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Can a pulse of electricity to the brain make us less selfish?
Scientists have discovered how to make people less selfish - slightly and temporarily - by stimulating two areas of the brain.
Medical neglect contributed to mother's death, inquest finds
A doctor failed to see test results that should have alerted them to Sue Howells's blood clot, an inquest hears.
Nurses and other NHS staff to get 3.3% pay rise
Unions angry, but government says it demonstrates its commitment to workforce.
'I racked up £145k of debt' - pharmacists struggling to stay afloat as costs soar
With costs escalating, pharmacies are making a loss on essential items such as aspirin.
NHS waiting list at lowest level in three years
Backlog drops below 7.3m for first time since 2023 in England, but concern over long A&E waits.
How to check whether you have bowel cancer
What are the main symptoms and causes of bowel cancer, and how can you reduce your risk of getting it?
How to check whether you have bowel cancer
What are the main symptoms and causes of bowel cancer, and how can you reduce your risk of getting it?
Medical neglect contributed to mother's death, inquest finds
A doctor failed to see test results that should have alerted them to Sue Howells's blood clot, an inquest hears.
'I racked up £145k of debt' - pharmacists struggling to stay afloat as costs soar
With costs escalating, pharmacies are making a loss on essential items such as aspirin.
'His loss is massive': Inquests show spread of deadly synthetic drugs
A BBC investigation shows how nitazene deaths have risen and the illegal drug market is changing.
'His loss is massive': Inquests show spread of deadly synthetic drugs
A BBC investigation shows how nitazene deaths have risen and the illegal drug market is changing.
'Families have lost trust over maternity inquiry'
MPs are calling on the prime minister to intervene over the probe into Leeds maternity services.
Doctor who sold stolen PPE on eBay is struck off register
Dr Attiya Sheikh and her husband Omer Sheikh made almost £8,000 from selling personal protective equipment during the covid pandemic.
Doctor who sold stolen PPE on eBay is struck off register
Dr Attiya Sheikh and her husband Omer Sheikh made almost £8,000 from selling personal protective equipment during the covid pandemic.
Doctor who sold stolen PPE on eBay is struck off register
Dr Attiya Sheikh and her husband Omer Sheikh made almost £8,000 from selling personal protective equipment during the covid pandemic.
UK first as cutting-edge therapy used for 'debilitating' heart condition
A new treatment being trialled at Belfast’s Royal Victoria Hospital allows more patients to be treated and quicker recovery.
What are 'forever chemicals' and are they bad for us?
PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) can be found in some of the food and products we use - and even in our bodies. But what exactly are they?
What are 'forever chemicals' and are they bad for us?
PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) can be found in some of the food and products we use - and even in our bodies. But what exactly are they?
Teen had to tell deaf mum her dad might die
NHS staff in Birmingham used Alan Graham's grandchildren to pass on information, an ombudsman finds.
Teen had to tell deaf mum her dad might die
NHS staff in Birmingham used Alan Graham's grandchildren to pass on information, an ombudsman finds.
