17 h. ago Kemi Badenoch takes on Labour's trade union allies with call for a BAN on doctors' strikes and vow to save academy schools' freedoms

In her keynote speech to the Conservative conference in Manchester, Mrs Badenoch said NHS waiting lists were being kept high 'for far too long' by industrial action.

Events

22 h. ago Dolly Parton collapsed on stage after ignoring doctor's orders

The country music icon has battled a number of health struggles throughout her career, and the moment she collapsed on stage after ignoring doctor's orders was a wake-up call

Politics

40 h. ago Novak Djokovic collapses and calls for doctor days after vomiting at Shanghai Masters

The Serbian reached the quarter-final of the Shanghai Masters with a 2-1 set victory but cut an exasperated figure during the match as he battled difficult playing conditions

Politics

47 h. ago Emma Raducanu forced to retire after being checked by doctor at Wuhan Open

British tennis number one Emma Raducanu retired from her clash against Ann Li in Wuhan after she called for a doctor

Politics

4 d. ago The best mattresses for back pain – and how to choose one, according to osteopaths and sleep scientists

Is a firm orthopaedic mattress best for your back? How soft is too soft? We ask the experts• The best mattresses in 2025, testedBritish backs are in crisis. Almost a million people in the UK are too sick to work because of back and neck problems, according to official figures, while the charity Versus Arthritis says 5.8 million experience “severe” back pain each year. The causes of back problems are complex, and treatments often fail to bring relief, especially where the pain is chronic and debilitating.Long-term back pain is unlikely to be cured by upgrading your mattress, and a doctor or physiotherapist should be your first port of call if pain is affecting your quality of life. But studies suggest that switching to the best mattress for your body type and sleeping position can genuinely help. I’m lucky to not experience chronic pain, but in years of testing mattresses, I’ve often suffered temporary backache after sleeping on a surface that doesn’t suit me. Switching to a more app...

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7 d. ago 'I was driving to Sainsbury's when doctors called and turned my world upside down'

Beth was on her way to Sainsbury's when doctors told her what was happening

Politics

8 d. ago 'I lost a stone a month on diet and it's nothing to do with jabs'

Abbie lost four stone in four months after a 'wake up call' from her doctor

Events

3 w. ago Weight loss doctor hails 10p food that also lowers cholesterol

Forget chia seeds and all these so-called superfoods and try this, the doctor is suggesting

Society