From polio vaccines to hand transplants: the major milestones in 69 years of the NHS
It’s 69 years since the NHS treated its first patient – millions have benefitted from free healthcare since.
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In our misogynist culture, it’s no surprise under-10s are asking for labiaplasty
It’s a perfectly logical response to the onslaught of negative messages women and girls receive about their bodies.
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Had I talked James out of a cancer screening? If he’d gone, might it have been caught?
It was difficult not to feel disquieted reading my notes.
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Everyday superheroes – how pop culture can help overcome trauma
Whether your hero wears spandex or cat ears, inspirational pop culture figures can help deal with real life difficulties.
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The good daughter
The truth is I don’t want to be a full-time carer, any more than I wanted to be a full-time…
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An antibiotic-resistant superbug is silently spreading through UK hospitals
There have already been outbreaks in Manchester, London, Edinburgh, and Birmingham, but deaths are not centrally recorded.
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Today’s GPs are being shamed into keeping patients out of hospital
Kay seemed seriously unwell. These days, however, GPs are expected to discuss potential admissions first.
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The war on the night: why bad sleep harms your health
Loss of empathy, memory impairment and higher risks of cancer are all linked to lack of sleep. So why don’t…
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