‘My consultant told me I was a medical mystery’
Women who were in pain for years without answers want greater awareness around their condition. Read More
Narcissists mellow with age, study suggests
They do not fully grow out of a sense of self-importance, the survey of more than 37,000 people suggests. Read More
Free drink refills could be banned in Wales
The Welsh government has made a number of proposals to restrict promotion of unhealthy food and drink. Read More
More money and staff – so why isn’t the NHS more productive?
Labour has launched an investigation into what’s wrong with the NHS. Is productivity the place to start? Read More
NHS rolls out ‘speedy’ MS injection
NHS chiefs say the injection form of the medicine can help save patients’ and clinicians’ time. Read More
DIY kits may see million more cervical-cancer tests
One million more women would have life-saving checks if the NHS adopted self-testing, researchers estimate. Read More
I was arrested because of my baby’s birthmark
Laxmi Thapa was arrested after her six-month-old son’s birthmark’s were mistaken for bruising. Read More
Nine whooping-cough deaths reported as cases rise
Experts worry this is a peak year for whooping cough, which is particularly dangerous for babies. Read More
Some smear test scientists investigated over screening
Referrals have been made to the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) into biomedical staff. Read More
Health secretary orders review of NHS performance
Wes Streeting says the NHS has been “wrecked” and this review will help “diagnose the problem”. Read More