Health

On the night of Cahan’s death, staff on the ward were found to have been asleep on the job and on their phones for long periods. East London NHS Foundation Trust (ELFT) says the failings identified were “wholly unacceptable” and that it has undertaken a “significant programme of work” to improve inpatient services. The coroner’s…

Lindsay Clancy has appeared in court for the first time since her murder trial fell apart, with lawyers on both sides arguing how to proceed with the case. Her defence argued that the judge should use his power to declare her not guilty. Her lawyer, Kevin Reddington, also brought a new defence forward arguing there…

In the statement issued on Sunday,, external Mansfield said: “Immediate steps were also taken to secure the records and prevent further access that was not for a legitimate, clinical reason. “We have reported the matter to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), and we will continue to keep Noah’s family informed as our investigation progresses.” Anna…

Manicures have been whispering messages about the wearer’s position in society for as long as they have existed, according to fashion journalist Suzanne E. Shapiro. “Women’s bodies – and sense of self-presentation – have always held huge political and cultural significance,” Shapiro, who wrote Nails: The Story of The Modern Manicure, tells the BBC. Even…

Linguistics researcher Dr Beth Malory says any changes need to be researched first. “Will people understand uterectomy? Is simply saying removal of the womb better?” New words cannot be ambiguous, she says, it’s important to look at the whole system so there is no confusion. Malory also studies language around pregnancy and loss. One phrase…

They have told the BBC the demand for this procedure, which normally costs thousands of pounds in the UK, has increased as part of a wider aesthetic trend to tighten, smooth and lift the face. Surgeons say complications have been linked to clinics across mainland Europe, Africa and Asia, and, when they occur, the lack…

Doctors specialising in surgery around the eyes say a concerning number of patients are reporting problems from having had cheap so-called “bleph” surgery on their eyelids, typically abroad. Women have told us they have sought medical help back in the UK, because scarring has not healed properly and they have been in pain.