32 h. ago Feargal Sharkey reveals prostate cancer diagnosis after routine GP visit

The former Undertones frontman and water rights campaigner was diagnosed following a simple health check.

Science

39 h. ago Anyone who gets nose bleeds told it could be sign of deadly condition

The organisation has released a warning, urging people to get checked to avoid potentially serious health problems

Events

64 h. ago Yes, the police could seize your phone and check your period tracking app if you miscarry

New police guidance could see women’s phones taken and their homes searched following pregnancy loss

Events

4 d. ago Nine rare hazel dormice to be released in wild after successful health checks

The checks are part of conservation efforts to increase the dormice population across woodlands in England.

Politics

4 d. ago Davina McCall says one thing was 'the last bit of joy' to return after brain surgery

The TV presenter, 57, underwent brain surgery after a rare 14-mm colloid cyst was discovered during a health check up

Politics

4 d. ago ALL young men need regular sperm checks to identify thousands of cases of infertility, says leading reproductive expert

Most men only think about getting the quality of their sperm checked when they have tried unsuccessfully with a partner to start a family.

Politics

8 d. ago This is the strange mark on my big toe that was the only sign I had a killer 'invisible' condition

They trim our hair, polish our nails and ease our tired muscles - but beauticians, manicurists, hairdressers and barbers can do far more than that.

Events

8 d. ago This is the strange mark on my big toe that my nail technician told me to get checked out... she saved my life

They trim our hair, polish our nails and ease our tired muscles - but beauticians, manicurists, hairdressers and barbers can do far more than that.

Politics

9 d. ago Your smartwatch will see you now! New device offers instant health checkup in just 60 seconds

Fed up of the interminable wait for a doctor's appointment? A new smartwatch claims to be the first on the market to offer an instant health check-up in just 60 seconds.

Science

1 week ago Woman widowed at 31 after husband falls ill the day after their wedding

Laura Burr is now campaigning for mandatory NHS health checks for young adults

Politics

1 week ago Doctor shares simple checklist to know if a mole is skin cancer

A doctor shared a simple "ABCDE" checklist on to help people determine whether a mole on their skin could be a sign of deadly skin cancer.

Science