A controversial federal vaccine safety panel, appointed by Robert F Kennedy Jr, has voted to recommend a halt to routine Hepatitis B vaccinations for newborn infants in the US, citing potential risks and igniting a fierce scientific debate.
A looming US government shutdown threatens to sever critical healthcare funding, jeopardising medical services for millions of vulnerable Americans and creating chaos for federal health agencies.
A landmark study from the University of Cambridge has uncovered the distinct personality traits and life patterns of individuals who identify as asexual, offering a new understanding of human sexuality.
Discover how a simple nightly drink with beetroot, potassium, and magnesium could help manage hypertension and improve heart health, according to new research.
Queensland Health issues urgent alert after a contagious measles traveller visited busy Gold Coast locations and flew from Bali. Check your vaccination status now.
Groundbreaking data from the HILDA survey exposes a growing loneliness crisis in Australia, with a sharp decline in social connections and community engagement. Discover the causes and concerning trends.
New research reveals why that innocent-looking bag of pretzels might be a silent saboteur of your heart health, posing a greater risk to blood pressure than many realise.
New research suggests a simple brain scan measuring 'brain mileage' could predict Alzheimer's disease years before severe symptoms appear, offering new hope for early intervention.
Groundbreaking UK research reveals a strong connection between specific oral bacteria from gum disease and the development of pancreatic cancer, offering potential new screening methods.
As the world battles Covid-19, a new Ebola crisis explodes in the Congo. Lockdown measures are hindering the fight, causing deaths to surge. Health officials sound the alarm on a potential dual-pandemic catastrophe.
Dawson's Creek stars Mary-Margaret Humes and James Van Der Beek share their private health battles with cancer and a separate diagnosis in an emotional double revelation that has stunned fans.
Groundbreaking UK research reveals high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes significantly increase deadly liver disease risk, offering new prevention strategies for millions.
Two ambulance service staff have been suspended and arrested by police on suspicion of illegally accessing patient records in a major data breach at West Midlands Ambulance Service.
Two ambulance service workers have been arrested by police as part of a major investigation into the deaths of six patients. The probe centres on allegations of misconduct and is sending shockwaves through the NHS trust.
Cambridge scientists develop groundbreaking AI-powered 'brain mileage' clock that detects Alzheimer's disease up to 15 years earlier than traditional methods, potentially transforming early diagnosis and treatment.
A Victorian family is fighting for their severely disabled son's future after the NDIS abruptly cut funding for his 24/7 specialist care, leaving them in a desperate situation.
Exclusive: The Royal College of Physicians delivers a stark warning to the UK government, stating the NHS is at breaking point and requires urgent intervention to prevent systemic collapse.
A patient at a UK hospital made an astonishing discovery from his window that sparked a massive social media frenzy and left medical staff in disbelief.
Conservative peer Lord Curry of Kirkharle tables a bold Private Member's Bill demanding radical NHS reforms, including a new independent board and 10-year funding cycles, igniting a political storm over the health service's future.
The heartbroken family of a 14-year-old boy with Tourette's syndrome speaks out after he took his own life, tormented by an online bully who threatened to share an intimate image.
Exclusive: Leading cancer specialists report a concerning increase in penile cancer across the UK. This guide details the crucial symptoms every man must know and the life-changing surgical advances offering hope.
Ex-Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is battling dementia, with his wife Lady Cathy providing constant care. Son Darren shares emotional family update.
Parents are being urged to call 111 immediately if they spot these specific signs in a child's rash, as they could indicate a serious invasive Strep A infection. Learn the critical symptoms that demand urgent action.
Exclusive: The NHS begins administering a new combined vaccine for babies while US authorities suspend a similar jab over alarming safety concerns. Health experts clash on infant immunisation strategy.
Exclusive: The Traitors' Charlotte Chilton reveals her hospitalisation following severe anxiety, exacerbated by the online firestorm from Conor Maynard's paternity test drama.
The shocking true story of Dr. Robert Weitzel, the Utah paediatrician who prescribed millions of pills to teenagers in the 1970s, earning him the infamous nickname and sparking a national drug crisis.
A university fresher's common cold symptoms masked a deadly sepsis infection. Read her harrowing survival story and learn the vital signs that saved her life.
UK drivers with untreated sleep apnoea face severe penalties, including unlimited fines and immediate licence revocation, under strict DVLA medical rules. Experts urge compliance with reporting and treatment protocols.
A shocking internal review by Australian energy giant Ausgrid has led to a drastic cut in safety inspectors, after calculations showed it was more cost-effective to pay permanent disability compensation than to prevent accidents.
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern delivers a powerful address, framing the global crisis in maternal healthcare as a 'hidden genocide' and a critical failure of our time that demands urgent action.