Parliamentary inquiry finds NHS 'abandons' osteoporosis patients after text diagnoses, with only 34% receiving fracture-preventing medication and widespread lack of follow-up care.
Alloclae, a cosmetic filler made from cadaver fat, is rising in popularity for body enhancements. Surgeons say it's safe and minimally invasive, but ethical questions remain.
Five youngsters drown in UK heatwave; RNLI warns of cold water shock as deaths occur in multiple counties.
A Greggs customer left a Gateshead branch after filming an employee using a vacuum cleaner on a coffee machine. The TikTok video garnered over 600,000 views. Greggs insists the vacuum is not used on floors.
Official figures show nearly 3,000 NHS patients a day receive corridor care in England, with 2,241 in A&E and 699 in other inappropriate settings.
Meningitis outbreak in Kent kills two young people, including a University of Kent student and a sixth-former, with 11 hospitalised and four schools affected.
Manuel Uribe, former world's heaviest man, dies aged 48 in Mexico. He weighed 1,230lbs at his peak and was bedridden for years.
Lyme disease cases in England rose by over 20% in 2025, with 1,168 confirmed cases, as new vaccines are developed.
NHS waiting list falls to lowest since Feb 2023, but experts warn data cleaning may be a factor. A&E waits remain high.
Istanbul has become the world capital of hair transplants, attracting over a million patients annually with quality and low costs, driven by social media marketing.
Tenby's North Beach loses Blue Flag status due to water quality decline from 'excellent' to 'good', marking third loss in five years.
Hilsea Lido in Portsmouth reopens after £7.75m refurbishment, featuring a new sauna, ice cream parlour, and food van.
Alan Brazil reveals his heart stopped during a liver transplant and praises NHS staff for saving his life.
Study shows daily orange juice consumption influences thousands of genes, reducing inflammation and blood pressure, with potential heart health benefits.
New data reveals 2.99 million NHS patients in England have had no care since GP referral, sparking concerns over waiting time targets.
Mother Kelly Simmons spent nine years in a wheelchair after flesh-eating bug from unsterile C-section tools.
Three men died in a west London fire on Saturday. 100 firefighters tackled the blaze in White City. Cause under investigation.
Wes Streeting’s NHS record criticised as all talk, no delivery; experts say he failed to implement real change despite bold claims.
Ex-England and Liverpool star John Barnes reveals he had his prostate removed after a prostate cancer diagnosis, urging men to overcome stigma.
Doctors warn cancer patients miss out on innovative radiotherapies due to NHS funding issues, urging government action.
Emilia Clarke and other celebrities join charities and MPs in an open letter demanding the UK government set binding child poverty reduction targets.
Woman develops paranormal powers after cardiac arrest and near-death experience, claiming to predict deaths and see ghosts.
NHS GP Dr Sami Kader explains five causes of persistent bloating beyond diet, including constipation, gas, food intolerances, swallowing air, and hormones.
Heart failure is the leading cause of death during heatwaves, not heatstroke, according to BBC journalist Lara Lewington. The UK faces record temperatures up to 40°C.
Half of Brits unaware of dangerous side effects from mixing common medications, experts warn, with elderly at highest risk of falls and other complications.
Women face longer delays in cancer diagnosis due to symptoms being dismissed as stress or anxiety, leading to unnecessary deaths.
Experts warn 100,000 people, including children, could develop Long Covid as UK cases surge, with hospital admissions up 20%.
The Independent's Rebecca Thomas wins health journalist of the year at Press Awards 2026 for second year, praised for investigative reporting that led to real change.
A father recounts how doctors misdiagnosed his son's rare E. coli infection as constipation, leading to a coma and kidney failure.
UK chief medical adviser Chris Whitty warns weight-loss drugs alone won't solve obesity crisis, urges action on junk food advertising and reformulation.