Category: Health
Assisted dying bill ‘will put pressure on vulnerable’ to end lives early, campaigners warn
A row has broken out over the £59.6m of healthcare cost savings identified in the government impact assessment for Kim Leadbeater’s assisted dying legislation
Majority of Britons may now be identifying themselves as neurodivergent, psychologist says
More people either seeking medical diagnoses for conditions like autism, dyslexia or dyspraxia, or even self-diagnosing, as a result of decreased stigma, expert explains
Ultra-processed foods may be linked to thousands of UK deaths every year
Experts behind the study said they believe there is a relationship between people eating UPFs and an increased risk of early death
Measles cases spread to three more states
Louisiana, Virginia and Missouri each confirmed their first cases over the weekend, with at least 27 states now reporting the disease
Suspects detained by police denied essential insulin, cancer and epilepsy drugs, damning report claims
Exclusive: One patient experienced such bad withdrawal symptoms that they admitted to crimes they did not commit so they could be remanded to prison where they would be allowed their prescription again, report claims
What is Angelman syndrome? The rare genetic condition affecting Colin Farrell’s son
Angelman syndrome is a rare genetic condition which causes physical and learning disabilities
‘National scandal’ declared after 2,800 children sent to A&E over severe tooth decay last year
Labour accused of ‘devastating lack of ambition’ over NHS dental care crisis
NHS to launch skin cancer vaccine test in new treatment drive
This initiative is part of the NHS Cancer Vaccine Launch Pad
‘NHS mental health services failed my inspiring daughter – I don’t want other patients to suffer the same fate’
Court documents show Iona Imogen Lee’s suicide is one of at least five deaths that failures at Derbyshire’s mental health units caused or contributed to in past decade
How to tell if it’s a cold or hay fever. The key differences explained
Whether you’re dealing with allergies or trying to shake off a virus, knowing what you’re up against is key
