Sixteen-year-old Leo Sproson from Bromsgrove urgently needs a stem cell transplant for leukaemia. After a donor match was found but further testing caused delays, his father Warren will now donate.
The family of Roger Leadbeater says police and NHS trust failed at every level after a coroner found procedures weren't followed before his killing by a mental health patient.
A suspected exposure to Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever triggered emergency measures at Rocky Mountain Laboratories in Montana. Officials confirm the incident but state no actual transmission occurred.
Sickle cell patients warn that closing a specialist day unit at Royal London Hospital will force them into A&E, where delays and poor understanding of the condition could prove fatal.
A Florida couple is suing an Orlando fertility clinic after discovering the baby they gave birth to has no genetic relationship to them, raising concerns about embryo mix-ups.
Tech billionaire Elon Musk told the World Economic Forum in Davos that reversing human ageing is probable, while cautioning about societal impacts of extreme longevity.
Discover house burping, the winter home ventilation trend from Germany that improves indoor air quality, reduces humidity, and regulates CO2 levels for better health.
Author Emma Gannon shares her journey through burnout, offering practical tips on listening to your body, reconnecting with passions, and building resilience after a transformative year of rest.
Alisha Trafford lost three-and-a-half stone using Mounjaro but was repeatedly hospitalised with pancreatitis and pancreatic necrosis, which doctors linked to the weight loss injection.
New York City's major nurses strike enters its 11th day with 15,000 workers returning to negotiations with three private hospital systems over staffing and benefits.
Emergency protocols activated at Rocky Mountain Laboratories after suspected exposure to Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus. Officials confirm incident but say no actual transmission occurred.
New research shows colorectal cancer has become the primary cause of cancer mortality in Americans under 50, with death rates increasing while other cancers decline.
Guinea-Bissau has suspended a Trump administration-backed hepatitis B vaccine study on newborns pending an ethical review, citing concerns over withholding vaccines from at-risk infants.
UK health officials report a 61.1% increase in norovirus cases over two weeks, with sharpest rise among over-65s. Public advised to self-isolate for 48 hours after symptoms stop.
University of Bristol research reveals high BMI and hypertension are direct causes of vascular dementia, with weight management offering crucial prevention opportunities.
Columbia University research tracking 11 million births over two decades finds community water fluoridation has no significant impact on birth weight, gestation length, or prematurity rates.
The FDA is evaluating whether to allow Philip Morris to market Zyn nicotine pouches as a less harmful alternative to cigarettes, with a panel of experts weighing the evidence.
A health visitor explains why shouting at children who bite is ineffective and shares a three-step calm approach to teach toddlers appropriate behaviour instead.
A rare fungal disease, Histoplasmosis, has caused one death and infected at least 35 people in Tennessee, with health officials warning of risks from contaminated soil.
Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke opens up about her life-threatening hereditary condition and fears it could be passed to any future children she might have.
Dermatologists recommend seeking ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and glycerin in skincare products to soothe dry, painful hands exacerbated by winter conditions and frequent washing.
UKHSA data reveals a sharp 47% rise in norovirus cases across England, with over 1,000 daily hospitalisations straining NHS resources amid winter pressures.
Countless Brits have been left gobsmacked to discover paprika is simply ground, dried bell peppers, not from a mysterious 'paprika tree' as many believed.
The family of Molly Cuddihy, who died aged 23, experienced unimaginable pain after NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde changed its position on infection causes at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.
New data reveals a 45% weekly increase in norovirus hospital cases in England, reaching a winter high of 823 daily beds occupied, while flu admissions decline.
A scientific review identifies natural compounds in green tea and other foods that could replicate effects of GLP-1 weight loss injections, offering potential affordable alternatives.
Living with vertigo can be isolating, but discovering famous figures like cricketer Steve Smith also battle the condition offers unexpected validation and reduces loneliness for sufferers.
New research finds social media influencers with millions of followers are convincing healthy young men they need testosterone testing, driving unnecessary medicalisation and creating lucrative markets.
The NHS has performed a dramatic U-turn, agreeing to provide lifesaving treatment to three-month-old Maverick Corin at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children after his parents' desperate campaign.
John Knight, the disability campaigner whose work at Leonard Cheshire helped secure the 2020 deadline for accessible trains in the Disability Discrimination Act 2005, has died aged 67.