A brain glitch may explain why some people hear voices

A new study led by psychologists at UNSW Sydney offers the clearest evidence so far that hearing voices in schizophrenia may arise from a breakdown in how the brain recognizes…

The bottled water everyone trusts may be the riskiest

A new study led by Washington State University researchers in Guatemala found that drinking water sources widely believed to be clean and safe often contain harmful bacteria. The research focused…

Abortion at 15 ‘changed my life’, says Wales Green Party candidate

Iolo Cheung, BBC Wales and Jacob Morris, Newyddion S4CBBC Wales Tessa Marshall Tessa Marshall says without access to abortion, she would probably have a 13-year-old child now A candidate for…

This one gene may explain most Alzheimer’s cases

A new analysis led by researchers at University College London suggests that Alzheimer’s disease may depend far more on one gene than previously recognized. The study estimates that more than…

The debt advice service helping to reduce GP visits

getty GP surgeries in south London are giving financial advice to help patients manage debt and handle benefits claims – and the results are striking. In the 34 practices running…

Maternity services rated inadequate at two Bedfordshire hospitals

Maternity services at a trust have again been rated inadequate following unannounced inspections by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The health watchdog carried out inspections in June and July last…

US officially leaves World Health Organization

The US has officially withdrawn from the World Health Organization (WHO), leaving the UN agency without one of its biggest donors. US President Donald Trump signed an executive order signalling…

This new antibody may stop one of the deadliest breast cancers

Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is among the most aggressive forms of breast cancer and is especially difficult to treat. It grows rapidly, spreads early, and lacks the hormone receptors that…

The genetic advantage that helps some people stay sharp for life

Among the known genetic factors tied to late-onset Alzheimer’s disease (AD), one gene variant stands out as the strongest risk factor. That variant is APOE-ε4. Another form of the same…

Tees mental health trust families and patients to meet

Stuart WhincupNorth East and Cumbria Family handouts The families of Christie Harnett, Nadia Sharif and Emily Moore campaigned for a public inquiry into the Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys Trust…