Flu outbreak: How are hospitals in your area affected?

Hospitals across the United Kingdom are currently grappling with a significant surge in influenza cases this winter, placing considerable strain on healthcare resources and frontline staff. The impact of this…

Why Some People Really Struggle to Lose Weight More Than Others

"Fat people just need more self-control." "It’s about personal responsibility." "It’s simple, just eat less." These were just a fraction of the 1,946 comments posted beneath a recent article about…

CDC cuts universal child vaccine recommendations, including covid and hepatitis.

A significant overhaul of the United States’ childhood immunization guidelines has resulted in a reduction of recommended vaccines from 17 to 11 diseases, a move that has ignited both praise…

New NHS online hospital to focus on nine health conditions

A groundbreaking NHS online hospital service, set to launch across England in 2027, will initially target nine specific health conditions, with a particular emphasis on menopause, prostate health, and eye…

Nestle issues global recall of some baby formula products over toxin fears.

Nestle, the world’s largest food and drink company, has initiated a significant global recall of specific batches of its infant and follow-on formula products due to concerns over the potential…

Our children waited too long for same diagnosis as Jesy Nelson’s twins.

Parents of babies born with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), a devastating and life-limiting genetic condition, are speaking out about the agonising delays they experienced in receiving a diagnosis for their…

Portsmouth surgeon who ‘stripped naked in cubicle’ struck off

A surgeon working at Portsmouth’s Queen Alexandra Hospital has been struck off the medical register after a series of serious misconduct allegations, including stripping naked in a toilet cubicle and…

Wellbeing in 2026: Recovery, JOMO and brain boosters.

Wellbeing has transcended mere self-care to become a priceless, and often pricey, pursuit, with an insatiable appetite from consumers. The past year saw a surge in the consumption of magnesium…

Hospital flu cases drop as NHS on cold weather alert

The number of patients admitted to hospitals in England with influenza has seen a welcome decline, offering a glimmer of relief for the National Health Service. However, NHS leaders are…

What is chickenpox and who can get the NHS vaccine?

Young children in the UK are now being offered protection against chickenpox on the NHS for the first time, marking a significant advancement in childhood immunisation programmes. This highly contagious…