Sleep, run, hydrate - should you be a stickler for recommended daily doses?
Health 2025-07-26 09:00
After a study casts doubt on the daily steps maxim, what about the other health benchmarks we are told to strive for?
Why we need to talk about periods, breasts and injuries in women's sport
Health 2025-07-26 08:00
Understanding the pressure elite sports puts on women’s bodies is pushing athletes to new levels of excellence.
Samaritans to close more than 100 branches
Health 2025-07-25 21:00
The charity's chief executive says "at least half" of their branches will close in the UK and Ireland.
Streeting vows to keep disruption to a minimum as doctor strike begins
Health 2025-07-25 16:00
Hospitals are told to cancel non-urgent work only in exceptional circumstances as a five-day resident doctors' strike starts.
Students feel 'let down' by mental health support - but should it really be up to universities?
Health 2025-07-24 20:00
The number of students reporting mental health concerns is rising. But to what extent should the onus be on universities?
Doctor strike will harm patients, NHS boss warns
Health 2025-07-24 20:00
A senior official says the planned walkout will impact both emergency and non-urgent care.
Penile cancer medical trial 'gave me two more years'
Health 2025-07-24 19:00
Eddie Baker, 83, was given immunotherapy alongside the usual chemotherapy.
Health self-test kits often inaccurate, study says
Health 2025-07-24 12:00
Shop-bought health kits for a wide range of conditions are readily available across the UK.
Just 7,000 steps a day cuts health risks, study says
Health 2025-07-24 12:00
Everyone targets 10,000 steps - but a lower tally could reduce the risk of serious health issues like cancer, dementia and heart disease, a study suggests.
UK-first scheme aims to cut cardiac arrest deaths
Health 2025-07-23 20:00
East of England Ambulance NHS Trust is offering the video coaching to callers.
