24 h. ago My £200 private health check gave incorrect blood pressure but I was denied a refund: SALLY SORTS IT

I had a private health assessment through Bluecrest Wellness. The results of my £199 check contained a blood pressure measurement.

Economics

32 h. ago £200 private health check gave incorrect blood pressure but I was denied a refund: SALLY SORTS IT

I had a private health assessment through Bluecrest Wellness. The results of my £199 check contained a blood pressure measurement.

Economics

8 d. ago Millions of heartburn sufferers to get vital cancer check on the High Street from this week

Patients with persistent heartburn or acid reflux will be eligible to take the test-where they swallow a special pill containing a tiny sponge- in bid spot a condition linked to an extremely deadly cancer.

Events

1 week ago Starmer defends Reeves but refuses to rule out tax rises as he announces 10

PM says only possible to transform the NHS due to decisions taken by chancellor, and denies the pressure is too much for herStreeting says he has to go to the Commons to make a statement to MPs.But first he introduces Rachel Reeves, saying that she has put an extra £29bn into the NHS.It is thanks to her leadership that we’ve seen interest rates in our country fall four times. It’s thanks to her leadership that we see wages finally rising faster than the cost of living. And it’s thanks to her leadership we have the fastest growing economy in the G7.If Australia can effectively serve communities living in the remote outback, we can meet the needs of people living in rural England.If community health teams can go door to door to prevent ill health in Brazil, we can do the same in Bradford. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Greece, Spain and Italy amongst countries on 'health warning list' this summer

Greece, Italy and Spain are just a few of the Mediterranean countries that have been put on the 'warning list' by a health professional who has urged holiday-goers to check their destination before they fly

Events

2 w. ago The five key benefits of a health MOT – and what we could learn from Japan

The appointment typically lasts 20 to 30 minutes

Politics

2 w. ago RFK Jr. fact checked: Physician reveals what Kennedy gets wrong on vaccine safety

Jake Scott says the evidence on vaccine safety is clear and publicly available

Politics

3 w. ago Brits pull sickies for poorly pets but special 'Dr Lampposts' can detect dog illnesses

London owners can get a quick health check for their dog this week just by letting their pet pee on specially designed lampposts equipped with pH tests

Politics

3 w. ago The shocking new inventions that will completely change your hospital visits: From the 'twin' who will do your check

As a technology broadcaster and journalist, largely for the BBC, I've spent the best part of two decades deeply immersed in these fast-evolving innovations.

Events

3 w. ago Cabin crew admits 'checking passengers out' but it's for your own safety

An ex-flight attendant is sharing the details of exactly how, why and when crews 'check out' passengers and the reason has more to do with health and safety than attractiveness

Politics

3 w. ago Men in their 20s and 30s urged to check for early cancer signs after a shower

A recent survey says many adults are unaware of the fact that the cancer is most prevalent among younger men

Politics