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17/04/2024
Record 3.7m workers in England will have major illness by 2040, study finds
A record 3.7 million workers in England will have a major illness by 2040, according to...

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26/03/2024
Leaked emails reveal child gender service concerns
Senior bosses have shared concerns about the closure of the NHS gender identity clinic for young...

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25/03/2024
How chemotherapy helps prevent cancer from spreading
The Princess of Wales has announced that she was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year and...

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22/03/2024
Millions of people are spreading the world’s deadliest infectious disease unknowingly
Scientists say they are close to developing a blood test that could identify millions of people...

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Secret NHS report reveals failure to protect trainee paramedics from sexual harassment and racism

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Bleeding and beating heart models created to help train transplant surgeons

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The tiny bugs that could hold the secret to cure brain tumours

Record 3.7m workers in England will have major illness by 2040, study finds
A record 3.7 million workers in England will have a major illness by 2040, according to research....

Leaked emails reveal child gender service concerns
Senior bosses have shared concerns about the closure of the NHS gender identity clinic for young people,...

Millions of people are spreading the world’s deadliest infectious disease unknowingly
Scientists say they are close to developing a blood test that could identify millions of people who...

Secret NHS report reveals failure to protect trainee paramedics from sexual harassment and racism
A secret report has warned that the NHS is failing to protect trainee paramedics from widespread sexual...

Bleeding and beating heart models created to help train transplant surgeons
Researchers have created hyper-realistic models of diseased hearts and lungs – which can beat, bleed and breathe...

The tiny bugs that could hold the secret to cure brain tumours
Scientists say tiny bugs could help them stop the growth of brain tumours....

Doctors reveal the amount of steps a day it takes to lower the risk of death
Doctors have revealed what walking a certain amount of steps a day can do for our health....

GP warns of six telltale signs of endometriosis every woman should know
March is Endometriosis Action Week and the theme this year is: could it be endometriosis?...

Health secretary urges patients to report ‘horrific’ sexual abuse allegations after Independent investigation
Health secretary Victoria Atkins has said mental health patients and staff must report the “horrific” sexual abuse...

The personality traits linked to faster heart ageing, according to doctors
Personality traits have been linked with early signs of heart ageing, according to a new study....

Doctors reveal the amount of steps a day it takes to lower the risk of death

6 March 2024Doctors reveal the amount of steps a day it takes to lower the risk of death

Doctors have revealed what walking a certain amount of steps a day can do for our health.

GP warns of six telltale signs of endometriosis every woman should know

4 March 2024GP warns of six telltale signs of endometriosis every woman should know

March is Endometriosis Action Week and the theme this year is: could it be endometriosis?

Experts issue health warning over vegan cheese

1 March 2024Experts issue health warning over vegan cheese

Vegan cheese manufacturers have been accused of dismissing health warnings about their products, with campaigners now urging the government to act.

‘Olive oil drug’ may help treat deadly and incurable brain cancer

27 February 2024‘Olive oil drug’ may help treat deadly and incurable brain cancer

An “olive oil drug” could help treat a deadly and incurable brain tumour, an early trial run by the NHS suggests.

Lying in agony in urine-soaked sheets: the horrific reality of patient life on an NHS ward

26 February 2024Lying in agony in urine-soaked sheets: the horrific reality of patient life on an NHS ward

Left in agonising pain, with staff ignoring his cries for help, Martin Wild called 999 from his hospital bed, desperate for someone to get him the medication he needed.

Health secretary urges patients to report ‘horrific’ sexual abuse allegations after Independent investigation

22 February 2024Health secretary urges patients to report ‘horrific’ sexual abuse allegations after Independent investigation

Health secretary Victoria Atkins has said mental health patients and staff must report the “horrific” sexual abuse allegations uncovered by The Independent to the police.

The personality traits linked to faster heart ageing, according to doctors

19 February 2024The personality traits linked to faster heart ageing, according to doctors

Personality traits have been linked with early signs of heart ageing, according to a new study.

Cholera cases surge as vaccines run out globally

16 February 2024Cholera cases surge as vaccines run out globally

The emergency global stockpile of cholera vaccines is empty with countries battling major outbreaks, two United Nations agencies have warned.

AI to detect prostate cancer as charity backs technology

13 February 2024AI to detect prostate cancer as charity backs technology

A cancer charity has invested hundreds of thousands of pounds in a platform using artificial intelligence (AI) to diagnose prostate cancer faster.

Urgent Super Bowl Sunday party warning as snacks linked to deadly bacteria outbreak

More foods are being recalled in the wake of a deadly outbreak of listeria food poisoning, including snack foods that may be part of Super Bowl Sunday party menus.

Tens of thousands diagnosed with cancer while being tested for another condition - like King Charles

Tens of thousands of patients are diagnosed with cancer while they are being tested for another condition, just like King Charles.

‘I’ve been treated like the accused’: NHS nurse reveals 8 years of hell after raising sexual harassment claims

A nurse whistleblower has described her eight years of hell as she fights the NHS over its failure to properly investigate claims she was sexually harrassed by a colleague.

Record number of people seeking help for gambling problems

A record number of people sought help for gambling problems through the national helpline last year, according to new figures.

There’s no shame in having bingo wings – but there are exercises you can do to minimise them

They’re the bane of almost every middle-aged woman’s life, but there are exercises you can do to minimise the appearance of bingo wings

How I learnt to control my stress by thinking like a man

If being too obliging is leading to a stressful life of people-pleasing, it’s time to add some tunnel-vision into your world view

Surgeons develop 3D-printed liver models to plan complex cancer surgery

Data from CT and MRI scans of patients with hilar cholangiocarcinoma, a type of bile duct cancer, is used to create detailed physical models.

Searches for ‘enlarged prostate’ soar after King Charles announcement

The announcement that King Charles will undergo a procedure next week to treat an enlarged prostate has led to a rise in searches for information about the condition, it has emerged.

11 ways to get your health under control in 2024

From prostate health and hearing loss to orthodontics and cosmetic surgery, we’ve found all the healthcare services you need to look and feel good this year.

Scientists crack mystery of how MS gene spread

Why are diseases more common in some parts of Europe than others, and why are northern Europeans taller than their southern counterparts?

Junior doctors' strike: Some hospitals request staff return to work

NHS bosses have made more than 20 requests for striking junior doctors in England to be allowed to cross the picket line to help out services.

Record-breaking doctors' strike to pile pressure on health service in England

Junior doctors in England will begin a six-day walkout on Wednesday, the longest strike in the state-run National Health Service's (NHS) 75-year history which is set to hit patient care during its seasonal winter peak in demand.

Junior doctors: NHS chief warns of tough new year as fresh strike looms

The NHS in England could be facing one of its most difficult starts to the year since it was founded in 1948, one of its most senior executives has said.

Female drug users at risk of exploitation in mixed-sex treatment groups, study finds

Female drug users are at risk of being groomed into sex work and other forms of exploitation when they attend treatment programmes with men, according to new research.

More than a quarter of consumers eating less healthily in cost-of-living crisis

More than a quarter of consumers are eating less healthily due to the cost-of-living crisis, including turning increasingly to ready meals and processed foods, a study suggests.

Shouting at children can be as damaging as physical or sexual abuse, study says

Parents who shout at their children or call them “stupid” are leaving their offspring at greater risk of self-harm, drug use and ending up in jail, new research claims. Talking harshly to children should be recognised as a form of abuse because of the huge damage it does, experts say.

Women say COVID vaccines affected their periods. A new study adds to mounting evidence.

I've spent the majority of my adult life on birth control pills, taking them continuously, so my period has been nonexistent. So imagine my surprise when, in December 2021, I got my period, along with excruciating menstrual cramps. It was so out of the norm, I went to the emergency room, concerned that the pain and blood was a sign of something scary like an ectopic pregnancy or an undiagnosed disease.

Deal struck to produce vaccines in UK for any future flu pandemic

A deal has been struck to produce vaccines in the UK in the event of a future flu pandemic. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has agreed an advance purchase agreement with healthcare company CSL Seqirus for it to produce more than 100 million vaccines if or when a flu pandemic is declared.

Charity cyclist ‘grateful’ after doctors riding behind save his life with CPR

A cyclist who went into cardiac arrest during a charity bike ride has said he is “eternally grateful” to a team of doctors who happened to be cycling right behind him and saved his life by performing CPR.

CDC recommends Pfizer's RSV vaccine during pregnancy

An advisory panel for the U.S. Centers of Disease Control and Prevention on Friday recommended that a vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, be given during pregnancy, providing an extra level of protection for newborns against the disease.

Major study hopes to tackle ME stigma

Researchers behind the world’s largest study of chronic fatigue syndrome, also known as ME, are hoping to tackle the “stigma” associated with the disease as well as working towards potential treatment.

‘Inadequate’ safety in Leicester maternity care ‘worrying but unsurprising’

The safety of some maternity services at a Leicester NHS trust being rated as inadequate by the health watchdog is “worrying but not unsurprising”, a law firm representing patients has said.

UK to invest extra 200 million pounds in National Health Service over winter

The British government said on Thursday it would invest 200 million pounds ($250 million) of extra funding in the National Health Service (NHS) to help boost its resilience during the busy winter months.

A high-profile government climbdown that legalised a type of cannabis medicine on the NHS five years ago misled patients, campaigners say.

It was thought the law change would mean the unlicensed drug, which treats a range of conditions, could be freely prescribed by specialist doctors.

Female surgeons sexually assaulted while operating

Female surgeons say they are being sexually harassed, assaulted and in some cases raped by colleagues, a major analysis of NHS staff has found.

Wegovy weight-loss drug will cost 199-299 pounds for private UK patients -Simple Online Pharmacy

LONDON, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Simple Online Pharmacy, a UK-based online pharmacy chain, will charge patients with private insurance or those paying out of their own pockets between 199 pounds and 299 pounds ($251-$377) for a month's supply of Novo Nordisk's weight-loss drug Wegovy. It was the first indication how much the popular weekly injection would cost private patients in Britain after Novo (NOVOb.CO) announced it had launched Wegovy earlier on Monday.

Allergy emergencies double in recent years in England

Dangerous allergic reactions are rising in England and now cause some 25,000 NHS hospital stays a year, data shows.

Hunt says bill for infected blood compensation may be very large

Final compensation for victims of the infected blood scandal could end up costing "very, very large sums of money," the chancellor has said.

Senior doctors stage first strike in a decade Published

A 48-hour strike by senior hospital doctors in England has got under way, with NHS bosses warning of severe disruption.

Row over British Journal of Psychiatry abortion paper saw panel quit

An independent panel resigned in a row over controversial research about the impact of abortion on the mental health of women, BBC News has been told.

Britain lagging in delivery of new hospitals, watchdog says

Britain's hospital building programme is progressing too slowly and is too expensive, an independent public spending watchdog said on Monday, adding to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's headaches as he prepares for an election expected next year.

Senior doctors in England announce more strikes, rejecting pay deal

Senior doctors in England will hold two days of strikes in August, their union the British Medical Association (BMA) said on Monday, dismissing a 6% pay rise announced by government last week as a "savage" real-terms wage cut.

Cerberus heatwave: Hot weather sweeps across southern Europe Published

A heatwave is sweeping across parts of southern Europe, with potential record-breaking temperatures in the coming days.

Aspartame advice unchanged despite cancer question

Children are at most risk of exceeding the safe limits on aspartame, found in diet drinks.

Rise in psychological distress in young adults - survey

There has been a rise in the number of young adults in England who report feelings of severe distress, according to a new survey

Britain celebrates 75 years of its National Health Service

Britain on Wednesday celebrates 75 years of its National Health Service (NHS), with royals, politicians, staff and patients expressing pride in its past and determination that it will endure in the future despite current challenges.

Covid pandemic linked to surge in child and teen diabetes

There has been an unusual rise in the number of children and teenagers around the world diagnosed with type 1 diabetes since Covid, say researchers.

Matt Hancock says UK's pandemic strategy was completely wrong

Ex-health secretary Matt Hancock has criticised the UK's pandemic planning before Covid hit, saying it was "completely wrong".

UK Covid deaths among worst of big European economies

The UK had one of the worst increases in death rates of major European economies during the Covid pandemic, BBC analysis has found.

Mosquito-borne diseases becoming increasing risk in Europe

Mosquitoes that carry viruses like dengue and chikungunya have moved into new parts of Europe, increasing the risk of illness, top experts warn.

Synthetic human embryo raises ethical issues

Scientists have created the synthetic human embryos - using no eggs or sperm - provoking deep ethical questions, according to reports.

Super-engineered vaccines created to help end polio

Scientists have "super-engineered" polio vaccines to prevent them mutating into a dangerous form that can cause outbreaks and paralysis.

Ban disposable vapes to protect children - doctors

Children's doctors are calling for a complete ban on disposable vapes because they may damage young people's lungs and are bad for the environment.