Hospital treatments failing to meet demand, say experts
Health 2025-08-14 20:00
A small rise in the NHS backlog prompts questions about how well ministers are doing on improving waits.
Families fear maternity review lacks independence as chair named
Health 2025-08-14 19:00
The other members of the panel have not been named, amid concerns about independence of those proposed.
Expectant mothers encouraged to use vital service
Health 2025-08-14 13:00
Women across the East of England are now able to self-refer to local maternity services online.
UK cases of mosquito-borne virus more than double
Health 2025-08-14 10:00
More than 70 cases of the chikungunya virus were reported in the UK in the first six months of this year.
ADHD drugs have wider life benefits, study suggests
Health 2025-08-14 08:00
A study has linked ADHD drugs to reduced substance misuse, suicide, transport accidents and criminality.
Driving theory test to include CPR first aid questions
Health 2025-08-13 09:00
Experts hope to boost cardiac arrest survival rates, with 2.4 million people sitting the test each year.
The deadly cancers left behind by 50 years of success
Health 2025-08-13 09:00
Half of people with cancer survive but lack of progress for some forms of disease is worrying experts.
When is it too hot to walk your dog?
Health 2025-08-12 23:00
How to make sure your pets are cool and comfortable during periods of hot weather.
Cats develop dementia in a similar way to humans
Health 2025-08-12 23:00
Scientists in Edinburgh believe the discovery could help their research into new treatments for Alzheimer's.
Men being over-treated for prostate cancer, says charity
Health 2025-08-12 19:00
More low-risk cancers could be monitored rather than treated, avoiding significant side effects, says a charity.
