Partial victory for nurse in NHS trans changing room row
Steven BrocklehurstBBC Scotland PA Media Nurse Sandie Peggie, pictured after the tribunal judgement, has worked for the NHS for 30 years A nurse who objected to sharing a female changing…
Masks to be worn as flu hits Berkshire and Surrey hospitals
Two more UK hospitals are bringing back masks for staff and visitors amid a sharp rise in flu cases. Wexham Park Hospital in Slough, Berkshire, and Frimley Park Hospital near…
Maternity care failings ‘much worse’ than anticipated, says head of national review
Michael BuchananSocial affairs correspondent Getty Images The review looks at the worst-performing maternity and neonatal services Hungry mothers, dirty wards and poor care are blighting England’s maternity services while staff…
Low dose melanoma treatment delivers dramatically better results
A recent study reports that using reduced amounts of approved immunotherapy for malignant melanoma may lead to better control of tumors while also limiting side effects. The findings come from…
Gut molecule shows remarkable anti-diabetes power
An international group of scientists led by Professor Marc-Emmanuel Dumas at Imperial College London & CNRS, along with Prof. Patrice Cani (Imperial & University of Louvain, UCLouvain), Dr. Dominique Gauguier…
Her food cravings vanished on Mounjaro then roared back
A unique opportunity to observe deep brain activity in a person with obesity and loss of control eating provided new insight into how tirzepatide, sold as Mounjaro and Zepbound, interacts…
New mpox strain identified in England
Philippa RoxbyHealth reporter Getty Images A new strain of mpox, previously called monkeypox, has been detected in a person in England, say UK health officials. The virus is a mix…
This simple ingredient makes kale way healthier
Many people assume a bowl of kale automatically counts as a nutritional powerhouse. However, without the right companion ingredient, that leafy salad may not deliver the benefits you expect. Fortunately,…
New study finds a silent genetic heart risk hidden in millions
A Mayo Clinic study reports that current genetic screening guidelines fall short in identifying the majority of individuals with familial hypercholesterolemia, an inherited condition that can lead to extremely high…
Scottish teens as young as 15 seeking help over botched Botox and fillers
Teenagers as young as 15 are seeking help after receiving botched Botox treatment and fillers, a charity has said. Advice Direct Scotland (ADS) says it wants tighter restrictions on cosmetic…













