My Month on the NHS 'Soup and Shake' Diet
A journalist's first-hand account of trying the NHS-style total meal replacement plan for weight loss. Discover the results, expert insights, and whether it's a viable option in 2026.
A journalist's first-hand account of trying the NHS-style total meal replacement plan for weight loss. Discover the results, expert insights, and whether it's a viable option in 2026.
Shocking data reveals over 10% of NHS staff in England experienced violence in 2025. Explore the scale of the crisis and the urgent calls for better safeguards and prevention.
Beat the January blues with Drake & Morgan's 'Reef, Beef & Bubbles' menu. Get a 6oz steak, half lobster, sides and a drink for just £24.95. Available weekdays until 26th Jan.
Exclusive analysis reveals nearly 300,000 violent and sexual assaults on NHS staff in three years. Unions warn of a 'national emergency' for worker safety. Read the full investigation.
Exclusive: Doctors and nurses reveal a crisis of physical and sexual assaults in NHS hospitals, with many leaving the profession due to inaction from police and trusts.
After a climbing accident left him paralysed, Paul Sagar faced an NHS wheelchair service he describes as incompetent and illogical. Read his shocking story.
BMA's Dr Katie Bramall defends GPs as A&E pressures mount. She cites a critical shortage of 750 GPs and a public responsibility shift. Read the full analysis.
Flu hospitalisations in London have fallen to 424 beds a day, lower than last year. NHS officials credit vaccination efforts but warn of winter pressures. See the data and interactive map.
Warm up with Imad Alarnab's authentic Syrian recipes: a silky red lentil soup with dukkah oil and a hearty chickpea stew. Perfect comfort food for winter.
The Real Greek restaurant chain is offering diners a free ceremonial shot of extra virgin olive oil throughout January, blending ancient tradition with modern health trends. Get 20% off your next visit.
Diet Coke confirms the permanent return of its beloved Cherry flavour to UK shops after a seven-year absence. Fans hail the comeback as 'life-changing'.
The NHS app will launch video consultations for conditions like prostate issues and severe menopause in 2026, aiming to cut waiting lists. Health Secretary Wes Streeting promises healthcare as easy as ordering a takeaway.
A major new report declares the NHS a 'priceless resource' for the UK, highlighting its value and resilience despite funding and staffing pressures. Discover the key findings.
Forget New Year's diets. This January, embrace nostalgic comfort food like fish finger sandwiches and barley soup as a radical act of self-care and a way to slow down time.
MasterChef finalists and top dieticians reveal simple swaps and nutritious recipes for a successful plant-based January. Discover the 'two tofu technique' and more.
Leading scientist Kevin Hall, after 21 years at the NIH, exposes diet and exercise myths in a new book. Discover the real science of weight loss and metabolism. Read the full interview.
Marks & Spencer unveils a new Nutrient Dense range of 20 meals and snacks, designed to support nutritional needs for those on GLP-1 weight-loss medication. Available from January 5.
Meet the superfans taking their love for Diet Coke to new heights with permanent tattoos, exclusive merchandise, and elaborate rituals. Discover what fuels this unique cultural phenomenon.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting admits to 'hardest days' in the job, balancing hospice funding wins with junior doctor strikes and record flu cases. He vows focus is on those still receiving poor care.
A journalist's perspective shifts from critic to patient, discovering the profound humanity and shared purpose that defines the NHS in a London hospital ward. Read this powerful personal account.
Around 50 NHS organisations are using an AI forecasting tool to predict emergency department demand, aiming to reduce wait times and free up beds this winter. Discover how the technology works.
Over 50 NHS organisations are using a new AI forecasting tool to predict patient surges and reduce A&E waiting times this winter. Discover how technology is boosting efficiency.
An investigation is underway at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital after a human error led to the wrong body being cremated. NHS bosses apologise to the two families affected. Read the full story.
A grieving family cremated the wrong loved one after a Glasgow hospital mortuary released the incorrect body. NHS bosses have launched a full investigation and apologised.
NHS bosses apologise after a blunder at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital led to the wrong body being cremated. An investigation is underway. Read the full story.
A leading medical figure warns the NHS is at risk as overseas doctors and nurses are put off by a 'hostile environment' of racism and anti-immigration rhetoric. Read the full story.
Donna Ockenden, chairing the Nottingham maternity review, invoices up to £26,000 monthly for advice. The final report is due by June 2026. Read the full investigation.
Diabetes.co.uk warns four popular festive fruits can dangerously spike blood sugar. Experts advise caution with recipes but stress maintaining a balanced diet and exercise.
NHS website data shows a festive spike in searches for alcohol poisoning, burns, and rabies. Get essential health advice to stay safe this Christmas.
Morrisons unveils 53-item 'Applied Nutrition' range, including 'Small & Balanced' meals designed for people on GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic. Launching January 2026 from £3.75. Read the full details.