NHS needs ‘radical change’ in the wake of scandals
Nursing has changed dramatically in the 150 years since Florence Nightingale founded the first nursing school in London undoubtedly for the better.
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Fear of weight gain could deter smokers from quitting, as research reveals the average person can gain up to two STONE
Many smokers avoid treatment to help them quit if they have previously gained weight while trying to shake the habit, U.S. researchers found.
Is taking smart drugs for exams a dumb idea?
FOR just £2 you can buy a pill that boosts concentration and claims to improve your memory. It may sound like the plot of a Hollywood sci-fi movie, but Oxford students are popping pills so-called smart drugs to try to improve their brain power.
Surgeons use Google Glass in operating theatre in UK-first
In a medical first for the UK, orthopaedic surgeon David Isaac used the high-tech specs during a live operation at Torbay Hospital.
Soldier buys Bosnian boy new £100,000 FACE after being moved by his terrible facial deformities
A soldier who spotted a boy with a terrible deformity while on patrol in Bosnia has spent ten years fundraising to finally deliver his promise of giving him a new face.
Taking an iPhone to bed prevents children sleeping
Children have been told to buy traditional alarm clocks rather than rely on smartphones to wake them up in the morning amid fears over widespread addiction to electronic gadgets.
Mother-of-four awakes from coma when her heartbroken husband played songs from their wedding day (despite being asked to say his last goodbye)
A mother-of-four left on the brink of death after a devastating stroke was woken from a coma by her husband playing their favourite wedding songs.
U.S. FDA approves ‘Star Wars’ robotic arm for amputees
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a robotic arm for amputees that is named for the “Star Wars” character Luke Skywalker and can perform multiple, simultaneous movements, a huge advance over the metal hook currently in use.
Oscar Knox, the brave five-year-old whose battle against cancer moved thousands, dies
Oscar Knox, a five-year-old boy whose battle against a rare form of cancer captured the hearts of thousands and united a community, has died.
Safe nursing levels recommended
Hospitals in England should be wary about having nurses care for more than eight patients each on wards during the day, draft NHS guidance suggests.