NHS England's chief executive suggests the early winter flu surge could be stabilising in some regions. Health Secretary Wes Streeting rules out a national mask mandate for now. Read the latest.
Why kidney stones spike during the festive season. Expert advice on symptoms, risks linked to heat, diet, travel, and crucial prevention tips to stay safe.
Family of Kristian Hudson, 42, demand accountability after NHS staff dismissed his chest pain. Coroner says following guidance could have saved his life. Read the full investigation.
Hospital bosses warn 70,000 appointments could be axed as junior doctors strike for 14th time in 33-month dispute. Read the latest on the bitter pay row.
Ellie, 5, and Alfie, 3, are now orphans after their mother Louise Smith died suddenly from a heart attack on December 12, just two years after their father lost his battle with cancer. Their aunt Tracy Green is now caring for them and has launched a fundr
An NHS neonatal nurse who gave up Christmas Day repeatedly is gifted a free holiday. Discover the heartwarming story and the research on festive season sacrifices.
Junior doctors in England walk out for five days, rejecting the government's pay offer. The strike coincides with severe flu pressures, described as the worst since Covid. Get the latest on NHS disruption.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting faces MPs' questions as resident doctors begin a five-day walkout over pay and conditions. NHS leaders issue urgent flu jab plea.
Hospital leaders urge external mediation as junior doctors in England begin a five-day strike, the 14th since 2023, amid rising winter flu cases. Patients warned of disruption.
Junior doctors in England begin a five-day walkout, rejecting a government pay offer. The strike coincides with record flu hospitalisations, intensifying pressure on the NHS. Health leaders urge the public to get vaccinated.
Thousands of junior doctors in England have begun a five-day walkout over pay, forcing the NHS to cancel tens of thousands of appointments. Health chiefs warn of a 'worst case scenario' as flu cases surge. Read the latest.
Resident doctors begin a five-day strike as the NHS contends with a record flu wave. Health Secretary Wes Streeting calls the action 'irresponsible', while the BMA rejects the government's latest offer. Read the full details.
Up to 70,000 operations and appointments face cancellation as resident doctors in England begin a five-day walkout over pay. Health leaders warn of a 'worst case scenario' amid a record flu outbreak.
Up to half of England's medical workforce begins a five-day strike over pay. Search our interactive map to see if your hospital is affected and what to do if you need care.
Australian actress Rachael Carpani secretly endured debilitating endometriosis while filming McLeod's Daughters. Her family confirmed her tragic death on December 7 after a long illness.
A top neurologist reveals three common habits he avoids to protect his brain, including a nightly routine millions do. Discover the hidden dangers to your hearing and cognitive health.
ITV's Dr Nighat Arif warns of a 'more virulent' H3N2 'super flu' straining the NHS, with 2,660 daily hospital cases. Learn the symptoms and how to protect yourself.
Up to 70,000 NHS appointments could be cancelled as a five-day junior doctors' strike begins, coinciding with a record flu outbreak. Health leaders warn of severe disruption and patient suffering over Christmas.
New research reveals a dramatic tenfold increase in nicotine pouch use in the UK since 2020, with experts blaming aggressive marketing. Urgent calls for the Tobacco and Vapes Bill to protect young people.
Exclusive research reveals a dramatic surge in trendy nicotine pouch use among young Britons, with experts warning of health risks and calling for a sales ban. Discover the full story.
The government pledges a historic crackdown on violence against women and girls, with new NHS services and £50m for child victims. Read the full strategy.
Health chiefs call for independent mediation to break the deadlock between Wes Streeting and junior doctors, as a five-day strike begins, causing widespread disruption to patient care.
As junior doctors in England enter a critical phase of industrial action, analysis of past NHS pay disputes suggests this conflict may be protracted. Discover the historical parallels and what it means for the health service.
Jenny Ross, 41, from Wirral, died from suspected pneumonia and sepsis just hours after feeling unwell. Her family is raising funds to support her five children.
Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden reveals her emotional return to the BBC show's final following a second mastectomy. Read her inspiring journey and future plans.
Public opinion splits over junior doctors' five-day pre-Christmas strike as flu admissions hit record highs. Read the debate on pay, timing, and NHS underfunding.
BMA leaders insist the five-day Christmas strike by resident doctors is not reckless, arguing the real danger is doctors leaving the NHS. Read the full story on the escalating NHS crisis.
A resident doctor explains why NHS medics are walking out despite a severe winter flu crisis, detailing burnout, pay disputes, and a battle for public support. Read her powerful first-hand account.
The NHS faces a severe winter surge. Health chiefs advise using 111 online, pharmacies, and 999 appropriately to get faster care and relieve strained A&E departments.
Nick Hulme, departing after 46 years in the NHS, warns the service must improve fast or risk public turning to 'charlatans'. Read his full, frank assessment of the crisis.