Health service reviews cost almost £188,000
There were 20 independent investigations or reviews between 2021 and 2025.
Student quits university due to epilepsy medicine shortages
Jack Tolley says he found it difficult to find supplies of the key medicines he needs.
Woman has pioneering womb surgery to fix ‘miracle’ baby with intestines outside its body
Theo became the first British baby to be operated on in the womb to correct complex gastroschisis, as part of a pioneering clinical trial.
If You Can’t Beat A.I., Outdress It, Tech Firms and Their Swag Say
Over the years, tech workers have proudly worn nerdy company-branded gear. But this generation of hot companies is getting fancy with its merch.
Ukraine strikes Russia’s biggest retailer again
Ukraine has struck another warehouse belonging to Russian e-commerce giant Wildberries in a long-range drone attack.
Israel defies Trump’s peace plan as it escalates deadly attacks on Gaza
Israel escalates Gaza attacks and pushes hardline demands, threatening the US-backed peace roadmap.
US cricket player Reddy receives eight-year ban for match-fixing
ICC Anti-Corruption Tribunal says Akhilesh Reddy guilty of three offences during Abu Dhabi T10 competition in November.
Study uncovers brain mechanism that drives sustained motivation
What enables us to sustain effort toward goals, even when the task becomes increasingly difficult? A recent study by researchers at Nagoya University in Japan
A 10-country survey finds an unexpected air pollution awareness gap
Researchers surveyed 10,618 adults across 1,372 localities in the world’s 10 most populous countries and matched their responses with average 2019-2021 PM2.5 concentrations. Higher PM2.5
RNA-based therapeutic strategy targets brain pathway behind cancer-associated cachexia
A new path has opened toward stopping cancer-associated cachexia, a devastating complication that gradually wastes patients away.
Traditional Japanese medicine for obesity may help reduce age-related tissue fibrosis
A traditional Japanese medicine used for obesity may do more than support weight loss. Researchers at the University of Osaka, working with Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co.
Daytime cortisol patterns track cognitive decline but not Alzheimer’s disease risk
In 3,895 older adults, moderate daytime cortisol variability was associated with better cognition and slower decline, while the highest daily cortisol exposure was linked to
Todd Blanche formally withdraws Trump’s ‘anti-weaponisation’ fund plan
Two Republican senators wanted a written guarantee that Trump would not revive a controversial proposal.
Sudan army drone strike on court session kills 35, rights group says
The army has not commented on claims that civilians died in the attack on a paramilitary-held village.