Woman loses faith in hospital after miscarriage

Emma Simmonds says she will never return to the hospital, this week rated England's worst. Source

I quit my job to run a silent disco exercise group

The Silent Steppers began in 2024 to promote physical and mental wellbeing. Source

Cost of children's homes doubles but care can be poor, says report

Huge sums spent on children's residential care in England do not represent value for money, says spending watchdog. Source

What the NHS can learn from the European country that boosted cancer survival rates

Denmark's survival rates record for certain cancers was low compared to other wealthy countries - then it came up with a bold plan Source

Doctors warn hospitals under pressure as NHS waiting lists rise

The waiting list for planned hospital treatment in England rose for the second month in a row in July to its highest level since March. Source

NHS tracker - are hospital waiting times improving near you?

Use our interactive tracker to see if treatment waits are getting better at your local hospital. Source

'Hoarding was a way to protect myself from the world'

Hoarding is often misunderstood, but it can be a symptom of deep trauma. One woman shares how hoarding impacted her life - and her road to recovery. Source

Postcode lottery for new cancer treatments, doctors warn

Experts say bureaucracy is "stifling innovation" and that applying for funding to pay for new treatments can be "cumbersome". Source

Women's healthcare chronically underfunded, says Melinda French Gates

The billionaire philanthropist is donating $50m to research the issue, as part of a larger $1bn pledge. Source

Which mammals have periods like humans?

Dr Chi Eziefula, a menstrual health expert, explains which mammals menstruate - and how their cycles differ from other animals. Source

Which mammals have periods like humans?

Dr Chi Eziefula, a menstrual health expert, explains which mammals menstruate - and how their cycles differ from other animals. Source

Fertility clinics must stop unproven treatments, watchdog warns

The draft guidance advises against many popular but unproven fertility add-ons offered by clinics. Source