A groundbreaking international study reveals that modest lifestyle adjustments—including slightly more sleep, brief additional exercise, and extra vegetables—can significantly reduce cardiovascular risks.
Health officials expand the meningitis B vaccination programme to include year 11 pupils at four affected schools in Kent, as UKHSA reports cases fall to 23.
The UK Department of Health proposes major reforms to the General Medical Council, aiming to strike off more doctors for racist and antisemitic behavior, particularly on social media.
A University of Sydney campaign targets full-body MRI scans, testosterone tests, and AMH fertility tests, warning that influencers promote them online, leading to unnecessary interventions and anxiety among healthy individuals.
Frail aged care residents in Katherine were forced to sleep in an open-sided basketball court during ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle, with many under public guardianship due to cognitive impairments.
Hannah Ewing, 26, endured bacterial meningitis twice, spending eight days in a coma. She urges awareness after a Kent outbreak, highlighting severe symptoms like delirium and hearing loss.
A government-funded digital inclusion program provides phones and laptops to domestic abuse survivors, helping them access support, find jobs, and regain independence safely.
Former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson expresses mixed emotions as Scotland becomes the first UK nation to screen newborns for spinal muscular atrophy, a condition affecting her twin daughters.
Scotland launches a pilot program to screen newborns for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a rare genetic condition. Campaigners hope this initiative will lead to UK-wide approval, improving early detection and treatment outcomes for affected babies.
As colon cancer rates increase among under-40s, many young Americans struggle to get insurance coverage for diagnostic colonoscopies, facing high out-of-pocket costs and referral delays.
Great Western Exotics, the UK's leading exotic animal hospital, is shutting down after being deemed unviable by corporate owner IVC Evidensia, sparking fears for specialized veterinary care.
Medical professionals argue that GLP-1 medications work best when combined with diet and exercise, warning against viewing injections as a standalone solution to obesity.
A new report reveals over 260,000 young people spent extended periods in hospital during childhood, with hundreds unable to leave due to inadequate community support systems.
A recent analysis reveals a surprising trend: men over 50 are disproportionately affected by rectal object incidents, costing the NHS millions. Experts cite sexual exploration and lack of education as key factors.
President Trump and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr promoted leucovorin for autism, causing a 71% prescription surge. The FDA later approved it only for folate deficiency, highlighting medical misinformation concerns.
A federal judge ruled that Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr violated proper procedures when declaring gender-affirming treatments unsafe, delivering a blow to Trump administration policies.
The Department of Health and Social Care has corrected misleading social media posts claiming sunbeds are 'as dangerous as smoking' after regulator intervention.
Palliative care workers from Marie Curie share the most common fears of dying patients, including family coping, the unknown, and past regrets, offering insights into end-of-life support.
An outbreak of meningitis B in Kent has resulted in 18 confirmed cases and two deaths. NHS GP Dr. Amir Khan highlights critical early and late symptoms, emphasizing the urgent need for hospital care when specific rash appears.
Tony Marra marks two years since his sister Paola's death at Dignitas by protesting outside parliament, as the assisted dying bill stalls in the House of Lords amid filibustering.
A 31-year-old Georgia woman has been charged with murder after police say she took pills to induce an illegal abortion, marking one of the first such cases under the state's 2019 abortion ban.
Michael Kenny shares his family's devastation after his 18-year-old daughter Juliette died from meningitis B, urging better vaccine access for young people.
The UK Covid-19 inquiry's latest report details how the NHS nearly collapsed during the pandemic, with staff stretched beyond limits and patients dying alone. Bereaved families demand urgent action to prevent future crises.
Tessa Richards, a doctor and medical editor, transformed healthcare by championing patient partnership. Her 40-year career at the BMJ revolutionized patient involvement in medical research and policy.
Confusion reigns over the future of the US vaccine advisory committee as former members make contradictory statements following a federal judge's ruling that invalidated the panel and its recent decisions.
The US Department of Health and Human Services is investigating 13 states that require insurance plans to cover abortion services, alleging potential violations of federal conscience protections.
A dietician who exaggerated her qualifications to secure a senior NHS role has been removed from the profession after failing to identify basic anatomy like intestines and feeding tubes.
Walkers has urgently recalled its Hot Honey crisps after discovering incorrect labeling that fails to mention milk content, posing a serious risk to consumers with milk allergies.
Former Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson shares a heartfelt update on her twin daughters Story and Ocean, who have been fitted with leg splints following their SMA1 diagnosis, highlighting her advocacy for NHS screening.
The father of an 18-year-old girl killed by the Kent meningitis B outbreak shares her tragic final hours, urging for better vaccine access for teens and young adults.