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Martha’s rule rolled out to all acute hospitals in England after hundreds of lives saved

Hundreds of patients have been helped by rule, which makes it easier to get an urgent second opinion.

‘My son’s constipation wasn’t taken seriously until he reached crisis point’

The number of children being admitted to hospital with constipation is at a 10-year high.

‘My son’s constipation wasn’t taken seriously until he reached crisis point’

The number of children being admitted to hospital with constipation is at a 10-year high.

The Food Chain

What makes a healthy first meal of the day, and when to have it

NHS staff called ‘heartless’ over maternity comments

An NHS trust meeting hears staff criticised bereaved families involved in a major maternity review.

Is gel nail polish being banned?

The EU has new rules regarding gel nails and their ingredients

Energy drinks to be banned for under-16s in England

Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting said he was acting on concerns for children's health.

Business Daily

As more digital mental health tools emerge, can ethics keep up with evolving tech?

Energy drinks to be banned for under-16s in England

Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting said he was acting on concerns for children's health.

Adults with learning disabilities die 20 years early, report finds

People with learning disabilities and autism die almost 20 years younger than the rest of the population.