5 h. ago Huge music festival cancelled after headliner pulled out over 'medical' issue

ELO pulled out of the July 13 final night of the BST Hyde Park festival after lead singer Jeff Lynne had to pull out of the festival due to a 'medical' issue leaving fans devastated

Culture

35 h. ago People with diabetes, asthma and high blood pressure issued medication warning

A change in conditions can impact how a person responds to necessary drugs

Events

36 h. ago Common pills millions take can increase risk of getting sunburn

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has issued a warning about how the heat will impact some drugs

Events

4 d. ago Swiss medicines authority issues first approval for antimalarial drug for treatment of infants

Switzerland’s medical products authority has granted the first approval for a malaria medicine designed for small infants

Events

7 d. ago WW3 fears rise as warning issued over emergency stockpiles of food, medicine and fuel

The European Union is urging its member states to build up emergency stockpiles of critical resources, including food, medicine and nuclear fuel, as it prepares for potential conflict

Events

9 d. ago Diogo Jota refused to cry over health problem parents feared would end his career

Liverpool star Diogo Jota, who has died in a car accident, once doubted whether he would even become a professional footballer after an undiagnosed issue was discovered during a medical

Society

1 week ago Risk to patient health from drug shortages is ‘distressing new normal’

Medicine shortages are causing unprecedented issues for patients, Community Pharmacy England said.

Events

1 week ago Brits on five common medications warned to stay indoors during June heatwave

As the UK continues to bask in the sunny weather, a warning has been issued to individuals on five different types of medication - urging them to take extra precautions

Events

2 w. ago ‘This is not a matter of opinion:’ State AGs instruct hospitals to continue providing emergency abortions despite state law

The 21 attorneys general issued the warning after the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services rescinded guidance to hospitals about how to follow federal law on emergency reproductive care

Politics

2 w. ago Common medicines could be depleting vital nutrients, experts warn

With nearly a billion prescriptions issued annually in England , and almost half the population taking medication regularly, mounting evidence suggests that many of the UK’s most frequently prescribed drugs may interfere with the body’s ability to absorb, utilise, or retain essential vitamins and minerals - potentially causing side effects and negatively impacting health

Events

2 w. ago Government issues urgent warning as pets poisoned with toxic medicine

Fake pet medicines contain dangerous chemicals that can trigger vomiting, seizures and potential death.

Events

3 w. ago Top medics issue urgent warning over heart drug taken by millions

The twice-daily pill is given to people with acute coronary syndrome -a sudden reduction of blood to the heart-reducing the risk of deadly clots and strokes.

Events

3 w. ago Warning to anyone taking antidepressants ahead of UK heatwave

As temperatures could soar to 33C, experts warn that certain medications could put Brits at risk of heat-related health issues

Events

4 w. ago Parklife 2025 LIVE: Thousands head to Heaton Park for day one of huge music festival with big headliner

More than 80,000 people will be heading to Heaton Park today

Society