After 50 years as an obstetrician, John Cullimore was saved by the NHS as a patient. His experience highlights a fragmented, depersonalised system, shedding light on why resident doctors voted to continue their six-month strike over pay and conditions.
A Guardian columnist shares a raw, personal reflection on the unspoken realities of motherhood, challenging societal expectations and revealing the emotional complexities behind the role.
UK fire services attended 15,849 bariatric incidents between 2020-2025, a near five-fold increase. Specialist operations require breaking walls and mobilising multiple teams.
NHS England has identified 378 medicines at risk of shortages, including vital cancer and stroke drugs, potentially forcing doctors to find alternatives and raising prices.
TV personality Kerry Katona shares her painful diagnosis with ulcerative colitis after being rushed to hospital and forced to sleep in a hallway due to overcrowding.
NHS England identifies 378 medicines with single or no suppliers, threatening treatments for cancer, stroke and schizophrenia. A new scheme aims to incentivise manufacturers.
The NHS advises 12 key groups to consult a GP before taking chlorphenamine, a common antihistamine found in Piriton, for allergies and other conditions.
A major study from US universities argues ultra-processed foods should face tobacco-style regulation, linking them to addiction, obesity, and preventable deaths worldwide.
Discover how miso paste transforms with age, from fresh white varieties to deeply fermented red types, and learn expert tips for using each in your home cooking.
German scientists discover that eating three oat meals daily for just two days can reduce harmful LDL cholesterol by 10%, with benefits lasting for weeks afterwards.
Johnathon Pratt from Halifax spent £9,500 on dental implants in Turkey after years of being bullied and rejected due to his teeth. The procedure has transformed his confidence and life.
22 Kids and Counting star Sue Radford shares the pivotal moment that inspired her two stone weight loss transformation, explaining how lifestyle changes led to her dramatic new look.
With one-third of Brits regularly taking fish oil supplements, we examine the evidence behind heart, brain and vision benefits, plus expert ratings of popular products.
New Office for National Statistics figures reveal people identifying as lesbian, gay or bisexual have lower life expectancy than heterosexual individuals, with a gap of over a year for men.
A new study reveals that metformin, a widely used type 2 diabetes medication, is associated with reduced progression of age-related macular degeneration, offering potential new hope for treating the leading cause of sight loss in older adults.
This Morning's Gyles Brandreth opens up about his grandson Kitt's rare cancer diagnosis at 15 months, praising Great Ormond Street Hospital's care and supporting their new Children's Cancer Centre appeal.
New ONS analysis links census data to death registrations, showing LGB+ individuals have a shorter life expectancy compared to heterosexual peers.
An NHS surgeon recommends specific blood tests for unexplained tiredness and forgetfulness, highlighting ferritin levels as an early indicator of iron deficiency before anaemia develops.
A major new study has mapped genetic risk for haemochromatosis, known as the Celtic Curse, identifying Outer Hebrides and north-west Ireland as highest risk areas where targeted screening could prevent serious illness.
TV presenter Denise Van Outen has revealed her lifelong struggle with eczema, detailing how painful skin flare-ups left her feeling self-conscious and forced costume changes during performances.
TV star Gyles Brandreth shares emotional story of grandson Kitt's rare cancer diagnosis at 15 months, treatment at Great Ormond Street Hospital, and eight-year remission journey.
A seven-year-old girl injected herself with 60% of a GLP-1 weight loss pen, believing it would help her stomach ache. She spent days in hospital with severe symptoms including renal shutdown, vomiting, and dehydration before making a full recovery.
BBC's Morning Live issued an on-air apology after a segment suggested pregnant women use stethoscopes at home, which charity Tommy's labelled 'dangerous' and potentially misleading.
Personal Independence Payment recipients will see a 3.8% increase from April 6, 2026, with maximum annual awards rising to over £10,119. The uplift affects all component rates.
Aurora Arena, 28, underwent a risky scleral tattoo procedure on her eyeballs, transforming her appearance dramatically. Despite the danger of blindness, she says the modification has positively changed her life.
A 77-year-old man has tragically drowned at Hampton Beach in Melbourne's south, with emergency services unable to revive him after he was pulled from the water unresponsive.
A personal trainer shares how a simple NHS bowel screening test detected his early-stage cancer, despite feeling fit and healthy, highlighting the importance of the free postal kit.
New psychological research reveals a surprising connection between hyperthyroidism and elevated levels of psychopathy, Machiavellianism, and sadism in individuals, particularly affecting women.
The NHS highlights 12 symptoms of Crohn's disease, a lifelong condition with no cure, including painful red skin patches typically on legs, urging GP visits for diagnosis.
A Manchester maths teacher used CPR skills from a community course to save her infant son's life, underscoring the critical importance of widespread first aid training as survival rates remain low.