Don’t feel like exercising? Maybe it’s the wrong time of day for you
New research suggests that synchronizing your workout with your body’s natural internal clock, known as your chronotype, could significantly amplify the health benefits of exercise, particularly for individuals at higher…
Women’s health strategy: ‘I still don’t feel listened to’
Zoe Trafford, a hairdresser from Liverpool, found herself in the unusual position of needing her customers to become her confidantes. What began as professional empathy evolved into a personal plea,…
I was kicked out of nightclub because of my wheelchair
Maddie Haining, an 18-year-old from Oldham, experienced a deeply humiliating and infuriating ordeal when she was escorted out of Club Tropicana in Manchester’s Gay Village on Saturday night, solely because…
Single-sex space guidance to be published after May elections
The long-awaited guidance on single-sex spaces is set to be published next month, following the conclusion of the May 7th elections, as confirmed by Equalities Minister Bridget Phillipson. This announcement…
What is the UK Covid inquiry and when will it finish?
The UK Covid inquiry is poised to release its fourth report on Thursday, focusing on the intricate development and widespread rollout of the Covid-19 vaccine. This imminent publication follows a…
Pakistan hospital at centre of child HIV outbreak caught reusing syringes in BBC film.
Warning: This story contains details that readers may find distressing. Mohammed Amin was eight when he died shortly after testing positive for HIV. His fevers were so severe that he…
Why are resident doctors striking and how much are they paid?
Resident doctors in England have commenced a six-day strike, marking their fifteenth industrial action in an ongoing dispute over pay and working conditions. The British Medical Association (BMA), representing doctors,…
Why hospitals can run more smoothly on strike days (but it’s no long-term solution)
"We sighed with relief – strikes act like a firebreak." This was how one hospital boss recalled hearing news of a walkout by resident doctors in England last December. Now…
Contraception on social media: Why posts are trying to scare me off
As a sex educator with six years of experience, Milly Evans is well-versed in the nuances of contraception. Yet, in the lead-up to getting a hormonal coil (IUS), she found…
Nurse in trans dispute wins settlement from NHS employer
A dedicated nurse, Jennifer Melle, who faced a protracted and deeply personal dispute with her NHS employer over the use of transgender pronouns and subsequent media commentary, has successfully secured…
















