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Fourteen NHS trusts' maternity care to be investigated over 'failures'

Mon, 09/15/2025 - 06:55
Families impacted have criticised the review, calling it "not fit for purpose".

Hospital opens room for miscarriage support

Mon, 09/15/2025 - 04:32
The space will provide "compassionate care during a profoundly difficult time", says a ward sister.

Struggling with brain fog? Here's how to fix it

Sun, 09/14/2025 - 23:22
It's common to become forgetful or mentally sluggish but there are easy ways to cut through the haze.

Children and teenagers share impact of pandemic in new report

Sun, 09/14/2025 - 23:14
Children describe positive memories of family time, as well as the darker side of pandemic life online.

Cut and bulk: Teenagers explain why they want to get ripped

Sun, 09/14/2025 - 05:06
The quest for brick-like abs has become serious business - even if you're only in Year 8.

Cut and bulk: Teenagers explain why they want to get ripped

Sun, 09/14/2025 - 05:06
The quest for brick-like abs has become serious business - even if you're only in Year 8.

Cut and bulk: Teenagers explain why they want to get ripped

Sun, 09/14/2025 - 05:06
The quest for brick-like abs has become serious business - even if you're only in Year 8.

Woman loses faith in hospital after miscarriage

Sat, 09/13/2025 - 05:36
Emma Simmonds says she will never return to the hospital, this week rated England's worst.

I quit my job to run a silent disco exercise group

Fri, 09/12/2025 - 16:55
The Silent Steppers began in 2024 to promote physical and mental wellbeing.

Cost of children's homes doubles but care can be poor, says report

Fri, 09/12/2025 - 04:17
Huge sums spent on children's residential care in England do not represent value for money, says spending watchdog.

What the NHS can learn from the European country that helped more people survive cancer

Thu, 09/11/2025 - 23:59
Denmark's survival rates record for certain cancers were poor compared to some other wealthy countries. Then it came up with a bold plan

What the NHS can learn from the European country that boosted cancer survival rates

Thu, 09/11/2025 - 23:59
Denmark's survival rates record for certain cancers was low compared to other wealthy countries - then it came up with a bold plan

Doctors warn hospitals under pressure as NHS waiting lists rise

Thu, 09/11/2025 - 13:01
The waiting list for planned hospital treatment in England rose for the second month in a row in July to its highest level since March.

'Hoarding was a way to protect myself from the world'

Thu, 09/11/2025 - 09:29
Hoarding is often misunderstood, but it can be a symptom of deep trauma. One woman shares how hoarding impacted her life - and her road to recovery.

Postcode lottery for new cancer treatments, doctors warn

Thu, 09/11/2025 - 01:09
Experts say bureaucracy is "stifling innovation" and that applying for funding to pay for new treatments can be "cumbersome".

Women's healthcare chronically underfunded, says Melinda French Gates

Wed, 09/10/2025 - 15:43
The billionaire philanthropist is donating $50m to research the issue, as part of a larger $1bn pledge.

Which mammals have periods like humans?

Wed, 09/10/2025 - 15:20
Dr Chi Eziefula, a menstrual health expert, explains which mammals menstruate - and how their cycles differ from other animals.

Which mammals have periods like humans?

Wed, 09/10/2025 - 15:20
Dr Chi Eziefula, a menstrual health expert, explains which mammals menstruate - and how their cycles differ from other animals.

Fertility clinics must stop unproven treatments, watchdog warns

Wed, 09/10/2025 - 13:50
The draft guidance advises against many popular but unproven fertility add-ons offered by clinics.

Fertility clinics must stop unproven treatments, watchdog warns

Wed, 09/10/2025 - 13:50
The draft guidance advises against many popular but unproven fertility add-ons offered by clinics.

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