56 m. ago Common cholesterol drug could help prevent 'chemo brain' in cancer patients

More than 75 per cent of patients experience cognitive changes - known as 'chemo brain' - during treatment, with around 35 per cent reporting lingering symptoms years later.

Science

9 h. ago 'I was diagnosed with glandular fever at 17 but I actually had cancer'

Katie Baber from Merthyr Tydfil 'didn’t have any of the typical symptoms' but her treatment journey provided hope

Science

15 h. ago New UK alert issued amid surge in cases of potentially deadly disease

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a warning

Events

22 h. ago Latest meningitis symptoms as UKHSA says rash 'may not appear'

Meningitis is most common in babies and children, and can become serious very quickly

Politics

23 h. ago Symptoms as UKHSA warns infection 'can become serious in hours'

People are being urged to familiarise themselves of the symptoms, and to act quickly if they spot them

Events

30 h. ago Urgent warning as devastating virus that ‘takes hold in hours’ rising in the UK

A fast-acting virus that can cause meningitis and blood poisoning is on the rise in the UK with experts warning parents to make sure their children are vaccinated

Events

31 h. ago This $2.50 autism pill was hailed the 'holy grail' treatment... until evidence emerged of a dark side

Doctors are suddenly warning against a cheap 'autism drug' being fast-tracked to ease certain symptoms of the condition.

Economics

34 h. ago 'Holy grail' $2.50 autism pill has transformed family's lives and even let one mute child tell his father he loved him for the first time... now doctors raise alarm over risks

Doctors are suddenly warning against a cheap 'autism drug' being fast-tracked to ease certain symptoms of the condition.

Society

36 h. ago Man, 26, devastated after UTI 'which kept him up at night' was symptom of terminal prostate cancer

A young man is facing an uncertain future after doctors misdiagnosed symptoms of prostate cancer as a urinary tract infection (UTI).

Science

37 h. ago Health officials urge parents to vaccinate children amid ‘deeply worrying’ rise in meningitis cases

Meningitis can cause life-threatening sepsis and result in permanent damage to the brain or nerves if not treated quickly

Society

39 h. ago Health officials in vaccination plea amid rise in meningitis cases

The UK Health Security Agency said there were 378 cases of invasive meningococcal disease in 2024/25, up from 340 in the previous 12 months.

Politics

39 h. ago What a prediabetic diagnosis means and the food you should avoid

A prediabetic diagnosis can serve as a health warning and encourage lifestyle changes

Science

40 h. ago UKHSA 'serious threat' alert as cases of deadly disease soar

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a warning as new figures showed a rise in cases of a disease that can be devastating, life-changing and sometimes deadly

Events

55 h. ago How the widening variety of symptoms in autism diagnoses can create a more inclusive society

Autism affects children regardless of race, ethnicity or income level

Science

56 h. ago Goodbye Zoom therapy? A simple text exchange might be enough to help improve depression symptoms

One in five American adults are living with a mental illness

Science

57 h. ago 'Stay at home and avoid contact': Warning to those with flu symptoms after 'sharp increase' in cases

Those who are eligible for the flu vaccine are being urged to book an appointment 🤧

Events

58 h. ago Flu levels in England soar as UK Health Security Agency today issues 'stay at home' advice

The UKHSA said the latest surveillance report shows that the UK has seen big increases in last 7 days of infections and hospitalisations

Society

58 h. ago Soaring flu levels in England leads to 'stay at home' advice today with these symptoms

Hospitalisations have risen and the UK Health Security Agency said this week has seen a 'sharp increase in activity among children'

Science

58 h. ago Even a little bit of exercise can turn that frown upside down

Less than a third of Americans are getting enough exercise and millions suffer from symptoms of depression

Politics

60 h. ago Man’s blurred vision led to brain tumour diagnosis and 10 surgeries

Rachel Wilson-Glover said her son, Flynn Brooks, has faced the ‘hardest part of his life with such bravery’.

Politics