NHS Weight Rules Block Hip and Knee Surgery for Patients
A report reveals NHS policies link joint replacement surgery to BMI, creating a postcode lottery that leaves many arthritis patients in severe pain without treatment.
A report reveals NHS policies link joint replacement surgery to BMI, creating a postcode lottery that leaves many arthritis patients in severe pain without treatment.
New research shows children grasp deception as early as 8 months, with half understanding by 16 months and becoming skilled fibbers by age 3.
Niall Horan expresses concerns about needing hip replacement surgery, citing genetic factors and his father's recent procedures, during an interview on the Zach Sang Show.
A new study reveals radiotherapy could replace surgery to remove glands under the arm, significantly reducing the risk of lymphoedema—a chronic swelling condition affecting many breast cancer survivors.
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RecommendedWillow Stefanovic, daughter of Karl Stefanovic, has returned to Australia from her studies in London to support her mother Cassandra Thorburn during her rare triple-negative occult breast cancer treatment.
The CDC's acting director acknowledged that windows shattered in a deadly August attack remain unrepaired, with employees expressing frustration over the slow government response.
A major UK trial reveals oestradiol patches, typically used for menopause symptoms, are as effective as injections for advanced prostate cancer, offering fewer side effects but more breast swelling.
A major UK study reveals hormone replacement therapy patches, similar to those used for menopause, are as effective as injections for prostate cancer with fewer side effects.
Experts reveal that strong glute muscles are crucial for longevity, preventing injuries, and supporting overall health, with simple exercises offering significant benefits.
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RecommendedNew research using ancient DNA analysis reveals dogs were widespread across Europe and western Asia at least 14,000 years ago, living alongside human hunter-gatherers during the Ice Age.
A 60-year-old woman reports being told she has 'the skin of a 20-year-old' after using a collagen powder supplement costing roughly 50p per day. Other users share similar anti-aging benefits.
New research on ancient canine DNA reveals dogs have been human companions for 15,800 years, extending the timeline by 5,000 years and showing their spread across Europe and Asia before agriculture.
Groundbreaking research published in Nature pushes back the timeline of canine domestication by 5,000 years, revealing dogs' enduring bond with humans through ancient DNA analysis.
Daisy, an eight-year-old from Southend-on-Sea, faces a medical mystery with Human Papillomavirus causing painful growths and eight surgeries, contrasting sharply with typical childhood activities.
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RecommendedArchaeologists have uncovered remains believed to belong to the real-life musketeer D'Artagnan beneath a church in Maastricht, with DNA tests underway to confirm the identity of Louis XIV's marksman.
A devastated couple whose newborn died after doctors dismissed the mother's life-threatening internal bleeding as trapped wind are demanding answers and transparency from the NHS Trust.
The FDA has approved Wegovy HD, a triple-dose weight loss injection, with patients losing 21% body weight. Novo Nordisk expands its GLP-1 drug portfolio amid competitive market pressures.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting says cases may spread nationally as a Kent hospital admits missing an early chance to report a meningitis case to UKHSA, with two deaths confirmed.
A 76-year-old Vietnam veteran in Texas has been forced out of retirement to deliver takeout six nights a week to cover his family's mounting medical expenses, highlighting a growing crisis among elderly Americans.
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RecommendedLittle Mix star Jesy Nelson visited a newborn screening laboratory in Scotland after the country became the first UK nation to test for Spinal Muscular Atrophy, the rare condition affecting her twin daughters.
A highly mutated Covid variant, BA.3.2, is spreading across the US, with CDC surveillance detecting it in travelers, patients, and wastewater. The variant has 75 spike protein mutations, potentially evading immunity, but vaccines still protect against sev
Ben, a 66-year-old star from BBC's The Traitors, has disclosed his prostate cancer diagnosis in a social media post, revealing he had no symptoms before diagnosis and is receiving NHS treatment every three months.
Resident doctors in England will stage a six-day strike from April 7, their 15th walkout in a pay dispute, after rejecting a 3.5% government offer amid inflation concerns.
The British Medical Association has confirmed a six-day strike by resident doctors in England, starting April 7, amid ongoing disputes over pay and job conditions.
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RecommendedJunior doctors in England will stage a six-day strike from 7 to 13 April, as the BMA rejects government pay offers, citing insufficient progress towards pay restoration.
UK regulators warn of a dangerous black market for weight-loss drugs, with seizures of £45 million in illegal medicines and fatal risks from unregulated injections.
Experts warn up to 450,000 Americans may have alpha-gal syndrome, a tick-borne illness causing life-threatening red meat allergies, with climate change expanding tick habitats.
Resident doctors in England will strike for six days from April 7 to 13, 2026, over pay and job disputes, as the BMA criticises government negotiations.
Resident doctors in England are set to strike for six days from April 7, 2026, amid an ongoing dispute over pay and job conditions, marking a significant escalation in healthcare industrial action.
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RecommendedA new study examines the complex relationship between sleeping with pets and sleep quality, revealing both emotional benefits and physiological disruptions.