The day the NHS saved my life: I lost nearly all my body’s blood after giving birth
I needed an operation and lifesaving transfusion when my placenta became stuck – and the care didn’t stop there
Spiky Australian grass the key to making better condoms, say researchers
Fibres from spinifex are being used to make condoms more reliable and as thin as a human hair, according to University of Queensland research
Guns, car crashes and drugs cut US male life expectancy by a year, research says
Gun injuries alone shorten American men’s lives by more than five months, according to CDC research letter as experts reject ‘paralysis’ on issue
The day the NHS saved my baby’s life: she had stopped breathing
At just 20 hours old, Milli’s glucose levels dropped to potentially fatal levels. Thanks to a midwife’s visit and the Herts air ambulance, she survived – with a mystifying and rare pituitary gland condition identified weeks later
I’m a survivor of female genital cutting and I’m speaking out – as others must too
My aunt cut my genitals when I was seven years old. The culture of silence surrounding this FGM/C means laws alone won’t stop it
How paying for your treatment would help save the NHS
‘Free at the point of use’ has had its day. Other European countries use health insurance without the poor suffering, so why can’t we?
Why a diet of worms could be good for you
Forget tablets to get rid of the wriggly creatures. Some scientists believe eating them may be key to curing auto-immune diseases
Should I be screened for depression?
Everyone over 18 should be screened for the condition, says a US task force. Meanwhile, UK officials say it should only be done for those at high risk. Who’s right?
Pillow talk: waking up with Wogan
People who woke up to Terry Wogan’s voice were inadvertently allowing his thoughts to subconsciously access theirs, says Daniel Glaser
Banish those midlife blues – the secret to happiness starts with one small step
Expert behind survey on middle-age misery says it’s better to be outdoors with friends – and to throw away the self-help books