From weeks to hours – the rapid new test transforming brain tumour diagnosis
The test means patients can start treatment sooner and are spared weeks of uncertainty. Read More
Treadmills to deadlifts: Why Gen Z are swapping cardio for strength training
Gyms are booming, solitary cardio is out – how workouts are changing. Read More
NHS staff investigated over access to dead teenager’s medical records
Oliver McGowan, who died in 2016, may have had his medical records accessed inappropriately after his death by NHS staff in Bristol. Read More
‘Make women feel seen’: Why the Dutch have a new word for labia
Campaigners hope the new words will lead to less body shaming and more sex positivity. Read More
Barrecore and Boom Cycle owner suddenly shuts studios
Common Bond has emailed customers announcing its locations were closed “until further notice”. Read More
Open wounds and eyes that can’t close – women warn about cheap bleph eyelid surgery
A concerning number of patients are reporting problems from treatment abroad, say doctors. Read More
Fresh bedsheets and dusk walks: Expert tips for sleep-deprived freshers
Why it’s a good idea to get out for an evening stroll, and other essential sleep advice for students. Read More
Child ketamine users getting bladder damage describe ‘peeing a jellyfish’
Doctors running the UK’s first and only dedicated NHS clinic for children with ketamine bladder say they are seeing patients as young as 13. Read More
Scientists discover why Kent meningitis outbreak was so severe
The bacteria responsible picked up some new genetic material, say experts. Read More
Martha’s Rule rolled out at every A&E department in England
The rule is named after 13-year-old Martha Mills, whose family’s concerns about her care were not listened to before her death. Read More