Doctors’ strikes can have surprising benefits – but are they sustainable?

Some hospital trusts tell the BBC previous action has seen shorter waits, faster decisions and calmer corridors.

Should we be using cotton buds to clean our ears?

Greg Foot asks whether we should be using cotton buds to clean our ears.

Should we be using cotton buds to clean our ears?

Greg Foot asks whether we should be using cotton buds to clean our ears.

Is the bite of the false widow spider dangerous?

Experts say noble false widow spiders could be to blame for an increase in bites being treated in hospital.

Is the bite of the false widow spider dangerous?

Experts say noble false widow spiders could be to blame for an increase in bites being treated in hospital.

Nurse wins settlement in trans pronouns dispute

Melle was racially abused by a transgender woman at a hospital after she addressed them as “Mr”.

Deep-fried food banned in new plans for school dinners

Schools are being told to cut down on sugary desserts, and provide more vegetables and whole grains.

Deep-fried food banned in new plans for school dinners

Schools are being told to cut down on sugary desserts, and provide more vegetables and whole grains.

Streeting denies changing pay deal for resident doctors

The Health Secretary says his “door is open” for more talks to resolve the long-running dispute.

Women’s network for mid-life wellbeing launches

The support group was set up by a woman who challenged herself to try 50 new things before turning 50.