Stop telling me to lower my cortisol - it's making me stressed! Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps June 21, 2025 Social media is awash with claims it can help us destress and lower cortisol levels – but experts warn against these "quick fixes". Read more
Alopecia: New NHS drug 'could make life so much easier' Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps August 31, 2024 The autoimmune condition affects people differently - some think the drug could be life-changing. Read more
Ozempic could delay ageing, researchers suggest Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps August 30, 2024 New studies suggest the weight loss drug could be used to treat a range of issues, including heart failure. Read more
'Bionic' peer calls for better care for amputees Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps August 30, 2024 Lord Mackinlay says prosthetics currently on offer could leave people “feeling in a pit of despair”. Read more
NHS warns of continued short supply of blood Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps August 29, 2024 England's blood donor service says blood stocks are in short supply, amid a fresh appeal for donors. Read more
Restrained and scared - the £100k schools failing vulnerable children Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps August 29, 2024 A pupil who says she was repeatedly restrained took her independent special school to court. Read more
Hospitality and health leaders clash on outdoor smoking plan Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps August 29, 2024 The prime minister says his government is looking at tougher rules to reduce the burden on the NHS. Read more
Parents warned of back-to-school measles surge Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps August 28, 2024 Children should be up to date with all vaccinations to protect them and other people, officials say. Read more
Ambulances ‘waste vital time’ on prison call-outs Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps August 28, 2024 Three-quarters of requests from prisons did not need an ambulance response, a watchdog finds. Read more
Ministers consider tighter outdoor smoking rules Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps August 28, 2024 The government says it is considering a range of measures to "make the UK smoke-free". Read more
NHS warns of continued short supply of blood Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps August 27, 2024 England's blood donor service says blood stocks are in short supply, amid a fresh appeal for donors. Read more
Does eating meat raise the risk of diabetes? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps August 27, 2024 A study of nearly two million people finds a link with processed meats - but experts say it should not cause panic. Read more
Research finds drones can deliver blood safely Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps August 27, 2024 A project finds drone delivery does not influence the blood's quality or how long it lasts. Read more
NHS 111 offers new mental health service Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps August 26, 2024 People in crisis can now access urgent help in England by calling 111 and talking to trained staff. Read more
Mpox not new Covid and can be stopped, expert says Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps August 26, 2024 The world must act now to ensure vaccines reach the areas most in need, the WHO's Dr Hans Kluge says. Read more
How worried should we be about mpox? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps August 23, 2024 As a global emergency is declared over mpox, our health and science correspondent assesses the threat. Read more
Will the NHS ever pay for the new era of dementia drugs? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps August 23, 2024 The choice to not fund Alzheimer's drug lecanemab caused upset, but it is not a “wonder drug”. Read more
Promising lung cancer vaccine trial begins in UK Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps August 23, 2024 The jab given to 67-year-old Janusz Racz may revolutionise how this cancer is treated, say doctors. Read more
First drug to slow Alzheimer’s too costly for NHS Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps August 22, 2024 Health assessment body NICE says the benefits “are too small to justify the costs”. Read more
How worried should we be about mpox? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps August 21, 2024 As a global emergency is declared over mpox, our health and science correspondent assesses the threat. Read more
UK's first drugs consumption room to open in October Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps August 21, 2024 The consumption facility for illegal drugs including heroin and cocaine is set to open in Glasgow. Read more
Research finds drones can deliver blood safely Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps August 21, 2024 A project finds drone delivery does not influence the blood's quality or how long it lasts. Read more
Mpox risk low but UK medics on alert Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps August 21, 2024 The UK Health Security Agency says it will ensure medics know how to spot and test for the virus. Read more
Mpox not new Covid and can be stopped, expert says Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps August 20, 2024 The world must act now to ensure vaccines reach the areas most in need, the WHO's Dr Hans Kluge says. Read more
'I was addicted to smoking Spice vapes at school' Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps August 19, 2024 A teenager shares how he became addicted after trying the drug in a vape with school friends. Read more
Women harmed by vaginal mesh in England get payout Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps August 19, 2024 More than 100 women who experienced complications have received payouts from manufacturers. Read more
Boy with incurable tumour is not allowed NHS drug Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps August 19, 2024 Ronnie Hood, from Sudbury, does not qualify for ONC201 because his tumour is a millimetre too small. Read more
GPs at 'breaking point' say they must cap appointments - but could it harm patients? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps August 17, 2024 GPs say they have been left with no choice as surgeries begin to impose caps on appointments. Read more
WHO declares mpox global health emergency Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps August 16, 2024 Scientists are alarmed at the high fatality rate and rapid spread of a new variant of the virus. Read more
First case of more dangerous mpox found outside Africa Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps August 16, 2024 Sweden's public health agency records what it says is the first case of a contagious new type of mpox outside the African continent. Read more
The comedian turning her period condition into a stand-up show Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps August 15, 2024 Bella Humphries has Premenstrual dysphoric disorder but is sharing her experience with Edinburgh audiences. Read more
Girl died drinking Costa hot chocolate, inquest told Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps August 14, 2024 The 13-year-old had a dairy allergy went into anaphylactic shock, an inquest hears Read more
WHO declares mpox global health emergency Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps August 14, 2024 Scientists are alarmed at the high fatality rate and rapid spread of a new variant of the virus. Read more
Report into Nottingham killer's mental healthcare raises critical issues Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps August 14, 2024 Valdo Calocane often stopped taking his medication and was becoming increasingly violent, assessments before the attack show - yet his care did not change. Read more
Bicep's Matt McBriar reveals brain tumour surgery Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps August 13, 2024 The Belfast-born music producer said a "large and pretty rare" tumour had been found earlier this year. Read more
Mpox declared public health emergency in Africa Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps August 13, 2024 Scientists in Africa are alarmed by the speed at which a new strain of mpox is spreading. Read more
The comedian turning her period condition into a stand-up show Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps August 12, 2024 Bella Humphries has Premenstrual dysphoric disorder but is sharing her experience with Edinburgh audiences. Read more
Review of killer's care finds 'a series of errors' Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps August 12, 2024 The families of Valdo Calocane's victims say the report "demonstrates gross, systematic failures". Read more
Girl died drinking Costa hot chocolate, inquest told Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps August 12, 2024 The 13-year-old had a dairy allergy went into anaphylactic shock, an inquest hears Read more
AI in healthcare: what are the risks for the NHS? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps August 12, 2024 Generative AI will be transformative for NHS patient outcomes, a senior government advisor says. Read more
New vaccine for respiratory disease rolls out in Scotland Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps August 12, 2024 The vaccination programme is aimed at protecting newborn babies and older adults against a dangerous disease. Read more
Doctor warned Nottingham attacker could kill Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps August 12, 2024 The concern that Valdo Calocane could "end up killing someone" appears in a summary of medical records shared with BBC Panorama. Read more
Doctors question union over puberty blocker views Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps August 09, 2024 Some doctors question the British Medical Association's stance on what gender services should offer. Read more
Egg donors warned not to do it for the £986 cash Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps August 08, 2024 The compensation egg donors receive is rising, but they are being warned not to do it just for the money. Read more
First gene-editing therapy may cure blood disorder Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps August 07, 2024 The treatment for beta thalassaemia is to be offered on the NHS and uses Nobel Prize-winning technology. Read more
NHS sets out 'safer' child gender services model Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps August 07, 2024 Six regional clinics will open over the next two years, with an emphasis on mental health support. Read more
AI in healthcare: what are the risks for the NHS? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps August 07, 2024 Generative AI will be transformative for NHS patient outcomes, a senior government advisor says. Read more
BMA calls for ban on puberty blockers to be lifted Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps August 06, 2024 Doctors' union attacks landmark review into gender care for under-18s as it launches its own evaluation. Read more
NHS soup and shake diet can beat type 2 diabetes Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps August 05, 2024 People can reverse the condition by going on a strict liquid diet of 900 calories a day. Read more
Two new dementia risks identified by major report Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps August 05, 2024 Treating failing eyesight and high cholesterol can help lower the risk of the illness, a study suggests. Read more
OCD made actress think she was a danger to her baby Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps August 05, 2024 Fresh Meat star Kimberley Nixon says she felt scared and alone after giving birth to her son. Read more
'Game changer' AI detects hidden heart attack risk Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps August 05, 2024 A pilot is using technology that identifies people at risk of a heart attack in the next 10 years. Read more
The junior doctors' strikes may be over. But is trouble ahead? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps August 01, 2024 The end of the pay dispute sounded too good to be true. And now some are wondering if it might be. Read more