Adolescence lasts into 30s – new study shows four pivotal ages for your brain
Brain scans on thousands of people reveal the dramatic shifts the brain goes through between birth and death. Read More
Call for medical notes alert for maternity scandal families
Kayleigh Griffiths says the alert came about because families had to keep retelling their stories. Read More
Obesity jab drug fails to slow Alzheimer’s
There were initial hopes that the drug in weight loss jab Wegovy could slow progression of dementia. Read More
School shuts for deep clean after pupil sickness
Congleton High School wrote to staff and parents to inform them of the closure. Read More
NHS trust fined £200k over vulnerable girl’s death
A court found a health trust had failed to provide safe care for Ellame at Worthing Hospital. Read More
NHS doctor suspended over alleged antisemitic social media posts
The tribunal ruled the doctor’s posts “may impact on patient confidence” in both her and the profession. Read More
JFK’s granddaughter raises awareness of rare leukaemia with poignant essay
Doctors say Tatiana Schlossberg’s struggle – even with the best care as a member of a prominent family – emphasises the need for more research. Read More
Man donates kidney to woman he met after crash
Transplant donor says “anyone with a heart would give something to keep someone else alive”. Read More
Boy with rare condition amazes doctors after world-first gene therapy
Oliver has an inherited condition called Hunter syndrome, which causes progressive damage to the body and brain. Read More
Review of unpaid carer debts announced after damning report
Former charity boss Liz Sayce found confusing guidance on Carer’s Allowance had left thousands with fines and surprise bills. Read More