Doctor's 10-minute toilet rule to avoid piles
An NHS surgeon warns against sitting on the toilet too long. Follow his 10-minute rule and know when to see your GP to prevent painful haemorrhoids.
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Son's 'magic heart' saves boy 10 years after crash
A mother whose son died in a crash tells how his donated heart saved another boy's life. She urges families to discuss organ donation to help others like Roman.
Corridor Care 'Normalised' in NHS Amid 16,600 Deaths
A leading medic warns of 'howls of outrage' over deaths linked to long A&E waits as corridor care becomes standard across UK hospitals. Read the urgent call for action.
NHS: 48 Hours to Fill 2,755 Blood Donation Appointments
The NHS issues an urgent plea for blood donors with 2,755 slots to fill before New Year's Eve. Stocks are critically low, particularly for O negative and B negative types. Your donation can save up to three lives.
NHS: 48 Hours to Fill 2,755 Blood Donation Slots
The NHS issues an urgent appeal for blood donors, with 2,755 slots to fill in 48 hours. Stocks are critically low. Your donation could save up to three lives this festive season.
NI Health Leaders Honoured with MBEs for Decades of Service
Julie Erskine and Eilish Meehan receive MBEs for outstanding contributions to Northern Ireland's health and social care. Read about their four decades of service.
NHS Tayside chief blames staff for destroying Eljamel evidence
NHS Tayside's chief executive has blamed junior staff for shredding vital theatre logbooks linked to rogue surgeon Sam Eljamel, despite a 'Do Not Destroy' order. Read the full investigation.
Mobile Stroke Units Cut 86% of Emergency Admissions
A new study reveals mobile stroke units could dramatically reduce hospital pressures in Scotland, saving millions and improving patient care. Discover the transformative potential for the NHS.
Mother and Daughter Die After Christmas Meal in Italy
A family Christmas in Italy turned to tragedy as a mother and daughter died from suspected food poisoning. The community is in mourning as investigations continue.
Christmas dinner deaths in Italy: mother and daughter die
A mother and her teenage daughter died from suspected food poisoning after a Christmas meal in Italy. The father remains in intensive care as authorities investigate.
Mum and daughter die after 'contaminated' Christmas dinner
A woman and her teenage daughter died from suspected food poisoning after a family Christmas meal in Italy. The father remains in intensive care as authorities investigate.
Can picking your nose make it bigger? Doctor warns
An ENT specialist claims the common habit can reshape nasal cartilage over time, leading to a larger nose. We examine the evidence and public reaction.
Nose picking can make your nose bigger, doctor claims
An ENT specialist warns that chronic nose picking can reshape nasal cartilage and enlarge nostrils. Discover the surprising risks of this common habit and the sceptical public reaction.
NHS Lansoprazole Warning for Long-Term Users
The NHS issues vital guidance for patients taking lansoprazole for three months or more, highlighting risks like low magnesium and bone fractures. Learn the symptoms and when to see your doctor.
NHS Lansoprazole Warning for Users Over Three Months
The NHS has issued crucial guidance for patients taking lansoprazole long-term, warning of risks like low magnesium and vitamin deficiency. Learn the symptoms and when to see your doctor.
Student's 'brain fog' was a hidden pituitary tumour
Ollie Cook, 23, dismissed fatigue and brain fog as university stress. After collapsing, he was diagnosed with a pituitary tumour. Read his story and learn about the warning signs.
Amber Cold Health Alerts Issued for North England
UKHSA issues amber cold weather health alerts for North East and North West England, warning of serious risks to elderly and vulnerable. Check on neighbours.
Amber Cold Health Alerts Issued for North of England
UKHSA warns elderly and vulnerable at serious risk as temperatures hover near freezing. Amber alerts active for North East and North West. Check on neighbours.
Man declared dead wakes in body bag at funeral home
A 78-year-old man, declared dead by medics, miraculously awoke in a body bag at a funeral home. Discover the astonishing story and its tragic conclusion.
UK Faces Cold Start to 2026 with Amber Health Alert
Amber cold health alerts are in force for parts of England as temperatures are set to plummet to -7°C. The UKHSA warns of significant strain on the NHS and risks to vulnerable people.
NHS delays push patients to private scans from £300
Frustrated by long NHS waits, Brits are turning to private scanning services like Scan.com for faster health checks. Prices start at £300, with no GP referral needed. Learn how people are taking control of their wellbeing.
Amber Cold Health Alert Issued as UK Temperatures Plunge
The UKHSA warns of a dangerous cold snap starting New Year's Day 2026, with amber alerts for northern England. Temperatures could drop to -7°C, posing severe health risks. Check on vulnerable neighbours.
Amber cold health alert issued as UK faces icy 2026 start
The UK faces a freezing start to 2026 with an amber cold health alert. Temperatures could plunge to -7°C, posing severe risks to vulnerable people. Check on neighbours and prepare for wintry hazards.
Life-saving overdose drug to be more accessible
The UK government plans to make the overdose-reversal drug naloxone more widely available in homeless shelters and public areas. A new consultation aims to save lives amid rising opioid deaths.
AI Predicts A&E Demand to Cut NHS Winter Waiting Times
NHS hospitals in England are using a new AI forecasting tool to predict busy periods in A&E departments, allowing for better staff and bed planning to reduce waiting times this winter. Discover how data is transforming emergency care.
AI Tool Helps NHS Cut A&E Waiting Times
A new AI forecasting tool is being used by NHS hospitals to predict emergency department demand, aiming to reduce waiting times and improve resource planning during the busy winter period.
Sydney Legionnaires' Alert After Three Hospitalised
Health authorities in Sydney issue urgent Legionnaires' disease warning after three people hospitalised. Symptoms include fever and severe pneumonia. Learn the risks.
Melissa Suffield's 2-Year Mystery Illness & £20K SIBO Fight
Former EastEnders actress Melissa Suffield reveals her two-year struggle with SIBO, leading to dramatic weight loss, anxiety, and £20,000 in medical bills. Read her candid story.
Ex-EastEnders star's 3 stone weight loss from SIBO battle
Former EastEnders actress Melissa Suffield reveals her two-year battle with SIBO, an illness that caused her to lose over three stone and £20,000 in search of a cure. Read her powerful body positivity message.
Ex-paramedic struck off for lying now works in NHS hospital
Natalie Twomey, struck off as a paramedic for dishonesty, is now a healthcare support worker in an NHS hospital while training to be a nurse. Discover the full story.
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