A three-month-old baby endured a horrific 12-hour wait in A&E with suspected sepsis while doctors repeatedly dismissed his parents' concerns about his purple feet and deteriorating condition at Royal Stoke University Hospital.
A mother's quick thinking led to the diagnosis of a life-threatening double aortic arch in her toddler after noticing unusual breathing patterns and a distinctive cough sound.
A Nottingham DJ's techno music unexpectedly became a therapeutic tool at London's Great Ormond Street Hospital, helping medical staff and patients find calm during stressful procedures.
A Nottingham DJ's techno music unexpectedly becomes a therapeutic tool for calming children during MRI scans at London's world-renowned Great Ormond Street Hospital, creating an inspiring medical breakthrough story.
A mother's world shattered when her baby was diagnosed with a rare eye cancer. Discover how NHS specialists detected retinoblastoma and saved her daughter's sight in this emotional survival story.
Health officials issue urgent warning as flu cases spike dramatically across the UK, with hospitals under mounting pressure and vulnerable groups at particular risk.
Scientists uncover dangerous new flu strain in Chinese livestock with pandemic potential, raising urgent concerns about global public health security and disease monitoring systems.
The NHS has significantly expanded its free flu vaccination programme for winter 2024/25, now including people with learning disabilities, carers, and household contacts of vulnerable individuals. Discover if you qualify for protection.
A four-year-old boy has tragically died from a Strep A infection amid growing concerns about a nationwide outbreak, with health officials investigating multiple cases across the UK.
Nine-year-old Freddie Mills battles through induced coma after collapsing during sports day, with his family keeping vigil at his hospital bedside.
Little Roman Waugh's incredible fight against neuroblastoma sees him become one of the youngest patients to receive groundbreaking NHS therapy at Manchester Children's Hospital.
British scientists pioneer revolutionary gene therapy treatment showing remarkable results in children suffering from debilitating SYNGAP1 syndrome, a rare genetic condition causing severe autism, epilepsy and developmental delays.
Public Health England confirms first influenza-related death amid rising cases, prompting urgent warnings for vulnerable groups to get vaccinated ahead of winter peak.
Groundbreaking research from the UK uncovers a significant connection between autism spectrum disorder and gastrointestinal problems in children, prompting calls for better medical support.
New research suggests routine circumcision could significantly increase autism spectrum disorder risk, with findings showing vaccinated boys face even higher susceptibility.
Catherine, Princess of Wales made an unannounced visit to Oxford Children's Hospital, spending quality time with young patients and their families while learning about groundbreaking medical research.
Shocking new data reveals a devastating 9% increase in child mortality across UK hospitals, with experts warning of a growing healthcare crisis affecting our youngest and most vulnerable.
Groundbreaking research reveals the alarming consequences of sleep deprivation in children, linking insufficient rest to serious physical and mental health issues that could affect their future.
A leading health expert explains how to distinguish between flu and COVID-19 symptoms as cases rise across the UK. Learn the key differences in duration, symptom onset, and tell-tale signs.
Struggling to tell COVID-19 from seasonal flu? Our comprehensive symptom checker reveals the key differences and when to seek medical help.
Groundbreaking research uncovers the hidden burden of long COVID in UK children, with persistent symptoms affecting daily life and development months after initial infection.
New NHS data reveals a dramatic 75% increase in flu hospitalisations across England, with experts warning the outbreak is accelerating faster than anticipated. Health officials urge vulnerable groups to get vaccinated immediately.
A 12-year-old boy from Indiana is lucky to be alive after being shot in the back of the head with a BB gun at point-blank range by a friend, with the pellet narrowly missing his brain stem in what doctors are calling a miraculous escape.
A remarkable story of resilience as a childhood cancer survivor shares her emotional battle with loneliness and identity after treatment ended, revealing the hidden challenges of survival.
A grieving mother's emotional BBC interview reveals her 19-month-old son died from sepsis after doctors repeatedly sent him home. The harrowing story exposes critical NHS failings.
Health experts issue a crucial reminder to book your free NHS flu vaccination, highlighting October as the optimal window for building immunity ahead of the winter virus season.
Pharmacies across the UK are administering flu vaccines earlier than usual. Health officials urge the public to get protected amid warnings of a potentially severe flu season and ongoing COVID-19 pressures.
A healthy Texas mother-of-three, Witten Daniel, tragically died from a brain haemorrhage after a common flu virus aggravated a previously undetected brain condition known as a cavernoma. Her family shares their heartbreaking story to raise awareness.
A desperate Wisconsin mother's social media post leads to a life-saving diagnosis for her infant son after multiple hospital visits failed to detect a serious brain injury.
The NHS intensifies its winter vaccination campaign, strongly advising pregnant women and young children to get protected as flu cases surge across the UK.