22 h. ago UKHSA urging people to 'get tested' for virus that 'can affect anyone'

The health authority has issued an urgent reminder for people to get tested for HIV as free testing and treatment is available

Politics

32 h. ago Four symptoms in the leg could be 'first clue' of deadly cancer

Health experts have issued a warning over the potential first sign of pancreatic cancer, which is often hard to spot.

Events

45 h. ago NHS warns people who take sertraline to 'call 999' for this symptom

Sertraline is one of the most prescribed antidepressants in the UK, with around two million people taking it each year. But there are some side effects that may require a 999 call

Events

64 h. ago The health issues that could be an early sign of lung cancer

As the NHS offers ‘revolutionary’ blood test, here are some signs you could have lung cancer

Science

3 d. ago NHS symptoms of ‘severe’ disease that can affect anyone who drinks

One particular disease directly related to drinking alcohol could result in a variety of life-threatening conditions

Politics

3 d. ago Full list of 'severe' disease symptoms for anyone who drinks

A large number of people across the UK regularly drink more than the recommended guidelines, which can result in a specific form of liver damage known as alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD)

Politics

4 d. ago NHS alert over often symptomless 'trait' that may be serious if inherited by children

Having sickle cell disease is different from carrying a sickle cell trait - here is what you need to know

Events

4 d. ago NHS Covid vaccine side effects including ‘rare’ heart symptom and when to call 999

While generally considered safe, the Covid vaccine has a wide range of side effects

Science

4 d. ago NHS backlog causes a fifth of Brits to postpone cancer symptom checks

A survey of 2,000 adults found that 29 per cent have delayed seeking medical help due to lengthy waiting times, whilst 22 per cent have avoided consulting a healthcare professional altogether

Science

8 d. ago New ovarian cancer test that detects risk of disease to be rolled out

The new test can dramatically cut the chance of being diagnosed with late-stage ovarian cancer

Events

9 d. ago NHS shares full list of latest Covid symptoms and what to do if you get the virus

The NHS has shared the most common Covid symptoms to look out for and what to do if you come down with the virus

Science

9 d. ago NHS shares latest covid symptoms and what to do if you get it

People are urged to stay at home if they develop covid symptoms

Science

1 week ago What the deadly new 'bleeding eye disease' outbreak could mean for Brits

Brits told to brace themselves for a wave of travel warnings as a new outbreak of the deadly 'bleeding eye disease' has swept across a nation, killing several people

Events

1 week ago Parkinson's disease symptom that can show up 'several years' before others

Parkinsons disease affects around 153,000 people in the UK and there are more than 40 signs, but some are less common and can be hard to spot

Politics

1 week ago NHS warns four symptoms you should not assume are a 'natural part of ageing'

The 'normal ageing process' could actually indicate the start of a potentially debilitating health issue.

Events

2 w. ago My daughter was killed at just 25 by her secret ketamine addiction. These are the horrific signs parents need to look out for

A 25-year-old British woman, who started taking the party drug ketamine as a 'way to cope' when she lost her baby at 38 weeks, died after failing to receive help from addiction services.

Events

2 w. ago Major cancer breakthrough as lifestyle choice tied with deadly disease

A study carried out in the US found that nasty bacteria and fungi in the mouth could increase your risk of developing several diseases, such as pancreatic cancer

Events

2 w. ago Daily arthritis pill could slow progression of diabetes, trial finds

The drug is already used to treat several autoimmune diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis, and alopecia

Science

2 w. ago Patients with aggressive cancer ‘slipping through the cracks’ in NHS

There are more than 10,000 new cases diagnosed in the UK each year

Science

3 w. ago Unique symptoms as new Covid variant Stratus surges and NHS prepares

There has been a seven per cent increase in Covid cases week on week

Science