UK volunteers are being recruited for a controversial Netflix reality show where they will be infected with flu in a secure facility for three weeks, receiving £4,000 and free meals. The project, run by a private company, has sparked a major ethical debat
Healthcare professionals at HMP Peterborough have taken unprecedented strike action, alleging their employer Sodexo is financially supporting Israel's military actions in Gaza through its subsidiaries.
Exclusive: Cambridge scientists uncover compelling evidence linking common viral infections to the onset of diabetes, potentially revolutionising prevention and treatment approaches.
Top US health officials warn that proposed cuts to the National Institutes of Health could cripple medical research and jeopardise future pandemic preparedness.
Groundbreaking UK research reveals a direct anatomical link between the gut and brain, potentially revolutionising the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Discover how your gut health could hold the key to brain disor
A London woman's innocent query to ChatGPT about her husband's symptoms spiralled into a terrifying cancer misdiagnosis, exposing the critical dangers of relying on AI for medical advice. Exclusive interview and expert warnings inside.
British researchers have announced a groundbreaking 'functional cure' for HIV. A new once-a-day pill has shown remarkable success in suppressing the virus, even in patients with drug-resistant strains, potentially eliminating the need for lifelong medicat
A controversial new Oklahoma law grants sweeping legal immunity to those reporting child abuse in pregnant women, while threatening doctors with felony charges for making similar reports, creating a medical and ethical minefield.
Groundbreaking medical research from UK scientists reveals a revolutionary treatment that could potentially reverse the effects of Down syndrome, offering new hope to thousands of families across Britain.
A shocking investigation reveals an NHS doctor who expressed support for Adolf Hitler and launched into an anti-Semitic tirade was permitted to keep working after a controversial tribunal decision, raising serious questions about regulatory failings.
A couple expecting identical twin girls confronts an impossible dilemma as doctors warn one may not survive. Their emotional journey highlights the fragility of life and the strength of parental love.
A South Carolina Republican is under scrutiny as the House Ethics Committee investigates claims of improper campaign spending, raising questions about transparency in political finance.
Tribute to Len Doyal, the influential philosopher and bioethicist whose work revolutionised medical ethics and patient autonomy in the UK.
A Canadian medical board member steps down following public outcry over the handling of Charleigh Pollock's Batten disease treatment, sparking debates on medical ethics and patient rights.
A harrowing case emerges as Danella Gallegos claims surgeons pressured her into organ donation while she was still alive. Read the full investigation.
A controversial Australian doctor has been permanently barred from practising medicine after making inflammatory remarks about abortion and transgender surgery, sparking fierce debate.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has been cleared of ethics violations after an investigation into free tickets her partner received for high-profile events. The probe examined whether the congresswoman improperly benefited from perks intended for spouses.
Neuralink, Elon Musk's brain-chip startup, is set to begin human trials in the UK. The revolutionary technology promises to treat neurological conditions—but raises ethical concerns.
A gripping documentary explores the challenges and ethical dilemmas faced by Palestinian doctors working within Israel's healthcare system, revealing personal and professional conflicts.
The General Medical Council faces mounting pressure to rule that NHS strikes breach doctors' ethical duty to protect patients, as the bitter pay dispute escalates.
A grieving family demands answers after discovering 13 organs were removed from their loved one without permission following a tragic death in hospital.
A Cambridge-educated mother refused chemotherapy for her terminally ill son, opting for alternative treatments. The inquest into his death has sparked debate on parental rights and medical ethics.
US Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Met Gala dress with 'Tax the Rich' slogan has raised eyebrows, prompting an ethics investigation into potential lobbying violations.
A transgender doctor faces allegations of attempting to deceive a tribunal by withholding crucial phone records, raising serious ethical and professional concerns.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sparks debate by suggesting organ donors are more likely to be declared brain dead. Experts weigh in on the validity of his claims.
A nurse at a major NHS hospital allegedly amputated a patient's foot without proper consent, sparking outrage and an urgent investigation.
A revolutionary IVF technique using DNA from three people has divided public opinion. Experts weigh in on the ethical implications and medical benefits of this groundbreaking procedure.
A determined student undergoes a risky leg-lengthening procedure to add inches to his height, sparking debate on body image and medical ethics.
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) announces plans to end controversial animal testing on dogs and cats, marking a major ethical and scientific milestone.
Florida's former attorney general Pam Bondi has fired her chief ethics adviser, sparking debate over transparency and accountability in government.