The NHS has issued a critical national patient safety alert linking common painkillers like ibuprofen to a potentially fatal risk of heart failure and stroke. Discover the full list of affected medications and the new guidance for millions of users across
Millions of Britons are being warned to stay indoors and keep windows closed as a massive plume of Saharan dust and high pollution levels create dangerous air quality across the UK. Experts issue critical health advice for vulnerable groups.
Medical experts warn of a surge in life-threatening sepsis cases following influenza infection. Healthy young adults are particularly vulnerable to this rapid-onset complication.
Exclusive analysis reveals NHS Scotland's staff sickness rates have soared to their highest level in 10 years, with 18 out of 18 health boards reporting increased absenteeism, raising alarm about workforce burnout and patient care.
Health officials confirm a case of a rare mosquito-borne disease in Essex, the first locally acquired infection in three decades, sparking a nationwide health warning.
The NHS waiting list has surged to a staggering 7.37 million, with critics accusing the government of downplaying the crisis. Experts warn of worsening delays and strained resources.
Frontline NHS workers face escalating violence as record A&E waits push patients to the brink, with shocking reports of gun threats and physical assaults.
Dozens of NHS trusts are under pressure to cut costs after the Department of Health and Social Care ordered urgent savings, raising concerns over patient care.
The NHS faces a staffing catastrophe with over 40,000 nursing and midwifery roles unfilled, exacerbating pressure on frontline services. Experts warn of dire consequences for patient care.
NHS England collaborates with BioNTech to trial groundbreaking mRNA cancer vaccines, aiming to transform treatment for thousands of patients.
The UK government is set to conduct a nationwide emergency alert test in the coming weeks. Here's everything you need to know about the drill, its purpose, and how it will affect you.
The UK is set to witness one of its largest public safety exercises as the Labour government prepares to test the emergency alert system nationwide.
Thousands of NHS doctors are considering leaving the UK for better pay abroad, as the BMA warns of a staffing catastrophe unless the government addresses their demands.
A nationwide emergency alert test will sound on millions of UK smartphones this Sunday. Here's what you need to know.
A shocking report reveals that the NHS could lose thousands of doctors as 1 in 8 consider moving overseas due to poor working conditions and pay disputes.
A major NHS trust has been accused of significantly overcharging for the cancer drug Temozolomide, sparking outrage among patients and healthcare advocates.
Labour's Wes Streeting faces mounting pressure to resolve the NHS pay dispute as unions demand urgent action before the next general election.
A desperate patient shares her agonising two-year wait for NHS surgery, revealing the human cost of growing healthcare delays.
The NHS has greenlit pembrolizumab, a revolutionary immunotherapy drug, offering new hope for women battling advanced endometrial cancer. Discover how this treatment could transform outcomes.
Labour leader Keir Starmer announces a major NHS overhaul aimed at slashing waiting lists and improving working conditions for healthcare staff.
Experts warn that rose-tinted views of the past are skewing public perception of ongoing NHS strikes, with emotional biases clouding rational debate about healthcare reforms.
The NHS has issued an urgent warning as a highly contagious virus surges across the UK. Here’s how to spot the signs and protect yourself.
Health experts issue a critical warning about the life-threatening signs of meningitis and sepsis in children. Learn how to spot these symptoms early to save lives.
Junior doctors across England are refusing to join militant union strikes, prioritising patient care over industrial action. Discover why these NHS heroes are breaking ranks.
New figures reveal NHS waiting lists have surged to a staggering 7.57 million, with patients facing agonising delays for specialist care. Experts warn the crisis is far from over.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting criticises Downing Street's handling of NHS strikes as junior doctors walk out. Labour leader Keir Starmer supports the industrial action, calling for better pay and conditions.
England's NHS waiting lists have surged to a staggering 7.6 million, marking the highest number on record. Experts warn of worsening delays amid staff shortages and funding crises.
NHS England reports a surge in patient numbers, exacerbating existing staff shortages and straining healthcare services across the country.
New data reveals that three million patients in England have received no NHS care after being referred by their GP, highlighting a deepening healthcare crisis.
Thousands of NHS doctors and nurses are set to walk out in a new wave of strikes as pay negotiations collapse, threatening further disruption to patient care.