French Probe Infant Deaths Amid Formula Recall
French health officials are investigating the deaths of two babies who consumed formula subject to precautionary recalls by Nestlé and Lactalis over potential toxin contamination.
Category : NHS
Vitamin D Warning: Experts Reveal Supplement Dangers
Health professionals caution about potential side effects of vitamin D supplements during UK winter months, highlighting risks of incorrect dosage and timing.
Plasterer's Backache Diagnosed as Terminal Cancer
Kris Cooke, a healthy vegan plasterer from Erith, assumed his back pain was work-related. Doctors revealed it was advanced pancreatic cancer, giving him less than a year to live.
Sturgeon Urged to Be Honest About Hospital Infections
Kimberly Darroch, whose daughter died after contracting an infection at Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, calls on former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to reveal what she knew before the facility opened.
NHS Policy Blocks Breast Reduction Surgery for Chronic Pain
Mary Rich, 36, says NHS policy changes have left her unable to access breast reduction surgery despite severe back pain that prevents her from working and requires daily assistance.
DWP claimants must report travel abroad: Key rules
Carer's Allowance claimants must notify DWP of trips abroad over four weeks. Guidance covers holidays, EEA moves, and other circumstances requiring reporting.
UK Trial: Popular ADHD Device Shows No Benefit
A major UK clinical trial has found trigeminal nerve stimulation devices, promoted as drug-free ADHD treatment, show no evidence of improving symptoms in children despite previous regulatory clearance.
NHS Prescription Savings: Prepayment Certificates Guide
Discover how NHS prescription prepayment certificates can save hundreds annually for those with multiple medications. Learn eligibility, costs, and application details.
Health Board Criticised for 'Precious Little' Change After Infections
The Scottish Hospitals Inquiry's senior counsel has criticised NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde for showing 'precious little' evidence of meaningful change following patient infections at Glasgow's flagship hospital.
DWP Urges Claimants to Report Changes for Higher Benefits
The Department for Work and Pensions has launched a campaign urging benefit claimants to report life changes, as many miss out on higher payments, especially for disability benefits like PIP.
PIP Review Sparks Concern Over Benefit Changes
A government review of Personal Independence Payment could lead to significant changes affecting millions of claimants, with rising costs driving potential reforms.
UKHSA Warning: Shingles Kills 50 Brits Each Year
The UK Health Security Agency has issued a stark reminder about shingles, a painful four-week illness that causes around 50 deaths annually in the UK, particularly dangerous for those over 64.
Iron Supplement Warning: Four Symptoms of Overdose
The NHS cautions that excessive iron intake can cause constipation, nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain, with high doses posing fatal risks, especially in children.
Health Board Denials 'Severely Impacted' Hospital Inquiry
Senior counsel Fred Mackintosh KC says NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde's delayed acceptance of infection problems at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital hindered the inquiry's work, with managers showing 'wilful blindness'.
Hospice Staff Could Quit Over Assisted Dying Bill
Charity leader Toby Porter expresses concerns that the proposed assisted dying bill may trigger resignations among hospice staff and volunteers, worsening workforce shortages and financial pressures.
ACOG Fights Trump's Anti-Science Healthcare Policies
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists is leading resistance against Trump administration policies, rejecting federal funding and challenging medical misinformation.
NYC Nurses Strike in Frigid Weather, Backed by Mayor and Sanders
Nearly 15,000 nurses across three major New York hospital systems continue their historic strike for safer staffing and better conditions, with Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Senator Bernie Sanders joining picket lines in sub-zero temperatures.
CDC May Block 'Never Use Alone' Overdose Prevention Messaging
US health officials consider prohibiting federally funded groups from promoting 'never use alone' advice, sparking concerns about reversing progress in overdose prevention.
Spinal Cord Damage Surge from Laughing Gas in Youth
A new Irish study reveals an alarming rise in spinal cord damage among young people due to nitrous oxide inhalation, with 14 cases diagnosed from 2021 to 2024, highlighting permanent neurological risks.
Doctor's Winter Hand Care Advice and Top Creams
A medical expert explains the common activity to avoid for preventing cracked hands in cold weather and recommends effective moisturisers from Neutrogena, Aveeno and CeraVe.
Tory Leader Urges NHS Chief to Reveal Hospital Pressure Source
Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay calls on NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde's chief to disclose who pressured the early opening of Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, linked to patient infections.
Dementia Deaths Surge: 2,500 Excess Fatalities in England
New official statistics reveal dementia is killing people at an alarming rate, with 68,000 deaths in 2025 accounting for 14% of all registered fatalities in England.
Hospice Staff May Quit Over Assisted Dying Bill
Hospice UK's CEO Toby Porter warns that controversial assisted dying legislation could trigger resignations among staff and volunteers, potentially worsening workforce shortages in palliative care.
Diabetes Study: Semaglutide Outperforms Traditional Treatments
A comprehensive comparative study finds GLP-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic are more effective for type 2 diabetes management than conventional therapies, marking a potential paradigm shift in care.
RAF Veteran Quadriplegic After Parachuting Accident
Rob Bugden, a former RAF physical training instructor, became paralysed from the neck down following a mid-air collision during a parachute training exercise in California in 2016.
Spinal Cord Damage Surge in Youth from Laughing Gas
A new study reveals an alarming rise in spinal cord injuries among young people in Ireland due to nitrous oxide inhalation, with lasting neurological damage reported.
Belly Fat May Help Fight Infections, Study Finds
New research challenges conventional wisdom about visceral fat, suggesting certain abdominal fat types may play a crucial role in immune response and infection fighting.
Sharon Bond: Family Therapy Pioneer Founded Chiron
Sharon Bond, a trailblazing social worker and family psychotherapist in London, founded Chiron to support those marginalised by training institutions, championing diversity in mental health until her death at 77.
NHS Cancer Screening: Who's Eligible and How It Works
An in-depth look at the NHS cancer screening programmes for breast, cervical, bowel, and lung cancer, detailing eligibility criteria, procedures, and the importance of early detection.
Aspirin Shortage Crisis Hits UK Pharmacies
Widespread aspirin shortages across UK pharmacies are putting patients at risk, with pharmacists calling for urgent reform of prescription substitution rules to allow safe alternatives.
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