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New light shed on who benefits most from weight-loss jabs (Wed, 08 Apr 2026)
People who carry variations in two genes linked to appetite and digestion can lose more weight when taking drugs to treat obesity, research suggests.
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ChatGPT 'uncovered woman's rare condition' after years of misdiagnosis (Fri, 10 Apr 2026)
Phoebe was told she'd be treated as a mental health patient if she kept returning to A&E.
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Hospitals coping well with doctors' strike so far - NHS boss (Wed, 08 Apr 2026)
Resident doctors in England – the new name for junior doctors – are taking part in their 15th walkout in a long-running pay dispute.
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Incontinence problems leave me 'leaking while competing' (Thu, 09 Apr 2026)
Aimee Oliver never imagined that giving birth would ultimately cause her to need surgery for incontinence.
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'Two weeks will make such a difference': UK first as NI brings in miscarriage leave (Mon, 06 Apr 2026)
Northern Ireland becomes first part of UK to bring in legal entitlement for parents affected by miscarriage at any stage of a pregnancy to have paid leave.
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