Judge’s sperm donor warning over man who ‘fathered 180 children’

Women are warned against a man who claims his sperm has fathered children all around the world.

‘Future generations need cure’ for brain disorder

Scientists hope to find a cure for a genetic condition linked back to a single Cumbrian family line.

‘I have to shower at the gym’ – disabled people wait for simple home changes

The time taken for councils to do home adaptation assessments for elderly and disabled people has risen, the BBC finds.

Replacing judge with experts strengthens assisted dying bill, MP says

It comes after concerns over the High Court’s capacity to hear each individual case in England and Wales.

Beware ill-fitting menstrual cups, warn doctors

Doctors have reported a rare case where the use of a menstrual cup was linked to kidney problems.

Beware ill-fitting menstrual cups, warn doctors

Doctors have reported a rare case where the use of a menstrual cup was linked to kidney problems.

Troubled NHS trust pleads guilty in baby deaths case

The trust has pleaded guilty to six offences in relation to the deaths of three babies in 2021.

Teenagers mocked by nurses at psychiatric unit

A BBC investigation finds some nurses were verbally abusive and cruel towards unwell teenagers.

Vitamin pills and icy swims: Can you really boost your immune system?

After being struck down by winter illness, the BBC’s James Gallagher goes in search of ways to boost his immune system.

Vitamin pills and icy swims: Can you really boost your immune system?

After being struck down by winter illness, the BBC’s James Gallagher goes in search of ways to boost his immune system.