42 h. ago Greater Manchester borough has fourth highest cases of measles in UK as health chiefs say 'we're concerned'

There are further fears about a spike in cases of the 'rapidly' spreading disease, particularly among children, over the summer months

Politics

6 d. ago Waste of time and money in hospitals makes you want to cry, NHS England chief says

It is a ‘stain on our country’ that the poorest receive some of the worst care, Dr Penny Dash says

Politics

1 week ago Health chiefs issue urgent warning as vital vaccine is 'out of stock' in the UK

Holidaymakers may be at risk of contracting a deadly infection that could make their eyes bleed as health officials warn vaccine stocks are running dangerously low.

Events

1 week ago Spain records highs of 46C and France under alert as Europe swelters in heatwave

Extreme heat ‘the new normal’, says UN chief, as authorities across the continent issue health warningsEurope live – latest updatesA vicious heatwave has engulfed southern Europe, with punishing temperatures that have reached highs of 46C (114.8F) in Spain and placed almost the entirety of mainland France under alert.Extreme heat, made stronger by fossil fuel pollution, has for several days scorched Portugal, Spain, France, Italy and Greece as southern Europe endures its first major heatwave of the summer. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Revealed: Shocking number of deaths linked to weight loss jabs...as health chiefs issue chilling alert about organ

Data show an alarming number of deaths have been linked to weight loss jabs approved by the NHS, with drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro accounting for the majority.

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2 w. ago Appointment of new Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership chief officer set to be ratified

Billy McClean, head of community health and care services at South Ayrshire HSCP, will take up the post.

Society

2 w. ago England's most DANGEROUS maternity units exposed as health chiefs launch urgent review into scandal

The probe will look at the 10 worst performing  maternity and neonatal services in the country, including Leeds, Sussex, Gloucester, and Mid and South Essex.

Science

3 w. ago Alert as UK woman dies from terrifying rabies she caught from stray dog

Health officials said the woman contracted the illness following contact with a stray dog. But it was only after they returned to Yorkshire that they were diagnosed.

Events

4 w. ago String of negative botox reactions prompts health chiefs to issue warning

Experts have urged anyone seeking a cosmetic procedure to go to a ‘licensed practitioner’

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4 w. ago Health chiefs warn of terrifying Botox complication that can lead to paralysis

While still under investigation the reactions are believed to be linked to a paralysis-triggering bacterial infection following the aesthetic treatment.

Events