'I was kicked out of bar because of my wheelchair'
Maddie Haining, 18, says she was told she was a safety risk and escorted out of a Manchester nightspot. Source link
Single-sex space guidance for organisations to be published after May elections
Equalities minister Bridget Phillipson says election rules mean a new draft cannot be published until next month. Source link
'I'm not being listened to' – new health plan launched as women say they are still ignored
New plans to improve healthcare for women and girls have been set out, but will they change anything? Source link
After three years of conflict, Sudan faces a deeper health crisis
Three years of war in Sudan have created the world’s largest humanitarian and displacement crisis, with devastating consequences for people’s health. While the situation is improving in some states, the…
The dirtiest thing in public bathrooms isn’t the toilet seat
If you’re a parent or live with a condition that makes frequent bathroom trips unavoidable, you’ve likely figured out which public restrooms are usable and which ones to avoid. Still,…
The people you live with could be changing your gut bacteria
Living with other people may be subtly influencing your gut bacteria, according to new research from the University of East Anglia. A study of small island birds found that individuals…
This strange “pearling” motion inside cells could change how we understand disease
Mitochondria are often called the power plants of the cell because they produce the energy cells need to function. To support this role, they carry their own genetic material, known…
Blocking a single protein supercharges the immune system against cancer
Researchers have found a way to make the immune system’s T cells far more effective at attacking cancer. By blocking a protein known as Ant2, they were able to change…
Scientists discover why bread can cause weight gain without extra calories
Bread has long been a dietary cornerstone, sustaining societies for generations. It is deeply woven into everyday life. But with obesity rates continuing to climb, researchers are beginning to question…
Pakistan hospital at centre of child HIV outbreak caught reusing syringes in BBC film
“Even if they have attached a new needle, the back part, which we call the syringe body, has the virus in it, so it will transfer even with a new…















