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NHS staff could face ban on wearing Palestine badges to combat antisemitism
NHS staff could be banned from displaying politically aligned badges on their uniforms, such as the Palestine flag, fol...
Going grey? Doctor names deficiencies with the 'strongest link' to hair pigmentation loss
Genetics and the natural ageing of pigment-producing cells are the principal drivers behind hair turning grey. But for ...
'My prostate cancer was found by chance - it shows why screening can't be so limited,' says BBC Radio 4 comedian Jon Holmes
Health Secretary James Murray on Tuesday endorsed recommendations from advisers that would limit screening to just a fe...
'Basic' workout may be the most effective tool to slow bone density loss, doctor says - 'It's always worked'
Exercise supports well-being in all its forms, but when it comes to longevity, science suggests not all types are equal...
First new ovarian cancer drug in two decades wins approval in 'most significant breakthrough'
NHS England has granted approval for Elahere, a groundbreaking treatment for women battling chemotherapy-resistant ovar...
One in ten workers skipping meals to pay for fuel
Families are skipping meals, cancelling trips to elderly relatives and considering quitting their jobs as soaring fuel ...
Health chiefs sound alarm as genital herpes infections rise across England
Health authorities have sounded the alarm over a notable uptick in genital herpes infections across England, with fresh...
Two UK doctors to testify in major US Covid vaccine probe
Two British medics attacked for their views on Covid jabs will address the US Senate today after being praised for thei...
As a GP, here's how I feel about Britain's sick note culture
The Fit Note system has placed family doctors in an impossible position, forcing them to make decisions that are often ...
Groundbreaking treatment could help bladder cancer patients avoid 'life-changing' surgery
A groundbreaking immunotherapy treatment offers fresh hope for bladder cancer patients, potentially allowing them to av...
Frail pensioners failed in NHS postcode lottery as four in five miss vital health checks
Millions of elderly patients are missing out on vital NHS checks that could prevent falls, disability and hospital admi...
Just two hours of weight training a week 'slashes risk of early death’, scientists say
Fresh research published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine reveals dedicating between ninety minutes and two ho...
Sicknote culture in NHS costing British taxpayer £4.6BILLION a year
British taxpayers are footing a staggering £4.6billion annual bill due to rampant sick leave within the National Healt...
How to live longer: Five freezer staples a GP keeps on hand to maximise longevity
Longevity-focused diets are typically rich in fruits and vegetables, but the price of fresh produce can be a significan...
Black men to be offered prostate cancer screening in new trial shake-up
Health Secretary James Murray will today announce that all black men in England will be offered the opportunity to part...
Scientists warn of meat choice linked to 20% higher risk of stomach cancer in women
A landmark investigation spanning ten European nations has established a connection between processed meat consumption ...
Three Ebola vaccine candidates in development amid rapidly growing outbreak
Scientists are racing to develop three new vaccines against a rare strain of Ebola that has claimed nearly 250 lives in...
Student, 20, died in agony after hospital staff 'ignored her so they could watch Women's World Cup'
A 20-year-old student died in agony after hospital staff allegedly ignored her to watch the Women's World Cup.Libby Ins...
MHRA recovers 12,000 doses of unlicensed weight loss medicines in largest raid to date
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has achieved its largest-ever seizure of unlicensed weight loss...
Ebola crisis: Five people discharged from hospital in DR Congo after recovering from virus
The World Health Organization has confirmed five individuals have successfully recovered from the rare Bundibugyo strai...
Daily tablet linked to 'unprecedented survival' in world's deadliest cancer
A revolutionary daily tablet has demonstrated the ability to extend survival times twofold for patients suffering from ...
Children's sand kits sold on Amazon and Asda urgently pulled from shelves due to asbestos risk
Two additional children's sand kits have been withdrawn from sale across the United Kingdom following testing by consum...
Gender distress calls to Childline soar 20% in just one year
Counselling sessions for children questioning their gender identity have risen by 20 per cent in a year, new figures re...
WATCH: King’s College Hospital opens rooftop garden for critical care patients
Watch the moment 29- year-old critical care patient Hollie Allan became the first patient to use the new rooftop critic...
Alastair Stewart: Two blasts from the past just enlivened the dormant tussle over Labour’s future direction
We attended a local horse show organised by our friend Floss, whom we originally met through her mother, Sheila Baigent...
Pharmacist shares habit that will help you lose weight faster than 'obsessive calorie-counting'
Weight loss conjures images of abstinence and countless hours at the gym - often at the expense of other critical facto...
Family recalls noticing symptoms months before 37-year-old’s cancer death - 'He felt something wasn't right'
The family of a Plymouth vocalist who appeared on The Voice UK have spoken out following his death, just weeks after he...