Scotland faces its worst flu crisis in years as a mutated H3N2 strain drives a 70% weekly rise in hospitalisations. Public health officials urge vaccination as the NHS braces for extreme pressure.
New real-world data suggests lecanemab's impact is greater than thought, prompting calls for NHS trial access. Over 130 Alzheimer's drugs are in clinical trials.
NHS nurse Jennifer Melle faces losing her job after a dispute with a transgender patient. Shadow minister intervenes as the case sparks debate on faith, free speech, and institutional support.
Glenys Thomas, who dedicated her life to social justice, teaching and activism, has died aged 87. Read about her remarkable journey from Algerian refugee camps to Birmingham.
Pierson Fodé, star of Netflix's 'A Merry Little Ex-Mas', opens up about a severe brain injury caused by an allergic reaction to antibiotics in 2018, which led to memory loss and seizures. Read his full story.
Former Loose Women star Andrea McLean returns to the show after five years to detail a terrifying health scare involving sepsis, pneumonia, and kidney failure that nearly claimed her life. Read her emotional update.
A rapid 90-second test developed in Cambridge can accurately rule out bowel disease in 80% of symptomatic patients, potentially slashing NHS colonoscopy waiting times and speeding up diagnosis.
An ICU nurse shares the realities of caring for unconscious patients, from washing hair to managing delirium. Discover the human side of intensive care. Read the full story.
Amie Barnes, a mum-of-three and midwife, tragically died from an accidental overdose of painkillers while awaiting spinal surgery. Read the full story.
Flu patients in England's hospitals are at a record level for December, 56% higher than last year. NHS warns of an 'unprecedented wave' as the season peaks. Get your flu jab now.
Health chiefs warn England's emergency departments are swamped by thousands of non-urgent cases like hiccups and blocked noses, with junior doctor strikes set to worsen the winter crisis. Learn how to use NHS services wisely.
Flu patients in English hospitals are at a record level for December, 56% higher than 2024. The NHS warns of an 'unprecedented wave' as the season peaks. Get your flu jab now.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting's review into ADHD and autism 'overdiagnosis' is condemned as missing the point, ignoring a 500,000-strong waiting list and a nation in need of hope. Read the full analysis.
A 'revolutionary' NHS surgical technique could provide hundreds more lifesaving transplants. The new method, pioneered in the UK, is being rolled out nationwide to increase usable organs.
Flu patients in English hospitals are at a record high for December, with numbers 56% above last year. Health chiefs warn of an 'unprecedented wave' as the NHS faces strikes. Get your flu jab now.
A chiropractor with 40 years' experience faces 12-month practice conditions after making inappropriate comments about a client's weight. Read the full disciplinary ruling.
Flu admissions are 56% higher than last year, creating a 'tidal wave' of pressure on the NHS just as junior doctors plan a five-day December strike. Read the latest.
A chiropractor's viral TikTok trick for clearing nasal congestion in seconds is getting reactions. We explain the method and when to see a pharmacist.
Boots warns freezing temperatures could exacerbate tinnitus symptoms for 7.6 million people in the UK. Get expert tips on managing the condition this winter.
Official NHS data reveals a 56% surge in flu patients in England's hospitals compared to last year, with 1,717 daily cases. Experts warn the 'unusually early' season is yet to peak, adding strain to the health service.
Flu hospitalisations in England are over 50% higher than last year, with the season starting early and yet to peak. Experts warn of severe NHS strain this winter.
A hospital failed to inform a dying father-of-seven about his terminal prognosis, falsely reassuring him he would recover. The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman found a 'worrying lack of accountability'. Read the full investigation.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has commissioned a major review into the diagnosis of mental health conditions, autism, and ADHD. The probe will examine if 'over-pathologising' is driving a surge in welfare claims. Read the full story.
The family of 14-year-old Kyle Sieniawski, the UK's youngest MND patient, fought back tears on BBC Breakfast after meeting fundraiser Kevin Sinfield. Watch the emotional interview.
NHS England reveals over 200,000 people visited A&E for minor issues like itchy skin and ingrown toenails last winter. Health Secretary urges public to use GPs and pharmacies instead.
William Chapman died after Countess of Chester Hospital failed to disclose his terminal pulmonary fibrosis. The Ombudsman found a 'worrying lack of accountability'. Read the full report.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting urges the public to use NHS services wisely, stressing that A&E is for emergencies only. His plea aims to reduce crippling waiting times and support frontline staff.
New research reveals telling women they have dense breast tissue after a mammogram leads to higher anxiety and more GP consultations. The UK is considering whether to adopt the practice.
Ronald Montenegro, 55, died after a barbell slipped and crushed his chest in a Brazilian gym. The 'much loved' museum president's death sparks safety calls. Read the full story.
A 70th birthday celebration on the Isle of Wight turned tragic after Paulette Crookes contracted Legionnaires' disease from a hot tub. The inquest hears of cloudy water and a musty smell.