Department of Health retracts claim sunbeds are as dangerous as smoking DHSC corrects statements after regulator intervenes as experts say smoking causes far more cancer cases
What is the national maternity and neonatal investigation and why was it launched? From racism to staff shortages, the interim report found a host of deep-rooted issues affecting women and babies
NHS maternity units often cover up harmful errors in childbirth, report finds Damning inquiry into services in England reveals falsification of medical records after ‘negligent’ care
‘It’s the most urgent public health issue’: Dr Rangan Chatterjee on screen time, mental health – and banning social media until 18 The hit podcaster, author and former GP says a failure to regulate big tech is ‘failing a generation of children’. He explains why he quit the NHS and why he wants a ban on screen-based homework
Cancer charity to expand nutrition lessons after trial cut NHS waiting lists Maggie’s describes approach that uses food to help patients with recovery as ‘win-win’ and calls for collaboration in new government strategy
One in five women in England say their concerns were ignored during childbirth, survey finds Women say fears were dismissed and help was unavailable at crucial moments during labour
Parasite cleanses: why are so many people obsessed with intestinal worms? Probably the most disgusting online trend of 2025, this has led to pictures of people’s excrement all over the internet. Please make it stop ...
Failure to diagnose treatable male infertility leading to unnecessary IVF, experts say Men represent 50% of all infertility cases but poor understanding among GPs means it is often untreated
NHS directed pregnant women to controversial Free Birth Society via charity Exclusive: NHS websites pointed women to factsheet featuring podcast by ‘dangerous’ influencers linked to baby deaths
Women must be warned of home birth risks and have access to skilled midwives, experts say Exclusive: Pregnancy experts warn of inadequate medical advice and lack of safe and reliable care
NHS makes morning-after pill available for free across pharmacies in England Those in need of free emergency contraception no longer have to see their GP or attend a sexual health clinic
Dr Jill Tattersall obituary Other lives: Doctor who co-founded a clinic to provide unmarried women and girls with contraception in Sheffield in the 1960s
Pregnant women in England at ‘growing risk’ of serious injury in childbirth NHS figures show number of mothers sustaining third- or fourth-degree perineal tear has increased by 16% since 2020
The big idea: why we should embrace AI doctors People are understandably wary of new technology, but human error is often more lethal
Baby food firms given 18 months to improve quality of products in England Government issues voluntary guidance calling for less sugar and salt amid concerns over nutritional value