Tied to a bed. Told to ‘stop being hysterical’. The horror of childbirth in Serbia.
This article contains content some readers may find distressing. Biljana Cicic-Stanic still bristles when she remembers the misogyny, pain, violence, ...
Tag: health
Severe ME patient Millie’s family tells the Canary the situation is ‘heartbreaking’
A young woman who lives with severe ME is still being dangerously neglected by an NHS hospital - despite interventions, ...
‘This is Serious Sh1t’: the ‘humiliating’ state of NHS bowel care for people with spinal cord injuries
The Spinal Injuries Association has called for a parliamentary inquiry into the life-threatening state of NHS bowel care for those ...
People living with cystic fibrosis in South Africa to band together against big pharma greed
This article was updated at 3pm on Thursday 7 March to correct an error regarding the "Right to Breathe" campaign. ...
New ME/CFS and long Covid ‘studies’ show junk science and media churnalism are alive and kicking
Two studies - ME, long Covid ones - have been projected into the spotlight thanks to the corporate media. Both ...
A change.org petition says assisted dying will ‘save the NHS & DWP money’ – and people are rightly distressed
Content warning: this article contains discussion around assisted dying which some readers my find distressing. A petition on change.org is ...
The UK’s EveryDoctor launches emergency letter to politicians over Israel’s assault on Gaza
As Israel refuses to back down over its assault on Rafah - while still facing "plausible" genocide accusations as well ...
The Amazon’s warning call: a potential epicentre for the next pandemic is emerging in the rainforest
Preserving the Amazon rainforest isn’t just an environmental concern; it’s a matter of survival. It’s the most biodiverse place on ...
Chronically ill people are being left Fitbit-less as devices ‘run out of spoons’ due to software update
The scandal around Fitbit Charge 5 effectively flatlining on users is growing - as the device's parent company denies it's anything ...
A think tank has a radical plan for the NHS: scrapping the hospital model of care
The NHS should replace its traditional general hospital model to improve outcomes and reduce cost pressures, a new report from ...
If you haven’t heard of the forced swim test, you should’ve – as it’s abysmally cruel but still legal
THIS ARTICLE CONTAINS DESCRIPTIONS AND VIDEO OF ANIMAL EXPERIMENTS WHICH SOME READERS MAY FIND DISTRESSING As the Home Office reviews ...
A silent threat in the skies: the under-reported dangers of ‘aerotoxic syndrome’
You may not have heard of aerotoxic syndrome, but for anyone who flies - be it as a passenger or ...
How to gain weight strictly on a diet
Weight gain can be a challenging journey, especially if you're following a strict diet. However, understanding how your body does ...
The number of British women dying during pregnancy has hit a 20-year high
The number of women in Britain dying during pregnancy or soon afterwards has reached its highest level in almost two ...
After the Post Office scandal, it’s time ITV exposed the ‘post-viral scandal’ of ME and Long Covid
The ITV1 drama Mr Bates vs the Post Office has caused a flurry of activity around the Horizon IT system scandal. It has ...
How to use cannabinoids for enhanced immunity
Ever thought a plant could help your immune system? That's what cannabinoids do. These come from the cannabis plant and ...
A sobering Christmas reality: cocktail of hazardous pesticides in wine has tripled
Official statistics analysed by Pesticide Action Network UK (PAN UK) reveal that the presence of harmful pesticide mixtures in wine ...
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