Category : NHS


Norovirus Cases Jump 45% in English Hospitals

New NHS data reveals a sharp 45% increase in norovirus hospitalisations in England, reaching 823 daily patients, while flu admissions decline. Health Secretary Wes Streeting addresses ongoing NHS challenges.

UK Croup Warning: Key Symptoms Parents Must Know

The UK Health Security Agency has issued an urgent alert about croup, a common childhood respiratory condition. Parents are urged to recognise symptoms like barking cough and breathing difficulties.

UK Adult ADHD Medication Surge Driven by Women

A University of Oxford study reveals a twenty-fold rise in ADHD medication use among UK adults since 2010, with women over 25 seeing the most dramatic increase due to improved diagnosis of inattentive symptoms.

Daughter's 500 Seizures Daily, Dad's Heart Surgery Crisis

A Hampshire mother shares her family's struggle as her six-year-old daughter battles a rare genetic condition with up to 500 seizures daily, while her self-employed husband recovers from urgent open heart surgery, leading to a fundraising appeal.

Mum's Cancer Misdiagnosed as IBS and UTI

Andrea Morton from Manchester endured multiple GP visits and A&E trips with severe symptoms before finally being diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer at just 31 years old.

Essential Oils Hidden Danger to Dogs

Dog owners are being warned that commonly used essential oils and diffusers can cause serious harm to pets, with experts highlighting respiratory issues and toxicity risks.

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