Dr Amir Khan's two-step guide to sleeping in a heatwave
TV doctor Amir Khan suggests two practical tips for better sleep during a heatwave: using a fan with ice and wearing frozen socks. The UK is experiencing extreme heat.
TV doctor Amir Khan suggests two practical tips for better sleep during a heatwave: using a fan with ice and wearing frozen socks. The UK is experiencing extreme heat.
Coronation Street's Beverley Callard, 69, shares breast cancer treatment update, revealing she is 'quite badly burnt' but coping well and back at work.
Coronation Street's Betsy Swain stroke storyline explores the 'extremely upsetting' loss of independence, says The Stroke Association, which worked with the ITV soap.
TV doctor Dr Amir Khan says you should take your shoes off indoors to reduce bacteria, allergens, and chemicals, but not all dirt is bad.
Extreme heat has driven a 'summer surge' in A&E attendances, with corridor care above 3,000 a day for a second month, as medics say there is 'no longer a quiet season'.
The NHS warns against sitting directly in front of electric fans during hot weather, as it can cause dehydration. Temperatures hit 38.1°C in London on August 13.
Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood revealed he suffered an anaphylactic shock after an allergic reaction to hair dye, saying 'I could have died'.
Health visitor team leaders in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde are set for industrial action after unions say the board failed to follow job evaluation processes.
The RSPCA has warned that placing damp towels over dogs in hot weather can trap heat and worsen their condition, urging owners to follow 'Cool First, Transport Second' advice for heatstroke.
Dr Amir Khan warns that a slow heart rate from an underactive thyroid can be life-threatening, urging patients on levothyroxine to monitor symptoms and get regular blood tests.
Mittelschmerz, or ovulation pain, affects up to 40% of reproductive-age women monthly. Learn its causes, symptoms, and when to seek medical advice.
UK dog owners are urged to check pets after walks for grass seed signs like limping, sneezing, or head shaking, as seeds can cause painful problems from May to October.
The NHS offers a free six-week email programme with sleep tips to help people improve their sleep hygiene and drift off more easily.
Cat charities warn high-rise owners to secure windows and balconies as hot weather increases fatal fall risk. Blue Cross has treated 33 cats this year.
The DWP has announced dates for PIP review workshops in September and October 2026, inviting disabled people and those with long-term health conditions to help shape recommendations.
Dr. Jonathan Reiner, former VP Cheney's doctor, demands White House answers on Trump's health, citing claims of soiling himself and other symptoms.
Vet Dr James Greenwood warns grass seeds can cause 'surprisingly big problems' for dogs, urging owners to check pets after walks as seeds can travel deeper and cause damage.
Doctor Who star Sharon D. Clarke is undergoing cancer treatment, delaying her RSC Othello run. She thanked the RSC for support, with tickets automatically refunded.
Lucy Davis, diagnosed with incurable breast cancer, is replying to messages of support online, including from other women with cancer who offer hope and words of encouragement.
Emma Nightingale, cleared of murdering her chronically-ill mother, says she ordered pills so her mum could die with dignity, and criticises the prosecution.
A doctor advises rubbing mosquito bites gently instead of scratching, claiming it stops the itch by activating surrounding nerves, and says it will 'literally change your life'.
The Ebola outbreak in DR Congo is set to become the deadliest ever, with over 2,000 deaths and no approved vaccine for the rare Bundibugyo strand, WHO warns.
As the UK swelters in a heatwave, a GP explains the key differences between heat exhaustion and sunstroke symptoms, and when to call 999.
Searches for 'my eyes hurt' surged 1,500% in the UK after the solar eclipse, with some social media users claiming vision problems. Experts warn of solar retinopathy risk.
Health bosses urge North East A Level students heading to university to get the meningitis B vaccine, with 4,450 jabs given in under three weeks.
The NHS has published guidance for anyone worried about vision changes, urging people to seek help for symptoms like floaters or flashes that could signal retinal detachment.
The NHS has updated guidance on floaters and flashes in vision, urging people to seek urgent help if symptoms appear suddenly or worsen, as they can signal retinal detachment.
A study of nearly half a million people found that regularly climbing stairs is linked to a 39% lower risk of dying from heart problems and a 24% lower risk of dying from any cause.
NHS England's top doctor urges safety as temperatures could hit 38C today, with A&E attendances at a record 2.5 million last month and the waiting list falling for the first time in two months.
Google searches for 'eye injury' in the UK surged 5,000% during the solar eclipse, as experts warned of permanent damage from viewing without proper protection.