52 m. ago My skin is constantly on fire and I look like a burns victim because of a common cream, this might last years

"I looked like a burn victim... even my nephews and nieces were scared of me - they looked at me like I was something out of a horror movie"

Events

4 h. ago 'Bonfire of the health quangos': Health secretary Wes Streeting vows to axe NHS groups employing 7,000 staff to cut wasteful spending and bureaucracy

As well as the Health Secretary creating clearer lines of accountability, the public will be asked to flag emerging issues by submitting reviews after each appointment through the NHS App.

Society

4 h. ago NHS weight loss jabs might 'not be suitable' for these five groups

GPs will be prescribing Mounjaro to a select few people as the rollout begins, but others may need to avoid the jabs completely

Politics

5 h. ago NHS keeps patients away because they are an inconvenience, new boss admits ahead of shake

Failing to listen to public frustrations could mean the end of a national health service, warns Sir Jim Mackey, as Labour prepares to unveil its 10-year plan for the NHS next week

Science

6 h. ago NHS keeps public away as patients seen as ‘inconvenience’, new boss says

Sir Jim Mackey’s statement comes as he prepares to implement a 10-year health plan to be published by the Government next week.

Science

10 h. ago Fact check: How much do resident doctors earn, and what do they want?

With resident doctors in England being balloted over possible strike action, Full Fact looks at what resident (formerly ‘junior’) doctors earn.

Politics

11 h. ago The three lifestyle factors putting a million UK adults at risk of dying early

Three factors could cut 20 years from a person’s life, experts warn

Events

13 h. ago Reeves 'set to raise taxes' to fund Starmer benefits surrender: PM says he is 'pleased' after Labour revolt forces guarantee that NO

Keir Starmer claimed he had 'listened' in making major concessions to rebels threatening to kill flagship legislation on health and disability benefits.

Economics

13 h. ago Complaining at the dinner table could be a subtle sign of dementia

An expert warned that your tastes can change with dementia, causing people to no longer enjoy certain foods.

Politics

14 h. ago What benefit claimants need to know about Labour’s welfare U

The climbdown will provide welcome relief to many disability benefit claimants – but cuts stay on the table

Politics

14 h. ago Warning as infections with grim symptoms at a 'decade high' in England

These illnesses can prove especially nasty in young children and the elderly.

Events

14 h. ago EastEnders confirms Elaine health scare as fans spot two eerie clues 'hinting at death'

EastEnders fans fear Elaine Peacock may be killed off the soap after spotting two eerie clues in latest episodes which they believe to be foreshadowing the moment

Events

15 h. ago Scientists name food that turns calories into muscle, not fat

The study found that it 'redirected surplus calories to muscle growth instead of fat storage'

Politics

17 h. ago David Beckham's health woes after surprise hospital stint – from cracked vertebrae to OCD

David Beckham, who was recently pictured in an arm sling in the hospital in a snap shared by his wife Victoria, has sustained multiple painful injuries over the years

Science

17 h. ago How toxic are receipts? Touching one in the US for over 10 seconds could cause health issues

Concerns have been raised over the negative impacts of paper receipts

Events

19 h. ago Reeves 'set to raise taxes' to fund Starmer benefits surrender that will not strip ANYONE of their handouts and blows another hole in UK finances

Keir Starmer has handed major concessions to rebels in a desperate bid to salvage flagship legislation on health and disability benefits.

Economics

28 h. ago Health MOTs for pensioners 'could combat £23bn social care crisis'

Routine checks for people aged 65 could have a positive impact on the social care crisis, a report has found, with people potentially maintaining independence for longer

Economics

28 h. ago Government announces plans to put ‘digital front doors’ on mental health care

It comes as the Department of Health and Social Care confirmed 85 new mental health emergency departments will be built across England.

Politics

34 h. ago Researchers warn one in five foods in the US have synthetic dyes 

The dyes have been associated with hyperactivity and behavior issues in children

Events

34 h. ago Doctor's 'dream ingredient' turns 'dry, cracked heels' into baby

A doctor has shared the one ingredient that can help fix cracked heels, dry flaky skin, but she urges people to do a patch test before going all-in with the product

Events