NHS
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Man flu and Peppa Pig pose GP problems
It’s time to stop snivelling about men who claim to have "man flu" – researchers in Canada believe that the phenomenon could be real. Read more
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Debate over monitoring in labour
This week, experts are debating the question of continuous electronic foetal monitoring for all women in labour. Read more
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Fake diet pill sales rife in UK – regulators
Warnings have been issued about the dangers of fake slimming pills after one third of dieters admitted to buying pills online, with many suffering side effects such as bleeding. Read more
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Stroke care improvements continue
Care of patients who have suffered a stroke continues to improve dramatically in the NHS, according to a new analysis. Read more
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Service pressures underlying full-term stillbirths
Most stillbirths of infants born at term are linked to poor care – and pressure on services is responsible for much of this, according to a major report published today. Read more
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Speedy induction for older mothers?
Rapid induction of labour for pregnant women aged 35 years or over may reduce the risk of perinatal death, British researchers say today. Read more
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Miscarriage research priorities identified
More studies should be undertaken to improve the psychological and emotional support of parents affected by miscarriage, according to a new survey. Read more
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Maternity units urged to check complication rates
Some maternity units have high rates of birth complications, suggesting a need to review their standards, according to the findings of a major audit published today. Read more
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UK GP visits shorter than other rich nations
GP consultation lengths in the UK are twice the global average – but lag well behind other developed countries, according to a major analysis published today. Read more
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Women affected by emergency bowel cancer diagnoses
Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with bowel cancer following an emergency hospital visit, researchers warn today. Read more