Doctors must take elderly infections more seriously, Chris Whitty warns
Health 2025-12-05 00:00
Diseases like pneumonia and flu must be taken much more seriously, England's chief medical officer Sir Chris Whitty says.
MND took our son at 14 - anyone at any age can get it
Health 2025-12-04 21:00
Kyle Sieniawski, from Pontypridd, died last month, after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease in January.
Parents face 12-month wait to learn how babies died
Health 2025-12-04 17:00
Shane Bevan and Laura Tongue say it is "cruel" for grieving families to be left waiting for answers.
Doctors failed to tell dad-of-seven he was dying
Health 2025-12-04 17:00
William Chapman only found out he had a terminal diagnosis when his GP mentioned it in passing.
Group supports those with 'lonely condition'
Health 2025-12-04 15:00
Bethany Lewis, 18, set up the group after her polycystic ovary syndrome diagnosis, in April.
Streeting orders review into mental health and ADHD diagnosis
Health 2025-12-04 12:00
The health secretary said the aim was to tackle a rising demand for services and the increased pressure on the NHS.
School taught me about bank accounts but not breast exams
Health 2025-12-04 11:00
Resources will be made available in schools on women's health topics to reduce the gender health gap.
Patients clogging A&E with hiccups, sore throats and other niggles
Health 2025-12-04 10:00
NHS bosses warn the public to use hospitals wisely amid concern this could be a tough winter.
Mother wants change so child 'didn't die for nothing'
Health 2025-12-04 02:00
Sam Tucker says "opportunities were missed" when her daughter Holly, 6, was diagnosed with a tumour.
Baby milk can be bought with supermarket loyalty points
Health 2025-12-04 02:00
The government claims that parents who cannot or chose not to breastfeed could save £500 a year.
