Hungry mothers and dirty wards – maternity care ‘much worse’ than anticipated, review chief says
An interim report by Baroness Amos finds poor care and dirty wards are blighting England’s maternity services.
Health
Teens as young as 15 seeking help over botched Botox and fillers
Advice Direct Scotland (ADS) says it wants tighter restrictions on cosmetic procedures in new Scottish legislation.
Is it a cold, ‘super flu’ or Covid? How to tell the difference
BBC Morning Live's Dr Oscar Duke shares his advice on how to identify whether you have cold, flu or Covid and how to look after yourself.
‘Life being stressful is not an illness’ – GPs on mental health over-diagnosis
Hundreds of GPs in England tell the BBC they are also worried about a lack of help for patients.
‘It sounds dramatic but singing class saved my life’
Hundreds of peopling attending singing groups are being taught songs and breathing techniques.
Libraries to host community events over winter
The sessions in December and January aim to bring people in Wolverhampton together during the colder months.
HIV warning to older women as infections increase
The Blue Sky Trust charity reacts to a rise in HIV infections among heterosexual women.
Young women call for better health education
New resources are being designed to improve understanding of common conditions.
School taught me about bank accounts but not breast exams
Resources will be made available in schools on women's health topics to reduce the gender health gap.
