Doctors develop ‘transformational’ new DNA test for Down’s syndrome

New test more accurate than current screening in detecting Down’s, Edwards and Patau syndromes and could simplify screening process, say researchers

Don’t know your spleen from your adrenals? Test yourself

New research suggests we are dangerously ignorant of the location of some of our anatomical structures

Rapid use of blood drug could save thousands of lives, study finds

Analysis shows chance of death from blood loss is 70% less likely if cheap, widely used tranexamic acid is administered promptly

See a GP on my smartphone? Sorry, I’m not convinced

A new scheme allowing patients to dial in for a virtual appointment has some advantages for some people – but it’s not for me, writes GP Ann Robinson

Why Nancy Friday’s 1970s collection of women’s sexual fantasies still matters

The author of My Secret Garden – a shocking and deeply sexy work – has died, leaving a legacy to inspire younger generations

Streptococcus vaccine ‘could prevent over 100,000 baby deaths worldwide’

Experts call for more work to be done to develop a vaccine for infection commonly carried by pregnant women, which can cause stillbirth and death

What I’m really thinking: the older man offered a seat on the bus

To accept the seat is to accept that new status – elderly, needy, requiring care – a status I am not yet ready to embrace

Church halls and chipped mugs … antenatal classes aren’t that different from Alcoholics Anonymous

Last time I was battling addiction and this time I’m growing a human, but the intimacy, inexperience, wisdom – and the level of gore – are pretty much the same

High street lunch meal deals ‘can contain up to 30 teaspoons of sugar’

Health group criticises retailers including WH Smith, Tesco and Morrisons for mix and match deals containing calorific snacks

Do celebrities have a responsibility to reveal their IVF?

In Europe, 77% of IVF treatments fail – and doctors have suggested that famous people should be more honest about their fertility to combat the spread of misinformation