Grand Theft Auto VI lets you build and nurture a romantic relationship but some say dates with a fictional character are a step too far.

A new wave of synthetic drugs is sweeping across the United States, raising fear of a worsening drug crisis. The BBC's Quentin Sommerville reports from the frontlines in South Side, Chicago, where communities are battling the crisis.

Letters: Anthony Goodman argues that probation officers have increasingly lost their autonomy, while Joe Sim says rehabilitation will not work in a society divided by brutal social divisions. Plus letters from Chris Parsons and Tracey Burley

Letter: Dr Denise Al Mari-de Waal and Aaron Hume call for lifelong support and an integrated care pathway that recognises the physical and mental health impacts of cerebral palsy

Letter: Eugene Litvak says hospitals could rearrange scheduled admissions as part of efforts to prepare operationally for changes on 1 January

Female colleague says she was forced out shortly after incident with Luke Campbell, Hull and East Yorkshire mayor

Scrutiny committee looks into financing of Manchester Life project as PM promises ‘full transparency’

An internal assessment reveals that NHS England's new guidance restricting single-sex wards by biological sex could lead to treatment delays, increased discrimination risks, and potential healthcare avoidance among transgender patients.

While specialists have achieved a broad agreement regarding the fundamental nature of stuttering, significant discussions persist concerning the most effective therapeutic approaches.

Health Secretary Yvette Cooper stated that National Health Service personnel who improperly view confidential patient files should face immediate suspension and dismissal, labeling such actions an absolute disgrace.

Following an exceptionally busy summer driven by intense heatwaves, the health secretary has announced a £140m investment in England's urgent care system to prepare for an unusually demanding winter.

A seaside town is hosting an early morning alternative for clubbing fans.

Health secretary says government has been preparing early and will spend money on ambulances and A&E upgrades

The practical impact of Northern Ireland's budget delay seemed relatively muted until earlier this week when hospital doctors announced two strikes.

Healthcare professionals retrieved files belonging to 19-year old students and a caretaker killed in Nottingham attack

Helen Branswell recognized the threat of the pandemic ahead of the vast majority of journalists and even medical experts. She was 69.

When a knee injury forced me to change my fitness routine, I added Sportneer ankle weights

Public health specialists are developing strategies to promote firearm safety among older gun owners, particularly when early signs of cognitive impairment begin to emerge.

Menopause Matters is holding a county-wide online forum on Sunday for World Menopause Day.

Exclusive: health bodies across country say controversial US firm’s data platform no better than systems already in use

Glenisla, Angus: Damage by squirrels is common; the mustelid less so. Still, as a local told me, ‘you cannae blame them wanting somewhere to live’

More than one million people now vape who have never been smokers, according to the ONS.

The board that oversees the N.I.H. Clinical Center voted unanimously to support a statement accusing Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of undermining trust in the hospital’s work.

The 28-year-old detained by German police is accused of being part of the cyber-crime gang that hacked blood-test firm Synnovis in 2024.