7 h. ago NHS patients can avoid wait times with online service offering faster scans

Millions of people in the UK are waiting for NHS services, leading some patients to seek private diagnostic scans with appointments available in as little as 24-72 hours

Science

17 h. ago Anyone taking fexofenadrine warned by NHS to avoid some fruit juices

Fexofenadine is a non-drowsy antihistamine used to treat allergies, but NHS guidance warns that a number of fruit juices could cause issues

Events

3 d. ago NHS warns people on these medications to avoid one particular food and drink

The NHS has urged millions of people on certain medications including statins and amlodipine to avoid this product due to serious health risks

Events

3 d. ago NHS 'avoid two drinks' alert in place for millions who take warfarin

The common medication could struggle to work properly if combined with this juice

Events

8 d. ago People warned 'do not drink' this Christmas alcohol as urgent health alert issued

A food recall alert has been issued as this drink poses a risk to some people.

Events

1 week ago Naproxen and aspirin warning as NHS says 'do not mix' with common drug

The NHS has urged people to avoid taking one common painkiller alongside other NSAIDs

Events

2 w. ago NHS A&E doctor urges all parents to avoid buying these toys this Christmas

An NHS paediatrician working in an Accident & Emergency department has provided a list of popular toys she urges parents not to buy owing to the risk of injury and accident

Society

2 w. ago NHS medicines budget set to increase by 25% in push to avoid Trump tariffs

UK move aims to make it easier for drugs to be approved for use in order to secure carve-out from import levies

Politics

2 w. ago NHS warns parents to avoid 3 things when helping children with a common symptom

Earaches and ear pain are relatively common in children and are most often caused by infections

Events

3 w. ago NHS says avoid 'another air fryer' this Black Friday weekend and get this instead

The UK health service urged Brits to 'get protected from serious illness' - here's what you should know

Politics

3 w. ago Scientist's alert to 'anyone who has eaten margarine and pastries'

Professor Sarah Berry from King's College London says new research challenges claims that processed oils in everyday foods are harmful to cardiovascular health

Events

4 w. ago NHS says heat your home to exactly this temperature to avoid health issues

Brits are being urged to keep homes heated to a minimum temperature, with extra financial support available

Society

4 w. ago I’m an NHS paediatrician – 5 toys you must stop buying this Christmas including the popular buy I avoid like the plague

WITH Christmas fast approaching, if you aren’t sure which gifts you should buy for your little darlings, you’ve come to the right place.  Lillie Parker, an NHS paediatrician, has shared the five toys you must stop purchasing this festive season - and there’s a popular buy she would avoid like the plague. Not only this,...

Politics