Diagnoses of autism and other neurodivergence are rising. Jessica Eccles and Elizabeth Weir say that the trend is real—and that claims of “overdiagnosis” and insistence on exact case numbers are ...

New rules requiring GPs in England to seek remote specialist advice for every referral they make into selected specialties are putting patients at risk, general practice leaders warn. Concerns relate ...

A second regulator has joined efforts to overturn a decision that cleared a British-Palestinian plastic surgeon of supporting terrorism and the proscribed organisation Hamas.1 The Professional ...

The UK’s “special relationship” with the United States extends beyond geopolitics into our healthcare system, exemplified by the deep integration of US tech companies within the NHS. Palantir ...

Tool offers increased precision in estimating exacerbation risk Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. It is frequently seen in primary ...

Once considered a disease consigned to the past, tuberculosis is making a resurgence in the UK. Emma Wilkinson examines why and asks experts what could help turn the tide In 2024 England saw its ...

One of the recurring frustrations of older people is our inability—individually and collectively—to learn the lessons of the past, as if every problem we face is being encountered for the first time.

Misunderstanding of Tourette syndrome is not confined to the media; it can shape recognition, delay diagnosis, and limit care, write Melina Aikaterini Malli , Daniel Whittaker , and Danni Phoenix-Kane ...

Doctors need to show humility in consultations when patients present them with information they have found online, an expert panel has said. Convening at the Nuffield Trust Summit on 6 March, the ...

Danielle Griffiths and colleagues argue that the rise in invasive cosmetic procedures demands tighter regulation, better consumer protection, and greater awareness In 2024, Alice Webb died after a non ...

Barely a day goes by without media and political concern about the impact of digital technology on health, particularly among young people. The publication of a recent government report, ...

A new non-hormonal daily pill for menopausal hot flushes and night sweats can now be prescribed on the NHS when hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is not suitable. Fezolinetant (Veoza, made by Astellas ...