Doctor accused of sex assaults on 38 patients
The charges relate to alleged offences against patients, including children, in the West Midlands.
Health
Gastric sleeve surgery was ‘life-changing’
Steph Hoy dropped from 25 stone to eight stone after surgery.
Why more women are going to rage rooms
Some rage rooms say most of their customers are female – we talk to women about why they pay to smash up old TVs.
Will ‘Psychiatry’s Bible’ Add a Postpartum Psychosis Diagnosis?
Leaders of the D.S.M., the world’s most influential psychiatric manual, have been split for more than five years over whether to recognize postpartum psychosis as a distinct disorder.
Why ‘Blue Monday’ isn’t real
How the third Monday of January came to be known as the most depressing day of the year.
NHS trust used charity funds for ‘leaving event’
Bosses, in a post to staff, say in hindsight, it was not a good use of charitable funds.
Trial launched to ‘help spot health risks early’
A pilot scheme is rolled out in the north of the Isle of Man by the public health directorate.
Blue Monday: Why it’s a ‘load of rubbish’
The myth of ‘the most depressing day of the year’ won’t die – but does it actually do any harm?
I’m allergic to cold – anything below 12C and I break out in hives
Amber breaks out in hives if the temperature goes below 12C (53F) and wishes for a “normal life”.
Cancer patients ‘warned for years’ about hospital water infections
John Cuddihy told BBC Scotland News his late daughter’s experiences “must continue to echo beyond her lifetime”.
3 Policy Moves Likely to Change Health Care for Older People
Two regulatory rollbacks, along with a new A.I. experiment in Medicare, raise some worrisome questions.
Online shopping stress may not be what you expect
Do you shop online? Online shopping stress is linked to higher stress levels, challenging assumptions about digital habits.
Is fibre the new protein? The surprising health benefits of the latest wellness trend
It was once seen as an “unsexy nutrient” but its health benefits beyond the bowel are now in the spotlight.
No Link Between Acetaminophen in Pregnancy and Autism, a New Study Finds
The review looked at more than three dozen studies and found no evidence that acetaminophen increased the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in children.
Life-extending prostate cancer drug to be offered to thousands in England
Abiraterone will be available in a matter of weeks and will be offered to 7,000 men a year.
Hospital violated trans complaint nurses’ dignity, tribunal rules
A judge says the hospital chiefs’ changing room policy created a “hostile” environment for women.
Lacking willpower this January? Here’s how to reframe your mind
Complex podcast host and chartered psychologist Kimberley Wilson joins What’s Up Docs? to talk about how we think about willpower.
For Men, How Much Alcohol Is Too Much?
Federal officials working on the new dietary guidelines had considered limiting men to one drink daily. The final advice was only that everyone should drink less.
Hospitals with unsafe concrete expected to miss rebuild deadline
Seven hospitals with Raac that were prioritised last year are not expected to be completed on time – some not until 2032/33.
ADHD diagnosis ‘changed’ Love Island star’s life
Dr Alex George wants better assessment waiting times after paying for expensive private tests.
Trump Outlines Health Care Proposals as Prices and Premiums Rise
The long-awaited plan would leave much to Congress and calls for payments to health savings accounts rather than insurance subsidies, among other broad proposals.