Category : NHS


Child's appendicitis hid rare parasitic infection

A 10-year-old girl treated for appendicitis in Switzerland was found to have a rare, liver-damaging parasite. Doctors warn of the need for screening in migrant populations. Read the full case report.

NHS: See a GP if you look unusually pale

The NHS warns that looking pale could be a sign of acute myeloid leukaemia. Learn the key symptoms and when to seek urgent medical advice from your GP.

NHS Braces for 'Devastating' Winter Amid Strike Threat

A damning report warns of a catastrophic NHS winter with patients languishing in corridors. As trolley waits skyrocket, junior doctors announce a five-day pre-Christmas strike, heaping pressure on the service.

Scotland Flu Cases Soar 45%, NHS Under Severe Pressure

Public Health Scotland reports a sharp 45% rise in flu cases, with 13 recent deaths. Health Secretary Neil Gray faces criticism as NHS services are overwhelmed. Get vaccinated to protect yourself and the NHS.

Mel Sykes 'two-thirds bald' from autoimmune illness

TV presenter Melanie Sykes shares a heartbreaking health update, revealing significant hair loss and chronic pain from an autoimmune condition. Read her full story and message of resilience.

NHS Trump drug deal 'may cost 15,000 lives'

A £3bn deal to pay US drug firms more and avoid Trump's tariffs could lead to 15,971 extra deaths yearly as NHS rations care, York University research reveals. Read the full analysis.

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