9 h. ago Wes Streeting 'fury' at doctors' union BMA 'threatening the future of the NHS'

Health Secretary Wes Streeting claims striking British Medical Association opposes higher taxes and "wants other people to pay for their higher wages"

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9 h. ago Wes Streeting compares doctors’ union to the cartel as he warns strikes will cost NHS hundreds of millions of pounds

The health secretary claimed the British Medical Association is no longer a voice for doctors as he shrugged off Labour leadership claims and urged medics to call off the strikes

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10 h. ago Doctors 'behaving like a cartel' amid 'morally reprehensible strike', says Wes Streeting

The Health Secretary has told the British Medical Association trade union to 'get real'

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16 h. ago UK Cabinet minister denies plotting to oust embattled leader Starmer

Britain's Health Secretary Wes Streeting has denied plotting to oust Prime Minister Keir Starmer

Politics

24 h. ago Warning to parents over 'deadly' flu strain set to rip through Britain... and how to keep your children safe

Leading children's doctors have urged parents to get their children the nasal spray that protects against flu amid concerns over a particularly bad flu season.

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33 h. ago Health bosses accused of 'hating Britain' after complaining that flags are 'intimidating' black and Asian NHS staff

NHS executives have warned that the presence of the St George and Union symbols are creating 'no-go zones'.

Society

37 h. ago Your morning brew could slash your risk of silent killer linked to heart attacks and strokes by 27%

YOUR morning brew could protect against a silent killer condition linked to heart attacks and stroke - slashing your risk by up to 27%. About 1.5 million Brits are thought to have atrial fibrillation (AF) - a form of abnormal heart rhythm that causes your heart to beat irregularly or too fast. While the condition...

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39 h. ago Public urged to do one thing ahead of 'very bad' flu season as experts warn of 'worrying' epidemic

As flu cases begin to climb, health experts warn Britain could be hit with a 'very bad' flu season

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4 d. ago Millions of Britons may have 'resting squint face' as a result of an undiagnosed eye condition

A poll of 2,000 people by Specsavers found that half of people say they regularly squint at their phones, while 27 per cent say the problem has led them to be mistaken for being rude or standoffish.

Science

4 d. ago Normal but high blood pressure in younger people ‘may raise heart attack risk’

A study found that high blood pressure was linked to reduced blood flow to the heart at age 77.

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5 d. ago Record number of Britons now enrolled on 800 calorie diabetes

Developed by a team at Newcastle University, the diet involves consuming just 800 calories a day for up to four months in order to lose between 22lb and 33lb (10kg to 15kg).

Politics

5 d. ago This is what your brittle, yellow or peeling nails really mean for your health

We tend to think of nails as purely cosmetic: something to paint, file extend, and generally made look pretty.

Politics

5 d. ago Research finds Brits aren’t exercising enough – adults sit for 6 hours a day and only walk 6,500 steps

MORE than half of adults aren’t doing the recommended amount of exercise – blaming a lack of time and long working hours. The NHS advises that adults aged up to 64 should do "at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity activity like brisk walking or cycling, or 75 minutes of vigorous intensity activity like running"...

Politics

6 d. ago Oncologist shares 'under discussed' symptom of bowel cancer as cases surge in younger Britons

A US-based oncologist has revealed a symptom of bowel cancer that he says is not talked about enough.

Science

6 d. ago Wes Streeting accuses junior doctors of 'holding the country to ransom' in bitter pay dispute after they reject inflation

The Health Secretary hit out at the British Medical Association (BMA) ahead of their planned five-day strikes later this month.

Economics

6 d. ago Brits urged to 'consider wearing a mask' in UKHSA message over flu and infections

Last week, the UKHSA reported that flu cases in England had increased from 6.1% to 8.2% in just seven days

Science

6 d. ago DWP unveils new 'Keep Britain Working' plan in fight against ill health

DWP has laid out a three year plan

Economics

7 d. ago No deal: Streeting's latest offer to end doctors' strikes doesn't even last the afternoon

The health secretary wrote to the British Medical Assocation at 11.02am but the proposal failed to even survive the afternoon, with the union responding by 3.26pm.

Economics

7 d. ago Children in Britain are being ‘fed to death’, TV doctor warns

Food often perceived as ‘healthy’, like yoghurt and cereal, can lead to people far exceeding their recommended calorie intake

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7 d. ago Children in Britain are being ‘fed to death’ by unhealthy food, leading expert warns

Food such as baked beans, fish fingers, whole grain bread, yoghurt and breakfast cereal often exceed daily calorie intake levels

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