Durham Police probe breast cancer treatment allegations
“In response to the breast services review, we have made significant improvements, including bringing our processes in line with national best practice, appointing new surgeons and introducing new clinics and…
How I proved hair loss and dizziness aren't just symptoms of 'being a mum'
Iron deficiency is a relatively common problem, especially in women. Here’s how to spot the symptoms. Source link
Hundreds of GPs tell BBC they have never refused a sick note over mental health concerns
Last year, a government-commissioned report looking into the role of employers in health and disability said that fit notes were “often problematic”. The Keep Britain Working review noted GPs often…
Endometriosis study aims for safer diagnosis
Researchers in Worcestershire are using electrodes as a non-invasive diagnosis tool. Source link
Dr Xand on the wellness benefits of knitting
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'My daughter died in her sleep, with no warning'
Jo-Ann Burns says her daughter Nicola wasn’t told about Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy. Source link
Alternative to HRT for menopausal hot flushes now on NHS
The non-hormonal daily pill could benefit 500,000 women for whom HRT is not suitable. Source link
Mother given wrong antibiotics died from sepsis
Bank cashier Aleisha Rochester died two weeks after undergoing a routine procedure to remove an abscess. Source link
Cannabis study finds THC can create false memories
Smoking cannabis may do more than make memories fuzzy. It may actually alter how memories form and are recalled. A new study from Washington State University found that people who…
Scientists may have found a pill for sleep apnea
A medication called sulthiame may help people with obstructive sleep apnea breathe more easily during the night and sleep better overall. The findings come from a European clinical trial in…
















