Investigations Adult adoptees are taking desperate measures to obtain their family ‘health histories’ Adult adoptees are calling for access to genetic testing to address the ‘health gap’ caused by their lack of information about genetically inherited conditions. Katharine Quarmby Sep 6, 2026
Pollution More than 50 rivers polluted by toxic chemicals used to treat fleas on pets Wildlife is under threat from water pollution caused by pesticides which are hazardous, widespread and persist for years. Rob Edwards Sep 4, 2026
Society Lack of local maternity services puts rural Scottish mothers at risk On a freezing cold January afternoon in 2017, expectant mother Pranjali Christian felt her contractions start. It was four weeks Billy Briggs, Lauren Crosby Medlicott Oct 22, 2023