Sepsis warning after Penn woman’s quadruple amputation

After a harrowing 32 weeks in hospital, punctuated by multiple cardiac arrests and the life-altering quadruple amputation, sepsis survivor Manjit Sangha has finally returned to the comfort of her home…

Scientists crack open the ‘black box’ of cancer in cats

Cats may hold crucial clues for unlocking new avenues in human cancer treatment, thanks to a groundbreaking study that has produced the first comprehensive genetic map of cancer in domestic…

Single vaccine could protect against all coughs, colds and flus, researchers say

In a development that could revolutionize respiratory health and potentially redefine preventative medicine, US researchers at Stanford University have unveiled a groundbreaking "universal vaccine" that shows promise in protecting against…

Radio 1’s Life Hacks: Mental Health Special

BBC Radio 1 is breaking down barriers and fostering vital conversations with its "Life Hacks: Mental Health Special," an in-depth exploration of male mental health and the pervasive issue of…

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

A yellow cold health alert has been issued for most of England, as freezing winds, ice, and wet weather continue to grip the nation. This alert signifies that the UK…

NHS Joint Surgery Disrupted Amid Bone Cement Supply Problems

A critical shortage of bone cement, a vital component in over 1,000 NHS joint replacement surgeries weekly, is poised to trigger significant delays for patients awaiting hip, knee, and shoulder…

Children injured by NHS can claim damages for lifetime lost earnings, court rules

The child at the heart of this groundbreaking case, born in 2015 at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, has been anonymised to protect her privacy. During a complex labour,…

Illegal skin lightening cream being sold in butchers across UK, watchdog warns.

The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) has issued a stark warning that dangerous and illegal skin lightening products are increasingly being found not only online but also in a concerning…

Castle Hill Hospital surgery errors led to woman’s leg amputation.

A devastating surgical error at Castle Hill Hospital has resulted in the amputation of a 69-year-old woman’s leg, leaving her reliant on a wheelchair and grappling with profound physical and…

I used to hate my appearance. Here’s how I learned to accept it.

Charlotte’s journey began in her early teens, a period marked by an intense and consuming hatred for her own reflection. The mirror, a commonplace object for most, became a source…