8 d. ago History's most extreme medical treatments – from crystal meth injections to jars full of farts

Historyis the author of the best stories every told, and it is also the author of some truly revolting and dangerously flawed medical journals too, just have a look at this lot

Politics

2 w. ago Aberdeen medic with family history of cardiac issues aims to equip city with defibrillators

Lee Findlay's Aberdeen Defibrillator Project aims to provide defibrillators to public spaces around the city.

Science

2 w. ago French surgeon who abused children for decades sentenced to 20 years in prison

Biggest child abuse trial in French history reveals decades of failures in medical oversightA former French surgeon has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the sexual abuse of hundreds of patients, mostly aged under 15, following the biggest child abuse trial in French history.Joël Le Scouarnec, 74, worked as a digestive surgeon in public and private hospitals across Brittany and the west of France, often operating on children with appendicitis. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago French court to sentence former surgeon who abused children for decades

Biggest child abuse trial in French history reveals decades of medical oversight failuresA former French surgeon is expected to be sentenced to 20 years in prison on Wednesday for the sexual abuse of hundreds of patients mostly aged under 15, as the biggest child abuse trial in French history ends.Joël Le Scouarnec, 74, worked as a digestive surgeon in public and private hospitals across Brittany and the west of France, often operating on children with appendicitis. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago Erin Patterson mushroom murder trial LIVE updates: Erin Patterson's daughter's cancer scare is revealed as mushroom murder trial hears details about family's medical history

Follow Daily Mail Australia's live coverage of accused mushroom chef Erin Patterson's murder trial here.

Society

3 w. ago Emma Willis goes into 'medical history' on live TV in as she reveals candid heart surgery experience

It was towards the end of April that the presenter said she had discovered she had a 'hole' in her heart she hadn't ever been aware of

Culture

3 w. ago World's first bladder transplant hailed as 'groundbreaking moment in medical history'

The first ever patient to undergo the groundbreaking operation is Oscar Larrainzar, a 41 year-old from Los Angeles with a rare form of cancer who lost nearly all function of his bladder.

Science