Health
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Renowned heart surgeon Magdi Yacoub: ‘It’s essential in life, and in science in particular, to be humble’
Renowned heart surgeon Magdi Yacoub: ‘It’s essential in life, and in science in particular, to be humble’
Pioneering surgeon Sir Magdi Yacoub is still working at 90 – and has no plans to retire
Most girls drop out of sport by puberty. Teenage athlete Issey Kyson is on a race to change that
Most girls drop out of sport by puberty. Teenage athlete Issey Kyson is on a race to change that
Athlete and campaigner Issey Kyson is releasing a documentary and national toolkit to help people understand the barriers facing teenage girls in sport
Most people with diabetes have faced shame and judgement: ‘It’s as voluntary as getting a cold’
Most people with diabetes have faced shame and judgement: ‘It’s as voluntary as getting a cold’
Actor Sam Buchanan speaks to the Big Issue about his journey with type 1 diabetes, as new research finds that the majority of people with the condition have faced stigma and shame
This premature baby clothes business is helping newborns and parents one joyful baby vest at a time
This premature baby clothes business is helping newborns and parents one joyful baby vest at a time
Britain’s obesity crisis is driven by poverty and bad food. But are weight-loss jabs really the answer?
Britain’s obesity crisis is driven by poverty and bad food. But are weight-loss jabs really the answer?
Free Eye Tests and Homemade Muffins: What Happened When Specsavers Opened Its Doors After Hours
Free Eye Tests and Homemade Muffins: What Happened When Specsavers Opened Its Doors After Hours
Britain’s mental health crisis is a leadership crisis, too
Britain’s mental health crisis is a leadership crisis, too
Number of deaths from nitazenes increases fourfold in two years – but true number may never be known
Number of deaths from nitazenes increases fourfold in two years – but true number may never be known
People with learning disabilities are dying 20 years early, report finds: ‘They deserve better’
People with learning disabilities are dying 20 years early, report finds: ‘They deserve better’
How a grassroots effort to save an abandoned leisure centre grew into something much more
How a grassroots effort to save an abandoned leisure centre grew into something much more
‘Are you really the doctor?’: The realities of life as a Black doctor in the NHS
‘Are you really the doctor?’: The realities of life as a Black doctor in the NHS
What are the eight Marmot Principles and how could they transform the health of a local area?
What are the eight Marmot Principles and how could they transform the health of a local area?
Bringing sight to your doorstep: How Specsavers Home Visits are transforming eye care access
Bringing sight to your doorstep: How Specsavers Home Visits are transforming eye care access
How Specsavers are helping to transform healthcare access in Edinburgh
How Specsavers are helping to transform healthcare access in Edinburgh
Millions of pupils missing school due to hygiene poverty: ‘We have reinvented a Victorian problem’
Millions of pupils missing school due to hygiene poverty: ‘We have reinvented a Victorian problem’
Mental health patients find it ‘impossible to get help’ amid Manchester care crisis: ‘It makes you ill’
Mental health patients find it ‘impossible to get help’ amid Manchester care crisis: ‘It makes you ill’
The NHS is facing an existential crisis. Can Labour’s 10-year plan really save it?
The NHS is facing an existential crisis. Can Labour’s 10-year plan really save it?
MPs vote to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales: ‘We are right to give people a choice’
MPs vote to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales: ‘We are right to give people a choice’
The NHS is the ‘big winner’ from Reeves’ spending review – but there will be ‘difficult trade-offs’
The NHS is the ‘big winner’ from Reeves’ spending review – but there will be ‘difficult trade-offs’
Sound advice: why ear health matters – and how easy it is to check yours
Sound advice: why ear health matters – and how easy it is to check yours
Eight simple steps to transform the way you listen
Eight simple steps to transform the way you listen
Our approach to mental health isn’t working – here’s what needs to change
