health
Bailiffs used to pursue NHS staff over pay errors
Thousands of NHS workers were pursued by debt collectors after salary overpayments, the BBC finds. Source link
Intermittent fasting may make little difference to weight loss, review finds
But researchers say it could still improve someone’s overall health through helpful changes to some body functions. Source link
Measles outbreak could see unvaccinated pupils excluded from schools in north London
Children identified as close contacts of people with the disease could be excluded for three weeks Source link
Women calling for greater support with menopause
Women who experienced challenges during the menopause set up businesses to help others. Source link
Married couple share same cancer diagnosis
An East Kent Hospital surgeon says it was the “first time” he had encountered such a case. Source link
Death of the sex drive – and the great debate over whether testosterone can help get it back
Can boosting testosterone improve libido, or is much of the attention solely hype, profit, and placebo? Source link
Stroke survivors trial new at-home tech: 'It's given me my freedom back'
Participants in the NHS ‘Triceps’ trial wear a device in their ear which emits electrical pulses while they do rehab. Source link
Critical incident declared at Nottingham hospitals
A high number of elderly people on wards and respiratory cases in A&E prompt warnings from staff. Source link
High Court dismisses challenge to single-sex toilet guidance
Campaigners claimed the guidance for employers, such as hospitals, shops and restaurants, was “legally flawed” and “overly simplistic”. Source link
'My husband stole £600k for sex and antiques' – drug side effects tearing families apart
Side effects of a common Parkinson’s medications had devastating consequences on one family, BBC hears. Source link