Why are resident doctors striking and how much are they paid?

Resident doctors in England are striking between 17 and 22 December, the 14th walkout since 2023. Source link

Sewing group helping women in period poverty

Debi Angell says the kits they make help women and girls who can not afford period products. Source link

What’s hiding inside colon cancer could change treatment

Colorectal cancer appears to stand apart from other cancers in a surprising way. New research from the University of East Anglia suggests it carries its own distinct microbial “fingerprint,” a…

How dads are bonding over learning to braid hair

Social club the Secret Life of Dads aims to provide a safe space for dads to bond with each other, and to learn skills to help them at home. Source…

Welsh Ambulance Service announces freeze on newly-qualified paramedic recruitment

Kneeshaw said: “Like many NHS organisations, we are navigating a difficult financial and operational landscape, which means that decisions about recruitment have to be based on a range of factors,…

Millions start work too early. This drug helps them stay awake

Far more people work very early morning shifts than overnight schedules, yet many struggle with severe fatigue linked to shift work disorder. This condition can interfere with concentration, job performance,…

'Would I have made it to 60 if my cancer symptoms weren't detected?'

Marie McGrath was diagnosed with bowel cancer at the start of 2026 Source link

Warning to patients ahead of next doctors’ strike

Sam Peate, from the NHS Humber Health Partnership, which has hospitals in Grimsby and Scunthorpe that will be affected by the strike, said: “Unfortunately, it is unavoidable that some patients…

Warning to patients ahead of next doctors' strike

The industrial action is due to start on 7 April and there is likely to be disruption to services. Source link

Scientists discover hidden “winds” inside cells that could explain cancer spread

Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University have identified a previously unknown system inside cells that acts like internal “trade winds,” rapidly carrying important proteins to the front edge of…