A cyberattack on the Ascension health system operating in 19 states across the U.S. forced some of its 140 hospitals to divert ambulances, caused patients …
Exclusive: Donna Ockenden, who led a damning review into failings at Shrewsbury maternity services, described the support as “a house of cards” as she urged …
While men are disproportionally affected by conditions that cause early death, women are left with higher levels of illness and disability Women live longer than …
Exclusive: London mayor says poverty, alienation and ill health must be tackled to prevent crimes, after London sword attack Too many people with mental health …
Independent Russian media outlet claims strongman was diagnosed with pancreatic necrosis in 2019 Chechnya’s strongman leader, Ramzan Kadyrov, has published a workout video in an …
Exclusive: NHS figures leaked by whistleblower suggest more than 15,000 patients died in care of community mental health services in just one year – with …
Dozens of people caring for frail, sick or elderly relatives describe ‘devastating’ effect of DWP’s approach to ‘honest mistakes’ ‘We’re already vulnerable’: the carers told …
Demand for private treatment booms as NHS waiting lists remain long, while more people also sign up for dental cover Britain’s health cover market has …
Exclusive: Amanda Pritchard hits out at ‘unacceptable’ levels of abuse faced by doctors and nurses as she demands that health trusts be judged on their …
Officials say the aftermath of last year’s fiery train derailment in eastern Ohio doesn’t qualify as a public health emergency because widespread health problems and …
NASUWT annual conference backs plan for staff trained in mental health first aid in all schools and colleges All school leaders should receive suicide prevention …
To mark World Bipolar Day, the Bafta-winning ‘Kidulthood’ star speaks to Adam White about the very public mental health crisis that got him sectioned, the …
Japanese government health officials are raiding a factory that produces health supplements they say have killed at least five people and hospitalized more than 100 …
Exclusive: Man who has now given party at least £10m copied Steve Barclay into email about problems with bid, documents show The Conservative mega-donor Frank …
Around the country, sweet shops are fighting to survive amid closures and a boom in health-conscious parents. Juno Kelly asks whether the humble pick ‘n’ …
A federal judge presiding over a lawsuit challenging the quality of health care in Arizona’s prisons is considering whether to launch a third contempt-of-court proceeding …
BMA committee votes in emergency motion after Tory donor’s comments about MP condemned as racist and misogynist The health tech boss and Tory donor Frank …
Campaigners launch proposal for schools to have ‘plan for play’ that would be subject to Ofsted inspection Campaigners studying play and childhood are calling for …
Labour minister says it’s madness that people are still working in restaurants at 1am but opposition and tourism groups defend country’s nightlife Working past 10pm …
‘Sobering’ analysis suggests backlog will rise to 8 million next summer after a decade of underinvestment in the NHS Rishi Sunak is “highly unlikely” to …
Israel and Joe Biden have shown scepticism about accuracy of rising death toll but others point to historical reliability of data Israel and Hamas at …
What authorities describe as an off-duty pilot’s attempt to shut down the engines of a Horizon Air flight has renewed attention on the mental fitness …
Rap star follows new album with news of indeterminate sabbatical due to suffering stomach problems ‘for years’ The multi-award-winning rapper Drake has announced he is …
A federal appeals court has overturned a lower court ruling that found Mississippi relies too much on institutionalizing people with mental health conditions rather than …
Exclusive: Number of under-18s waiting for ‘frequently time-critical’ paediatric care is at a record high Sick children’s health problems are getting worse as record numbers …
Unicef UK research says parents feel anxious, alone and unsupported, with poorest households hit hardest Millions of parents in Britain are struggling with their mental …
BA.2.86, nicknamed Pirola, causing concern among scientists because of fear it could be more transmissible The latest Covid-19 variant, BA.2.86, appears to be spreading in …