Covid vaccine compensation scheme set for overhaul after Inquiry criticism
Ministers promise to reform the scheme that provides financial support for those injured or bereaved by vaccines in the UK. Read More
Same-day test helps doctors detect hidden infections in critically ill children
Metagenomics offers a new way of detecting infections in intensive care patients. Read More
I lost my hair to chemo – now my wigs are worn by A-list stars
Antonia Okonma Shittu’s wig business was launched after a shock diagnosis, and she now wants to help other women feel their best. Read More
Trans people should use hospital spaces according to biological sex, NHS England says
New guidance says trans patients should be cared for on single-sex hospital wards or bays that align with their biological sex. Read More
I’m 12 and I want to try protein powder – should I?
We asked experts how safe it is for children and teenagers to take protein supplements. Read More
Cut screen time in classrooms to avoid long-term health issues, government urged
A group of clinicians warns technology use in English schools is driving a rise in health problems like short-sightedness. Read More
Childhood cancer symptoms can be easily missed – here’s what to look out for
Although rare, cancer is the leading cause of death from disease among children under 15 in the UK. Read More
Autism, ADHD and mental health review: What you need to know
It contains big lessons for the NHS, welfare, education and employment policies. What are the key takeaways? Read More
‘I rage and I don’t care’: Why women are reclaiming their anger
Studies suggest women are getting angrier, but are they just more open about it? Read More
ADHD and autism at risk of over-diagnosis, says government review
The review, which focuses on younger age groups, warned there was a risk society was moving from an era of under-diagnosis to over-diagnosis or mis-diagnosis. Read More