‘My labour went on for 85 hours – now I know why’
Lana Boocock said her symptoms were dismissed as irritable bowel syndrome or “part of being a woman”.
Category: Health
Start your week with these positive words of encouragement
Asian Network’s Trishala Lakhani explores the power of mind over matter.
Life-saving stem cell centre welcomes first donors
The Anthony Nolan Cell Collection Centre is the first in the UK dedicated to transplants.
Samaritans facing volunteer exodus over proposed branch closures
Opponents fear plans to close more than100 branches could put the charity’s ability to answer calls in doubt.
The power of neuroplasticity – when the brain heals itself
A terrible accident left construction worker Phineas Gage with serious brain damage. Amazingly, he recovered – forever changing our understanding…
Flagship NHS pledge hanging in the balance – experts
A think tank warns the 18-week waiting time target will not be hit by 2029, on current rate of progress.
‘She doesn’t get another childhood’: The lives on hold waiting for wheelchairs
More than a thousand disabled children are waiting for wheelchairs and equipment that could transform their lives, Whizz Kidz say
Head nurse describes ‘chaotic’ night baby died
Head nurse Ronald Carrido tells the inquest into a baby’s death about the moment he called for help.
Are chia seeds and other fibre ‘hacks’ good for you?
Obesity and nutritional epidemiologist Dr Deirdre Tobias explains how chia seeds can help you add more fibre to your diet…
Huntington’s disease successfully treated for first time
One of the most devastating diseases finally has a treatment that can slow its progression and transform lives, tearful doctors…