Health
Why do we sleep?
Sleep is a normal, indeed essential part of our lives. But if you think about it, it is such...
GPs’ leader attacks seven-day plan
David Cameron needs to "get real" and ditch his "surreal obsession" with opening GP surgeries seven days a week,...
Well: How a Childhood Vaccine Reduces Risk of a Cancer
Young children are routinely vaccinated against Haemophilus influenza type B, or HiB, a bacterium that can cause meningitis and...
Paracetamol in pregnancy warning
University of Edinburgh scientists found the painkiller interrupted the production of testosterone when given for seven days. The hormone is...
‘Baby deaths’ midwife struck off
An ex-midwife from a maternity unit where 11 babies were judged to have died unnecessarily has been struck off...
NHS fails ‘thousands’ cancer patients
The NHS in England is failing "thousands" of cancer patients by treating them too slowly, a charity warns. At least...
Family breast cancer ‘as treatable’
If you have been diagnosed with breast cancer, having a strong family history of the condition does not worsen...
Child obesity ‘starting even younger’
The average age at which people in the UK first become obese is decreasing, figures show. University College London researchers...
GP services online in most of England
Almost every patient in England can now book GP appointments, order repeat prescriptions or access their medical records online,...
