to have thoughts of suicide or to harm themselves.
Why a Vaccine Expert Left the C.D.C.: ‘Americans Are Going to Die’
Dr. Fiona Havers is influential among researchers who study immunizations. The wholesale dismissal of the agency’s scientific advisers crossed the line, she said.
What Happens if Vaccines Aren’t Recommended?
In recent extraordinary moves, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has fired and replaced a team that makes vaccine recommendations for the country. Apoorva Mandavilli, a science and global health reporter at The New York Times, explains how this change could impact vaccine accessibility.
Warning over filler injections in public toilets
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute found evidence of untrained and unlicensed practitioners giving cosmetic procedures.