In Sierra Leone, a New Maternal Hospital Aims to be the Blueprint
The country has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world. Isata Dumbuya, a nurse and midwife, has made it her mission to change that.
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Most Patients Keep Weight Off With Fewer GLP-1 Shots, Study Finds
In a recent review, a small group of patients received the injections less frequently but still maintained weight loss and health benefits.
Gemma Oaten on eating disorders
For Eating Disorders Awareness Week, actor Gemma Oaten joined us in the studio
DIY pads campaign for period poverty awareness
A Buckinghamshire charity urges people to craft reusable pads to raise awareness of period poverty.
Under-fire Nottingham maternity services still need to improve
Maternity services at the trust are the subject of the largest inquiry of its kind in NHS history.
More work, no funding – paediatrics under pressure
A team that transports seriously ill children says its workload is increasing with no additional funds.
Pregnant women shed grey matter to help with motherhood, study seen by BBC suggests
It is time to move beyond the “baby brain” cliche, say scientists who scanned dozens of women’s brains.
Man ‘damaged beyond repair’ over mother’s death during Covid
The inquiry, which is in its last week of scheduled public hearings, is examining the pandemic’s ‘Impact on Society’.
Ruth Langsford: Counselling is the best thing I ever did
The TV presenter shares how counselling has given her new perspectives on life.
How AI is being used to support positive mental health
Emma-Louise Amanshia speaks to Anya Aggarwal, a mental health clinician who helps people using the Wysa AI chatbot.
Cancer patient trapped in Dubai begs to get home
Linzi Stone was meant to start chemotherapy on Friday but has no idea if she will get back in time.
What is the UK Covid inquiry and how does it work?
The inquiry into the government’s handling of the pandemic has published two reports with eight more to follow.
Veterans Affairs Department Cut Thousands of Roles for Doctors and Nurses
The Trump administration has eliminated health care positions left vacant after a wave of resignations and retirements at the V.A. last year.
In South Carolina Measles Outbreak, Vaccine Skepticism Led to Largest Outbreak Since 2000
Spartanburg County in South Carolina is ground zero for the largest measles outbreak since 2000. One school has a vaccination rate of 21 percent.
A Danish Program Takes On the Stigma of Mental Illness
One of Us, run by Denmark’s health ministry, works with people with mental health conditions to share their stories in schools, hospitals and police stations, helping turn fear into understanding.
As Kennedy Turns From Vaccines, MAHA Allies See a ‘Betrayal’
As the midterm elections approach, the health secretary is focusing on “real food.” Anger is rising among some of his supporters.
Why a good night’s sleep starts in the morning
Sleep psychologist Stephanie Romiszewski explains the benefits of waking up at the same time every day.
States Move to Limit Access to H.I.V. Treatment
Citing shortfalls in federal support, about 20 states are toughening eligibility requirements for patients in drug assistance programs.
I spent 13 years in pain before doctors finally worked out why
Women with endometriosis say doctors failed to listen to them or take their pain seriously.
BBC investigation finds 50,000 people waited over 24 hours in A&E corridor care
Known as “corridor care”, patients are lining up on trolleys or sitting on chairs due to a lack of beds.
How the Psychedelic Drug Ibogaine Changed Me Forever
Veterans and others who have suffered trauma and injuries are flocking to clinics around the world to take ibogaine. My own reason was deeply personal.