‘New birth advice change is our girl’s lasting legacy’
A mum says she was not warned of the potentially life-threatening risks of a uterine rupture.
Category: Health
Cancer survivors say their concerns were dismissed
Two women who had breast cancer say their concerns were dismissed by doctors at first.
Damning report finds ‘culture of mistrust’ at maternity unit
A review said staffing shortages also contributed to delays and patients being harmed at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.
Widower backs new pancreatic cancer breath trial
The test detects compounds in the breath which are detectable in cancer patients, say scientists.
‘Chances missed,’ says damning report into surgeon
An NHS trust failed to act upon recommendations made in 2016, a report into child surgeries finds.
Illegal teeth-whitening industry exposed by BBC
A BBC investigation finds kits on sale containing more than 500 times the legal limit of bleach.
Willpower doesn’t exist. Why so much of your health isn’t your fault
Dr Xand and Dr Chris van Tulleken share four small but powerful tips they’ve learnt over the course of 30…
Magnesium: Can this ‘miracle mineral’ really help us sleep?
The global market in this supplement is worth almost £3bn – a figure set to nearly double over the next…
The science behind how fake tan works on your skin
Sliced Bread looks into the chemical reaction that happens – and whether it’s harmful.
‘We begged for help for years but it wasn’t there’
Terry White’s sister is giving evidence to the Lampard Inquiry into mental health deaths.