As AI toys flood the market, a Guardian columnist's experience and new research reveal serious risks, from inappropriate content to data harvesting. Discover why experts advise keeping this tech away from young minds.
NHS data reveals a historic shift: 45% of births in England are now caesareans. Explore the trends, age factors, and expert insights behind this change in maternity care.
Anna Bilonozhenko, who fled Ukraine, describes being seriously injured when Paul Doyle drove into a Liverpool FC crowd. Read her harrowing story and the 21-year sentence.
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe in Weston-super-Mare. The girl was found with a fatal stab wound on Monday evening.
A detailed reconstruction of the Bondi beach terror attack, Australia's worst mass shooting since Port Arthur. See how the tragedy unfolded in real time.
A groundbreaking history of psychiatry reveals how advances in genomics and immunology are transforming our understanding of schizophrenia, moving beyond the mind-body divide.
Resident doctors in England start a five-day walkout, their 14th since March 2023, after rejecting a government deal on training places but not pay. NHS leaders warn of significant disruption.
The NHS warns patients will feel the impact of a five-day junior doctors' strike starting Wednesday, coinciding with record hospital flu cases. Health bosses urge the public to get vaccinated.
A 34-year-old farmer has died after a tree fell on his car while he was assisting fire crews battling a severe bushfire in Western Australia. Read the full story on the tragic incident and ongoing heatwave warnings.
A new national audit reveals adults in England wait up to 700 days for eating disorder treatment, with a stark disparity between child and adult services. Experts call for urgent action.
A powerful podcast revisits the severe reality of hyperemesis gravidarum, far beyond 'morning sickness', and explores new hope for sufferers. Listen to the 2025 audio long read.
A chartered psychologist shares 10 science-backed strategies to embrace winter, from managing Seasonal Affective Disorder to adjusting routines and finding joy in the colder months.
Resident doctors in England begin a five-day strike over pay, causing major disruption to NHS services during a record flu season. Health leaders warn of severe delays.
US health officials abruptly reverse a three-decade policy, now advising vaccination only for infants of hep B-positive mothers. Experts warn of preventable infections and eroding trust.
Discover your star sign's forecast for Wednesday, December 17, 2025. With the Sun aligning with Saturn, the cosmos urges patience and strong foundations. Read your personalised daily horoscope.
New research reveals a dramatic rise in nicotine pouch use, driven by young people. Over 500,000 now use them, prompting calls for stricter marketing and age-of-sale laws. Read the full report.
A doctor who pleaded guilty to supplying ketamine linked to Matthew Perry's fatal overdose has been sentenced to home confinement. Read the latest on the case and the risks of ketamine therapy.
The government unveils a new NHS initiative to provide specialist support for domestic abuse and sexual violence survivors across England, aiming to halve violence against women and girls.
New UK law forces registered sex offenders to notify police of their social media and dating profiles. Failure to comply could result in a five-year prison sentence. Read the full details.
Dr Mark Chavez sentenced to eight months' home confinement for role in supplying ketamine to actor Matthew Perry before his fatal overdose. Read the full court details.
Health service leaders plead for independent mediation to break the deadlock between Wes Streeting and the BMA, as a five-day junior doctors' strike begins, threatening severe patient disruption.
British Transport Police are urgently appealing for a man seen talking to a woman on a Kilburn bridge two weeks before she was found dead on railway tracks. He is not a suspect but may have vital information.
Resident doctors in England launch a five-day strike, the 14th in 33 months. With public support waning and both sides entrenched, the NHS faces a 'never-ending' dispute. Read the full analysis.
New NHS dental contract tweaks aim to help urgent cases, but experts warn they are not the radical overhaul needed to solve England's access crisis. Read the full analysis.
Met Police answer just 77.5% of 999 calls in 10 seconds, missing a 90% target. Officials urge public to call only for real emergencies after reports of spiders and lost dogs.
A physician argues for a distinction between armchair diagnosis and legitimate observation of public figures' behaviour, following Donald Trump's 9 December rally. Read the full analysis.
New UK-US medicines agreement aims to boost NHS access to innovative drugs, but critics warn of eroded sovereignty in wider trade pacts with Trump. Explore the debate.
A mother and daughter share their journey through concurrent breast cancer diagnoses, exploring the genetic risks, emotional toll, and unique bond formed in the face of a shared illness. Read their powerful story.
Barchester Healthcare launches a national '12 Ways to Care This Christmas' campaign, highlighting simple acts of kindness and encouraging career consideration in care. Read the full story.
Ioan-Alexandru Pintaru sentenced after random attack on Australian schoolgirl in central London. Heroic bystanders intervened to save her life. Read the full story.