The NHS has issued urgent guidance identifying eight specific patient groups who must consult their GP before taking the common blood pressure medication furosemide, dispensed 11 million times in 2024.
The Public Accounts Committee criticises the government and NHS England for failing to reduce clinical negligence costs, with liabilities quadrupling to £60bn since 2006-07.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and state leaders have agreed a $25bn hospital funding package and a 6% NDIS growth cap, aiming to secure Australia's health system.
Longevity guru Dan Buettner reveals a simple, enjoyable habit inspired by Greek traditions that can significantly boost health and lifespan, requiring just 20 minutes, five days a week.
A parliamentary committee has sharply criticised the government and NHS England for failing to take meaningful action to address spiralling clinical negligence costs, now reaching £60 billion in liabilities.
MPs condemn the Department of Health and NHS England for failing to act on warnings over clinical negligence, now costing £3.6bn annually and diverting funds from frontline care.
A damning parliamentary report reveals ambulance-chasing lawyers pocketed half a billion pounds from NHS budgets last year, with legal fees now consuming a fifth of all settled claims.
An Iowa mother unexpectedly gave birth at her FedEx workplace, unaware she was pregnant. Amethyst Blumberg delivered baby Onyx with emergency responders' help.
NHS chiefs faced political pressure to open Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital before the 2015 election despite safety concerns, with infections linked to multiple deaths.
Natasha Carayol, 40, suffered two devastating strokes caused by high blood pressure, requiring emergency brain surgery and relearning to walk. Her journey through recovery led to a career change to DJing, but her ordeal continued with a second stroke afte
A new KFF Health poll shows health care affordability has become Americans' primary financial concern in 2026, with significant implications for midterm elections and personal finances.
A Northern California man has died after consuming toxic wild mushrooms, marking the fourth fatality in what health officials describe as an unprecedented outbreak of Death Cap mushroom poisonings across the state.
Greens Senator Penny Allman-Payne criticises eight-month aged care wait times for elderly Australians, blaming Labor's rationing policies and prioritising defence spending over care.
Two London NHS trusts spent nearly £350,000 on colourful 'thank you' signs during the COVID-19 pandemic while thousands died in their hospitals, FOI data reveals.
A UK-based neuroscientist identifies common daily routines including morning phone checking and irregular sleep that create anxiety and hinder wellbeing.
The UK medicines regulator updates guidance after increased reports of acute pancreatitis linked to GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy and Mounjaro, affecting about one in 100 patients.
Emergency physicians highlight three major injury categories during icy conditions and offer practical advice including penguin walking and ice safety measures to avoid hospital visits.
The NHS issues a stark warning that one in four people born before 2001 are leaving school without the HPV vaccine, heightening their risk of developing severe cancers in adulthood.
Clinical psychologist explores how motorcycle riding creates mindfulness through intense focus, reducing stress hormones and improving situational awareness without traditional meditation.
Little Mix star Jesy Nelson reveals her twins' Spinal Muscular Atrophy diagnosis, expressing anger that her experience was needed for the condition to be taken seriously.
Eight female nurses from Darlington Memorial Hospital have refused to accept an apology from health chiefs after a tribunal found they were forced to share changing facilities with a transgender colleague, creating a hostile environment.
The Australian government announces a two-stage reform to create a National Medicines Record, aiming to reduce unsafe medication use, stockpiling, and doctor shopping through better tracking.
New data reveals one in four UK students leave secondary school without the HPV vaccine, significantly increasing their vulnerability to cervical, mouth and throat cancers despite NHS efforts.
James Wood, 19, endured severe pain and long-term harm from surgery by Yaser Jabbar at Great Ormond Street Hospital, with a report citing poor surgical skill affecting nearly 100 children.
Dr Saboor Mir, an NHS ophthalmologist and GP for over 40 years, passed away at 94. He moved from Pakistan to the UK in the 1960s after surviving the partition of India.
Experts warn dementia cases in the UK could surge to nearly two million by 2050, increasing pressure on health services and highlighting urgent need for better care and research.
The parents of 12-year-old Vivaan Sharma reveal their son still suffers nightmares after surgery by a rogue Great Ormond Street surgeon who harmed nearly 100 children over five years.
Australian influencer Erin Oudshoorn announces the death of her six-year-old daughter Lulu, who had West syndrome, a rare and severe form of epilepsy, on Instagram.
Diabetes UK highlights waist size, blood pressure and weight as crucial indicators for type 2 diabetes risk, with lifestyle changes offering reversal potential for millions.
James Wood, 19, describes enduring 'the worst pain I had ever felt' following surgery by Yaser Jabbar at Great Ormond Street Hospital, with a new report detailing harm to dozens of children.