30 h. 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’

Events

30 h. 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

68 h. ago NHS gets an extra £29billion a year but waiting list targets may STILL be missed, health chiefs say

Economists described the real-terms rise as 'substantial', with the health service budget now equal to the entire annual income of Portugal.

Economics

3 d. ago NHS chief praises funding settlement from Chancellor's spending review

New NHS England boss Sir Jim Mackey insists the NHS has done "really well" in the spending review - despite a lower rate of increase than under the Tories in 2023

Economics

5 d. ago Six babies with unvaccinated mothers born with measles in Canada

Ontario’s chief medical officer of health says infections could have been prevented through routine vaccinationSix babies with unvaccinated mothers have been born with congenital measles in the Canadian province of Ontario since the start of the largest outbreak of the disease in the western hemisphere late last year.Ontario’s chief medical officer of health, Kieran Moore said the infants, who were infected with measles in the womb, have all recovered. He said the infections could have been prevented through routine vaccination. Continue reading...

Politics

9 d. ago Health chiefs' urgent warning over record highs of deadly measles

As cases rise in parts of England officials warn there could be a fresh wave of infections as Britons return from their summer holidays with measles surging in Europe.

Events

1 week ago New Covid strain discovered in UK as health chiefs reveal 'unusual' symptoms

The full list of symptoms caused by the new NB.1.8.1 strain of coronavirus, which has been detected in at least seven people in Northern Ireland, has been announced

Science

1 week ago Chief medical officer ‘anxious’ about US leaving World Health Organisation

Sir Gregor Smith said the move leaves a ‘gap’ in how experts understand emerging diseases.

Society

2 w. ago Measles cases soar in Scotland as health chiefs issue vaccination plea

Measles is a highly contagious disease which is spread by coughs and sneezes. The virus can lead to pneumonia, brain swelling and death.

Politics

2 w. ago NI could have one of the best health systems in the world, says new chief

Mike Farrar, who was made permanent secretary in April, said he is optimistic about the future for the health service in the region.

Politics

2 w. ago Alert over outbreak of deadly food poisoning bug that's linked to summer fruit

Health chiefs have sounded the alarm over an outbreak of potentially deadly salmonella. Five have been hospitalised and at least 20 sickened, including 13 young children.

Events

3 w. ago Turkish health chiefs break silence on death of Brit mum Beth Martin after shock autopsy

Mother-of-two Beth Martin tragically died after coming down with a mysterious illness just as she arrived on holiday - and Turkish officials have now released a statement addressing her death

Events

3 w. ago Fresh calls for health chiefs to give breakthrough breast cancer drug green light as pivotal trial shows it boosts survival

Thousands of women could benefit after tests showed the method was more effective than the current NHS offering.

Events

3 w. ago Biden’s White House chief of staff made all the ‘big decisions,’ was nicknamed ‘Prime Minister’: book

Ron Klain served as Biden’s chief of staff from the start of his term until February 2023

Politics

3 w. ago Surge in infection linked to colon cancer sparks health alert

The UK Health Security Agency linked many of the cases to four outbreaks traced to contaminated beef, salad leaves and dairy products.

Science