‘We begged for help for years but it wasn’t there’
Terry White’s sister is giving evidence to the Lampard Inquiry into mental health deaths.
Health
New partnership helps cancer survivors with hair restoration
A partnership between Alvi Armani South Africa and CANSA helps cancer survivors restore confidence through hair restoration.
Endometriosis patients call for national registry
Hayley Barlow-Ford says better data would have helped her make an “informed choice” about surgery.
‘I feared a smear test would feel like being attacked again’
A clinic which helps survivors of rape and sexual assault feel more comfortable during cervical screening celebrates 10 years.
‘My wife died in childbirth but wasn’t told she’d been given labour drug overdose’
Jacqui Hunter died less than 24 hours after being told that her daughter had died in the womb.
Skip short strolls – a longer daily walk is better for your heart, says study
Walking for at least 15 minutes without stopping is ideal, according to new research.
A West Texas Children’s Clinic Where Vaccine Suspicion Is Encouraged
Parents who come to Pia Habersang’s practice in Amarillo shun vaccinations, with the encouragement of the clinic’s registered nurse; the health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.; and President Trump.
Pig Kidney Removed From Transplant Patient After Nine Months
Tim Andrews, 67, lived with a genetically modified organ longer than any other recipient.
Behind the Dismantling of the C.D.C.: Reform or ‘Humiliation’?
The agency has lost a third of its work force this year. The Trump administration maintains that the losses are necessary, but critics say that there is no real plan, only animosity.
Mpox cases in Europe prompt vaccine reminder
UK health officials are encouraging gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men to be vaccinated.
Vaccine Skepticism Comes Come for Pet Owners
Anti-vaccine sentiment is spilling over into veterinary medicine, making some owners hesitant to vaccinate their pets, even for fatal diseases like rabies.
What To Know About Vaccinating Your Dog or Cat
Vaccine hesitancy is on the rise among pet owners. Here are answers to some common questions about animal vaccines.
Breast cancer screening: Your first mammogram matters
Skipping your first mammogram can raise your risk of dying from breast cancer. Early breast cancer screening in South Africa is crucial.
Diphtheria, a Once Vanquished Killer of Children, Is Resurgent
A Somali hospital ward packed with gasping children shows how war, climate and mistrust of vaccines is fueling the disease’s return.
NHS needs £3bn to cover strikes, redundancies and drug costs, say health leaders
Health leaders say progress on reducing waiting lists will be affected if there is no help in making up the financial shortfall.
We will not ‘be held to ransom’ by striking doctors, says minister
The health secretary is refusing to make concessions on pay after the BMA announced a further walkout.
Can Anyone Rescue the Trafficked Girls of L.A.’s Figueroa Street?
Inside the effort to pull minors from ‘the Blade,’ one of the most notorious sex-trafficking corridors in the United States.
Neutrogena Recalls Makeup Wipes Over Bacterial Contamination Concerns
The recalled wipes were distributed in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and Texas, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
Parents urged to vaccinate children over half-term as flu cases rise
Flu season has come early and cases are rising among children, NHS England says.
In Fight Against Malaria, an Unexpected — and Snuggly — Shield
Treating baby wraps with a mosquito repellent shows promising protection against a top killer of children.
The Documentary Podcast
People with the condition tell us how it affects their lives