NHS crisis

Free 12-week NHS weight-loss programme could help you shed 9lb in time for summer

Health
Sarah Carter

OBESE Brits are losing up to 9lbs in 12 weeks on an NHS weight loss programme, a study shows. Thousands of people ...

Hundreds of thousands of Brits are at risk of ‘blinding illness’ after missing simple jab, doctors warn

Health
Sarah Carter

HUNDREDS of thousands of Brits are at risk of shingles, as experts warn more must be done to get the age group ...

‘Martha’s rule’ will be rolled out in major NHS change to honour teen who died despite parents’ desperate pleas

Health
Sarah Carter

A MAJOR rule-change allowing patients the right to a second opinion if their illness deteriorates rapidly is set to be brought to ...

‘Healthy’ nurse, 30, found out she had tuberculosis just hours before she died and sent chilling 10-word text to family

Health
Sarah Carter

A NURSE found out she had tuberculosis less than 24 hours before she passed away. Carrianne Franks, 30, contracted the deadly Victorian disease ...

When mum had a heart attack we put our faith in the NHS… what happened next in warzone hospital horrified us

U.K.
William Turner

“Piers, Mum’s had a heart attack…” It was late in the evening of November 6 last year when my sister Charlotte phoned ...

Major cancer breakthough as experimental new vaccine could help beat illness

Health
Sarah Carter

AN experimental vaccine could help beat cancer, say experts. Covid jab maker Moderna has developed the treatment. Health Secretary Victoria Atkins said ...

From Vitamin D to Folic Acid & Calcium

Health
Sarah Carter

FOR many people, taking a multivitamin is as much a part of their daily routine as putting the kettle on in the ...

How can I get rid of heavy bags under my eyes? Dr Zoe Williams answers your health queries

Health
Sarah Carter

GIVING blood is easier than ever, but the NHS will always need more donors. You can register in five minutes on the ...

I get excruciating pain in my legs in bed at night, please help! Dr Zoe answers your health questions

Health
Sarah Carter

HAPPY New Year! Are you making any resolutions? The NHS has some great free resources to help you stick to changes that ...

Girl, 6, born without right foot is told NHS can’t afford a prosthetic

Health
Sarah Carter

A GIRL born without a right foot has been told that the NHS cannot ­afford a prosthetic. Scarlett Davies, now six, lost ...