Jess's Rule to be advertised in all GP surgeries in England
Jessica Brady died of advanced stage 4 cancer after initially being told by GPs she had long Covid.
Life-extending prostate cancer drug to be made available to thousands more patients
Men with high-risk prostate cancer that has not yet spread now qualify for the treatment
NHS change set to give Brits more face-to-face time with doctors
The NHS has confirmed that a major change could soon appearing in medical practices
Norovirus danger zones revealed as cases soar 57% & docs beg 'don't go to work'
BRITS showing any signs of a tummy bug have been told to stay away from work and school after norovirus cases jumped 57 per cent in a week. Hospitals in the North East and South East of England hav…
Body fat supports your health in surprisingly complex ways
Evidence is mounting that our body fat supports everything from our bone health to our mood, and now, research suggests it also regulates blood pressure and immunity
Deadline to fix unsafe crumbling NHS hospitals will be missed
Seven hospitals with Raac that were prioritised last year are not expected to be completed on time – some not until 2032/33.
Urgent health alert today as cases surge with over-65s worst hit
The UK Health Security Agency has issued an urgent warning after norovirus cases jumped 47% in two weeks – with vital hygiene advice to stop the spread
Norovirus hospital admissions soar 57% in a week as trusts declare critical incidents
NHS hospitals are facing a surge in cases due to A&E pressures as it battles a combination of flu, vomiting bugs and other winter viruses
NHS waiting list falls to lowest level in almost three years
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has said waiting lists are falling around the country.
One in 10 A&E patients waited over 12 hours in 2025
Nurses union says long waits and corridor care having a devastating impact on paitents.
Some of Our Cells Are Defying Death. Scientists Just Discovered How.
Cells that are about to die send a signal to an executioner protein, but sometimes, those cells can fight back and regenerate, becoming essentially a zombie cell.
A&E ‘torture’ as NHS corridor care leaves patients waiting days to be admitted
Royal College of Nursing hears harrowing accounts from nurses forced to treat dying patients in freezing corridors, dining rooms, staff kitchens and offices
‘Amazing’ nurse who treated mother and son’s cancers 33 years apart praised
Angela Howat said caring for two generations of the same family has been ‘very emotional’.
Brits heading abroad for cosmetic surgery sparks wave of deadly infections
A study of infections and other complications treated by the NHS shows that going to Turkey for cheap surgery could cost you more than a few grand – even your life
Complications from medical tourism costs the NHS £20,000 per patient, study says
Medical tourism industry is worth more than $400 billion (£300 billion) annually, with anticipated year on year growth of 25 per cent
Four NHS trusts declare ‘critical incidents’ amid surge of flu and norovirus cases
Hospital trusts said pressure had been driven by admissions for winter illnesses
Triple-strength Wegovy 'mega dose' given green light by NHS watchdog
The NHS has approved a new, stronger dose of weight loss jab Wegovy – and it could help users lose over a fifth of their bodyweight.
Painkillers prescribed to 4.5 million slapped with addiction warning
Beefed-up addiction warnings are being added to a slew of prescription medicines used to treat pain, anxiety, and insomnia.
NHS alert as people may be risking addiction to common medicine
Overusing nose sprays could worsen symptoms instead of fixing them, leading to dependency
Newborn babies with jaundice can now receive vital treatment from home
Around six in 10 newborns are affected by neonatal jaundice
Seven 'common conditions' that can be treated without a GP
You don’t need to wait to see a doctor if you’re grappling with these seven health issues
I lost my fingers and toes and had to watch doctors cut them off
Louise said ‘I saw each finger being taken away from me’
Brits urged to 'mask up' as 'super flu' cases explode across the UK
EXCLUSIVE: Experts urge mask-wearing as England battles ‘super flu’ surge threatening hospitals this winter.
Nestlé baby formula recall update as parents urged to check
Nestlé has issued a precautionary recall of some baby formula products across the globe
People coming off weight-loss injections risk fast weight gain
Overweight people shed large amounts on jabs but gain 0.8 kg a month on average once off them, study shows.
'In a wheelchair within a month': First signs of dementia in 24-year-old who died days after Christmas
A mother has shared a harrowing account of her son’s dementia diagnosis after he fell ill in his 20s
Diet rich in vegetables could slow growth of a certain type of cancer
Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the UK, affecting 55,300 men each year
CAR T-cell therapy makes ageing guts heal themselves
Immune cells are most commonly engineered to kill cancers, but now, scientists have shown the technique makes the gut lining of older mice resemble that of younger mice, raising hopes that the same approach could work in people
Century-old tumours could reveal why more young people are getting bowel cancer
Bowel cancer in people under the age of 50 is increasing worldwide and scientists are striving to find out why.
These Microscopic Parasites Lurk In Water And Cause Deadly Disease – Should We Be Doing More To Stop Them?
There is “an urgent need for more proactive public health surveillance and intervention efforts”, argue scientists in a new paper.
'Breakthrough' blood test at home could help more people spot Alzheimer's, say scientists
The new self-sampling method, which is done at home and the dry sample sent by post, could make Alzheimer’s testing much more accessible.
Scientists Think They’ve Discovered How Humans Could Recover Lost Vision
Mammals aren’t known for the ocular regenerative powers, but a new study shows that nature has a few tricks up its sleeve.
New NHS online hospital to focus on nine health conditions
NHS Online due to launch in England next year will provide eye, prostate and menopause care.
All the 'healthy' foods now classed as 'junk' by advertising chiefs
A ban on TV junk food advertising before the watershed and a blanket ban online will come into force this evening in a bid to tackle the childhood obesity crisis.
Flu Is Relentless. Crispr Might Be Able to Shut It Down
Innovative research into the gene-editing tool targets influenza’s ability to replicate—stopping it in its tracks.
Urgent recall for Tesco products with potential 'microbiological risk'
The supermarket has recalled a selection of goods with the Food Standards Agency issuing a do not eat notice for customers.
Cardiologist says these five habits are really bad for your heart
A top cardiologist explains the lesser-known behaviours that may be putting your cardiovascular health at risk
Groundbreaking Discovery Of Two MS Subtypes Could Lead To New Targeted Treatments
Using MRI scans and blood tests, a new AI model may help patients receive personalized treatments for MS.
Scientists develop AI headset to predict epilepsy seizures
Scientists hope the device can help give patients more warning ahead of seizures and prevent potential injuries
NHS alert as clopidogrel could cause four 'common' side effects
This drug is prescribed to millions of Brits to help prevent blood clots forming
Hospital flu cases drop as NHS on cold weather alert
NHS bosses say the fall is welcome, but expect freezing temperatures to increase pressure on the health service.
NHS warns amlodipine users when to call 999 immediately
Amlodipine is one of the most commonly prescribed medicines in the UK and is used to treat high blood pressure and angina, but NHS guidance warns to call 999 for one specific symptom
Warning over 'sophisticated' fake fat jabs as demand set to double in 2026
DEMAND for fat jabs is predicted to double this year to more than three million patients. Experts have warned slimmers to beware of the dangerous black market as fake pharmacies and injections beco…
NHS warning to patients taking medications including metronidazole or zopiclone
Medications typically used for skin, mouth and bacterial infections could prompt the side effects
'Everything crumbles' after friend saw subtle sign in toddler photos
Capri was diagnosed after her mum Elissa sought medical attention – with initial assessments suggesting viral symptoms
Should the NHS really use magic mushrooms to treat mental health?
Many clinical trials to test the use of psychedelic medicines for conditions such as depression have been underway since 2022 – with surprising results
Chickenpox vaccines for children on NHS starts across UK
For the first time, children will be offered vaccination on the NHS against the common infection which, in rare cases, can be very serious.
Children from struggling families to be offered at-home vaccines in £2m scheme
The initiative will focus on families who have ‘fallen through the cracks’
NHS warning issued as England 'under threat' from cold snap
NHS warns hospitals remain under intense pressure with 95% of adult beds filled despite flu cases stabilising, as cold health alerts are issued for England
A 10-minute workout could help halt bowel cancer before it takes hold
Even a short bout of exercise can trigger a rapid molecular change in the blood that helps stave off tumour progression, say scientists.