Brain stimulating test makes people ‘less selfish’

In a groundbreaking study conducted at the University of Zurich, scientists have unveiled a remarkable method to temporarily reduce selfishness in individuals by precisely stimulating two key areas of the…

‘My husband stole £600k for sex and antiques’ – drug side effects tearing families apart

Frances’s world imploded on a seemingly ordinary morning at work with a single phone call from the police. Her husband, Andrew, a solicitor entrusted with the financial affairs of vulnerable…

Vaping in cars with children could be banned under new plans

Government plans unveiled this week propose a significant expansion of smoking and vaping bans, aiming to create healthier environments for children and vulnerable individuals across England. The proposed legislation, currently…

Nurses and other NHS staff to get 3.3% pay rise

NHS staff across England and Wales are set to receive a 3.3% pay increase for the upcoming financial year, a decision announced by the government that impacts approximately 1.5 million…

What to know about bowel cancer and how to spot it

The recent passing of actor James Van Der Beek at the age of 48 from bowel cancer serves as a stark reminder of the importance of understanding this disease, its…

NHS waiting list at lowest level in three years

The hospital waiting list in England has dropped to its lowest level in nearly three years, a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to tackle the pandemic-induced backlog. At the…

NHS tracker: are hospital surgery wait times improving near you?

Every NHS hospital in England has been tasked with a critical mission: to significantly improve patient waiting times for planned treatments. This directive stems from the government’s commitment to making…

Nitazenes: Inquests show how deadly synthetic drugs spread.

Inquests are shedding light on the insidious spread of highly potent synthetic opioid drugs, known as nitazenes, which experts warn can be many times more powerful than heroin. These dangerous…

Pharmacists in Wales described remortgaging homes to stay afloat.

A pharmacist in Wales has revealed he has accumulated a staggering £145,000 in debt in his desperate efforts to keep his community pharmacy operational, expressing grave concerns about his ability…

How do cold health alerts work and what do the different levels mean?

A yellow cold health alert has been issued for several regions across England, including the East Midlands, North East, North West, West Midlands, and Yorkshire and The Humber. This alert…