‘My dad started spying on my mum’ – the drugs causing sexual urges
The prescribed medication, taken for movement disorders, can have extreme side effects. Read More
Sleep, run, hydrate – should you be a stickler for recommended daily doses?
After a study casts doubt on the daily steps maxim, what about the other health benchmarks we are told to strive for? Read More
Samaritans to close more than 100 branches
The charity’s chief executive says “at least half” of their branches will close in the UK and Ireland. Read More
Streeting vows to keep disruption to a minimum as doctor strike begins
Hospitals are told to cancel non-urgent work only in exceptional circumstances as a five-day resident doctors’ strike starts. Read More
Why are resident doctors striking and what are they paid?
Resident doctors in England will strike over pay for five days from 25 July. Read More
Five-day doctor strike will go ahead, says BMA
Union rejects plea by health secretary to call off strikes in England and continue talks. Read More
NHS bosses putting patients at risk in strike, says BMA
Union unhappy as NHS England aims to keep non-urgent services running during five-day walkout. Read More
Doctor strike will harm patients, NHS boss warns
A senior official says the planned walkout will impact both emergency and non-urgent care. Read More
Students feel ‘let down’ by mental health support – but should it really be up to universities?
The number of students reporting mental health concerns is rising. But to what extent should the onus be on universities? Read More
Health self-test kits often inaccurate, study says
Shop-bought health kits for a wide range of conditions are readily available across the UK. Read More