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Staff slept while patient killed at NHS mental health unit
Inquest hears how Rolando Torres-Pena, 22, was able to strangle and kill Hugo Flint-Cahan on a hospital ward in east London.
Why I'm doing a September reset and how you can create a new routine
It's the month when many of us embark on a new chapter so here's how to start strong and keep the good habits.
The Pitt is up for 25 Emmys - but the show's biggest fans are real-life doctors
Those in the medical profession say the HBO Max show about a US hospital emergency room is the most realistic medical drama yet.
Telangana wants its next generation of doctors trained in robotic surgery, plans six-month training for PG students
Telangana plans mandatory six-month robotic surgery training for PG medical students to enhance advanced surgical skills statewide.
Nadda highlights need for a resilient healthcare system
It represents two essential dimensions; the capacity to save life when a patient is critically ill and the capacity to detect and respond to disease threats before they become major public health emergencies, says the U...
Tried and Tested: This Ganesh Chaturthi, try my healthy modak recipe made with A2 Gir cow ghee, honey, and saffron
Discover a delicious, healthy modak recipe for Ganesh Chaturthi, made with A2 Gir cow ghee, honey, and saffron, blending tradition with nutritious ingredients.
Fire at nursing home in Chile kills 16 residents
Ten people were evacuated from the home in Araucanía region in central Chile.
Some dentists say more young people are grinding their teeth - are you one of them?
Millions of us do it, though few of us realise we do - but getting the right treatment can be life-changing.
SC seeks clear timeline for FSSAI’s food warning label rollout, calls for nutritional literacy in schools
Acknowledging that children are particularly ‘vulnerable’ to ‘impulse or uninformed dietary decision-making’, the top court asked the Union government to incorporate nutritional literacy into school curricula
BRICS leaders call for stronger cooperation in disease surveillance, medical product regulation
In their New Delhi Declaration, the leaders stressed the importance of strengthening health infrastructure and local production of medical products to enhance preparedness for future health emergencies and ensure timely...
What happens when AI becomes the first confidant in a mental health crisis?
While chatbots may offer an apparently non-judgmental space to discuss suicide-related distress, they cannot assess risk or replace human intervention; repeated conversations may, in some cases, delay help-seeking, say...
Reusable period products: Expert explains hygiene, safety, and what you should know before switching
Explore the shift towards reusable period products and learn about their hygiene, safety, and benefits for your body and the environment.
Running costs of vaccine damage scheme more than double amount paid to victims
The cost of administration and medical checks has now topped £83m, according to new figures.
Sheikh Hasina's daughter resigns as WHO regional director amid fraud allegations
Saima Wazed, in her resignation letter, said she has lost all trust and confidence in the WHO leadership; she was placed on unpaid administrative leave late last year
Experiencing leg pain after climbing stairs but not while walking? Physiotherapist shares what your body may signal
If your legs start aching right after climbing a flight of stairs, but are completely fine while walking, your body may be signalling a number of issues.
'My cancer spread while I waited months for surgery': The cost of England's cancer wait times
Cancer care has got worse since the government announced plans to speed up waiting times and save more lives, BBC analysis shows.
Should you sync your workouts to your period?
Menstrual cycles are highly individual, making blanket advice found on social media difficult to apply, researchers say.
UK needs new laws for AI in healthcare, says watchdog
The technology will soon be routinely used within the NHS, MHRA chief Lawrence Tallon tells the BBC.