How one woman used delivery apps to hide her alcoholism
Hattie Underwood is a recovered alcoholic and she told 5 Live’s Naga Munchetty how she used delivery apps to “anonymise” her alcohol consumption.
Health
As Trump Officials Pushed Health Savings Accounts, Kennedy Aide Had Wellness Company Stake
Calley Means remained president of a company that relied on health savings accounts last year as the Trump administration developed policies to expand them.
What NHS challenges does the election winner face?
There are currently 687,958 people waiting for any type of NHS treatment in Wales.
The Rich and Powerful Want to Live Forever
From the Kremlin to Silicon Valley, some of the most powerful people in the world now want something more: eternal life.
New Gene Therapy Enables Children With a Rare Form of Deafness to Hear
The treatment, the first of its kind, was approved by the Food and Drug Administration on Thursday. “Our baby was born deaf, and now he can hear,” said one parent.
The surprising health benefit that could be in your pint
Drinking the odd pint of beer can provide “substantial levels” of an essential brain-boosting vitamin in your diet, according to new research in a respected journal.
The ‘Make America Healthy Again’ Movement Is Cooling on Trump and Republicans
Vaccine skeptics, ‘organic moms’ and environmental activists came together toelect President Trump. Butsome voters are disillusioned and might not turn out again.
Biobank: UK health data of 500,000 people for sale in China
The data of hundreds of thousands of people who participated in the UK’s health data project was for sale on the website Alibaba.
Vocal cord exercises to try at home
Chris and Xand van Tulleken try vocal cord exercises on What’s Up Docs?
Trump administration reclassifies cannabis as less dangerous
Medical marijuana was moved into a lower category of drugs in order to increase research and access.
‘Adenomyosis ruined my life’
Rachel Moore is raising awareness for adenomyosis a womb disease which she said has ruined her life.
‘Toxic culture’ at NHS trust left staff suicidal
A&E manager Sam Carter was under investigation by the Portsmouth trust when she took her own life.
Why can’t newly qualified midwives get jobs?
Some midwives are working as receptionists but the government says it has invested in maternity jobs.
Combative, Defensive and Occasionally Contrite, Kennedy Walks a Fine Line
In four days of congressional testimony, the health secretary sought to please the White House and his MAHA base at the same time.
I’m on six different NHS waiting lists – it’s taking over my life
Amy-Jane Davies is one of 713,048 people in Wales waiting for any type of NHS treatment.
Kennedy Says His Department Advises All Children to Get Measles Vaccine
Testifying on Capitol Hill, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. continued to back away from his criticism of the measles shot. But he spoke on behalf of his department, not himself.
Youth Suicides Declined After Creation of National Hotline
Suicides among young adults dropped most sharply in states that actively embraced the 988 crisis line, new research has found.
‘Free Births’ Are a New Pregnancy Trend. Critics Warn About Serious Risks.
Promoters of free birthing reject any type of medical intervention during pregnancy or delivery. The movement has been trending on social media, but critics warn it poses serious risks.
Pace of N.I.H. Funding Slows Further in Trump’s Second Year
The agency has approved far fewer new grants than it did in years past. A renewed effort to screen for disfavored terms and a loss of personnel are contributing.
Breast cancer type study ‘critically under-funded’
Two women from Barnard Castle and Guisborough say lobular breast cancer needs further research.
Hay fever misery does last longer – here is how to cope
Symptoms are lasting for up to two weeks longer than in the 1990s, according to a major report – so what can you do about the pollen bomb?