Posts

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.

Measles outbreak could see unvaccinated pupils excluded from schools in north London

Children identified as close contacts of people with the disease could be excluded for three weeks

'Fast-spreading' measles outbreak hits several schools in London

A number of children have been hospitalised as officials urge families to check they are up to date with their vaccines.

Women calling for greater support with menopause

Women who experienced challenges during the menopause set up businesses to help others.

'My husband stole £600k for sex and antiques' - drug side effects tearing families apart

Side effects of a common Parkinson’s medications had devastating consequences on one family, BBC hears.

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.