Women's charity trek on Skye raises £500k for breast cancer
A 100km charity hike across the Isle of Skye, involving 120 participants, raised over £500,000 for CoppaFeel! breast cancer awareness. The five-day challenge forged lifelong bonds.
Category : NHS
The Vaping Dilemma: Safer but Harder to Quit?
Experts warn that while vaping is less harmful than smoking, many users are finding e-cigarettes harder to quit, raising new public health questions. Discover the reasons and risks.
The Vaping Dilemma: Safer but Harder to Quit
Public Health England says vaping is 95% safer than smoking, yet many struggle to quit e-cigarettes. Explore the science and psychology behind the new addiction.
Cold Snap Warning: Don't Sit Still for Over an Hour
The UKHSA and Met Office issue urgent health advice as severe snow warnings hit. Learn how to stay warm and avoid serious health risks during the freeze.
NHS 'Dial 999' Warning for Amitriptyline Users
The NHS has issued urgent guidance for over 15 million amitriptyline prescriptions. Learn the critical side effects requiring a 999 call and A&E visit for chronic pain sufferers.
NHS warning on waking at 3am for toilet trips
The NHS warns that a sudden change in nighttime urination, especially with other symptoms, could indicate a UTI or serious infection. Know the signs and when to seek urgent help.
NHS warns 3am waking could signal health issue
The NHS warns that a sudden change in night-time urination could be a sign of a urinary tract infection. Learn the symptoms and when to see a GP.
Colour card for bodily fluids could improve NHS care
A free online tool from Edinburgh Napier University standardises how patients describe bodily fluid colours, aiming to boost diagnostic accuracy and patient safety across the NHS and beyond.
NHS approves new MS treatment for thousands
Thousands with relapsing-remitting MS in England to get new NHS treatment. Natalizumab offers hope, especially for women planning pregnancy. Read the full story.
NHS Approves New MS Treatment for Thousands
Thousands with highly active relapsing-remitting MS in England will benefit from a new NHS treatment, natalizumab, which is also safe to use during pregnancy. Learn about this significant healthcare development.
Blood Biker Volunteer Killed in Carmarthenshire Crash
Volunteer Andrew Rogers, 61, died after a collision while transporting vital NHS supplies. This is the second Blood Bike Wales rider to die in six months. Police appeal for witnesses.
Volunteer Blood Biker Dies in Country Road Crash
A volunteer Blood Biker, Andrew Rogers, 61, has died after a collision while transporting vital NHS supplies. This is the second such tragedy in six months for the lifesaving service.
Mother loses all limbs after flu leads to septic shock
Cassandra Marshall, 35, thought she had the flu. Days later, she woke in hospital after a quadruple amputation. Read her harrowing story of survival and her fight for prosthetic limbs.
US Man Fights Rare Flesh-Eating Bacteria and Sepsis
Peter Atkinson, 49, faced emergency surgery after a fever revealed necrotizing fasciitis and sepsis. His family shares their traumatic journey and plea for support.
Ambulance trapped in sand during Camber Sands beach rescue
A South East Coast Ambulance Service crew had to abandon their vehicle after it got stuck on Camber Sands beach while treating a patient. Read the dramatic full story of the rescue.
Coroner calls for circumcision safety after baby's death
A coroner warns more babies could die from infected circumcisions after six-month-old Mohamed Abdisamad's death. He urges government action on training and regulation.
US Teenager Paralyzed in Colorado Ski Accident
An 18-year-old from Atlanta suffered catastrophic injuries on a Colorado ski slope after declining his mother's offer of private lessons. His family now faces a £120k medical transport bill.
NHS 999 warning for amlodipine users over severe symptom
The NHS issues an urgent warning to patients on common blood pressure drug amlodipine. Learn the severe side effect that requires an immediate 999 call to protect your health.
NHS Atenolol Warning for Six Key Patient Groups
The NHS has issued crucial safety guidance for six specific groups taking the blood pressure medication atenolol. Discover who must consult a doctor before use.
NHS Atenolol Warning for Six Key Patient Groups
The NHS has issued crucial safety guidance for six specific groups taking the blood pressure medication atenolol. Learn who must consult a doctor and which drug interactions to avoid.
NHS issues vital ice safety advice amid UK weather warnings
The NHS shares crucial steps to take if you slip on ice and reveals the 'penguin waddle' technique to prevent falls during the UK's cold snap. Stay safe this winter.
NHS issues vital ice safety advice amid UK weather warnings
The NHS shares crucial steps to take if you slip on ice and reveals a surprising penguin-style walk to prevent falls during the UK's freezing weather. Stay safe this winter.
Crans-Montana fire survivors treated across Europe
Survivors of the devastating Swiss ski resort fire are being cared for in specialist burns units across Europe as identification of the victims continues. Read the latest updates.
Crans-Montana Fire Survivors Treated Across Europe
Survivors of the catastrophic Swiss ski resort bar fire are being cared for in specialist burns units across Europe as identification of the dead continues. Read the latest updates.
Streeting Warns of NHS Winter Strain Amid Cold Snap
Health Secretary Wes Streeting urges public to use A&E for emergencies only as freezing weather and flu cases intensify pressure on NHS services. Key figures and advice inside.
Woman wakes up with a Geordie accent after nap
Verity Went, 28, woke from a nap with a thick Geordie accent due to rare Foreign Accent Syndrome. She now says her new voice is the 'real' her. Read her incredible story.
Woman wakes from nap with permanent Geordie accent
Verity Went, 28, woke from a nap slurring her words and speaking with a thick Geordie accent. Diagnosed with rare Foreign Accent Syndrome, she now says the new voice is the 'real' her. Read her incredible story.
Arctic Blast Puts UK at Risk with Snow and Sub-Zero Temps
An Arctic blast brings dangerous snow, ice, and temperatures as low as -5°C to the UK, with health alerts warning the entire population is at risk. Learn how to stay safe.
Arctic Blast Health Warning: Snow and Sub-Zero Temperatures
A severe Arctic blast brings snow, ice, and -5°C temperatures to the UK, with amber health warnings. Experts warn of travel chaos, NHS strain, and risks to vulnerable groups. Stay safe and check on neighbours.
Cold Snap Puts Extra Pressure on NHS Hospitals, Says Streeting
Health Secretary Wes Streeting warns plummeting temperatures will add strain to the NHS. Data shows cold weather increases heart attacks, strokes, and falls. Public urged to get flu jabs and use A&E only for emergencies.
Page 42 of 142