Fire at nursing home in Chile kills 16 residents
A fire at a nursing home in Chile killed at least 16 elderly residents, with ten others evacuated. Authorities are investigating the cause of the blaze at the facility south of Santiago.
‘It makes you feel helpless’: patients and doctors cast doubt on standard treatment for endometriosis
A study challenges the standard NHS treatment for endometriosis, finding that surgery combined with hormonal medication does not improve quality of life, while psychological support shows greater benefit.
Letby failings go beyond one hospital – the whole NHS system has been found lacking
A public inquiry into Lucy Letby’s crimes at an NHS hospital found systemic failures across England’s health system, including poor regulation, weak whistleblower protections, and persistent inability to address manager underperformance.
How does assisted dying work in other countries?
Around 400 million people live in countries with legalized assisted dying. Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Spain, Austria, and France have introduced such laws since 2015, with approaches varying significantly by jurisdiction.
What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
A vaccination campaign targeting one million teenagers and young adults is being launched to address rising meningitis B infections, with free vaccines offered to Year 13 pupils and first-year university students.
NI health: Resident doctors begin strike action over pay
Resident doctors in Northern Ireland began a 24-hour strike on Monday over pay disputes, following similar action by consultants and specialist doctors the previous week.