One day. Six operations. Three kidneys. The story of an organ donor chain

A year after their life-changing surgery, we bring together six people in a kidney donor circle for the first time

Linking a lie-in to breast cancer misreads the science

The effect of sleeping patterns is more complex than headlines suggest, says Cancer Research UK’s Georgina Hill

It’s bizarre to think that doctors make good parents – in fact, the opposite may well be true

Some degree of distress just proves the process is working

Prescriptions for short periods are considered safe, but there is little research into the long-term effects

Concerns hormone is being overprescribed in England with little evidence of effectiveness

Lincolnshire town tops list that punishes locations which have bookmakers and fast food outlets

With thousands dying each year from the virus, getting vaccinated should be a no-brainer. So why is take-up still so low?

Healthcare that is preventive rather than reactive is key if this epidemic is to be tackled effectively, says academic Fay Bound Alberti