14 h. ago Wife of British journalist arrested by ICE fears for his health after ‘medical emergency’ in custody

Soumaya Hamdi said that her husband Sami’s detention in ‘overcrowded’ conditions in the US set a ‘terrifying precedent’

Events

21 h. ago British father fights to keep his three children after moving with his wife to Italian 'crumbling ruin' to live 'off

A British father is fighting to keep his three children after he moved them, along with his wife, to live an off-grid life in a 'crumbling ruin' in the Italian wilderness. 

Society

43 h. ago Tried everything to cure your shin splints? This one easy change could help fix your agonising problem

Shin splints, known medically as medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS), is a condition often associated with endurance athletes, or those taking up a sport for the first time.

Politics

54 h. ago How to bring down your high blood pressure without medication

When Pauline Richardson was told, during a routine GP appointment, that her blood pressure was high, in the aftermath of losing her husband it was the least of her worries.

Events

66 h. ago I'm a pharmacist, these common medications can DRAIN your body of vital vitamins and minerals

The medications you take every day might be getting in the way of living a healthy life, an expert has warned.

Politics

69 h. ago The vegetable that can lower blood pressure in a matter of days

It can lower blood pressure by suppressing potentially harmful bacteria in the mouth

Events

3 d. ago Doctor's medication warning to people with high blood pressure and cholesterol

A cardiologist has a warning to people who are prescribed medication for high blood pressure or high cholesterol and says there are simple changes people can make

Events

3 d. ago Heart doctor's warning to people who take high blood pressure medication

A heart doctor has issued a warning to people who are taking medication for common health issues such as high blood pressure and cholesterol

Events

3 d. ago Dr Amir Khan promises 'medically proven' activity forces you to fall asleep fast

The ITV doctor and NHS GP spokes about the scientifically proven method on his new podcast

Politics

4 d. ago Five Halloween treats that can interact with your medications

Halloween sweets can interact with medicines in ways that may reduce their effectiveness or even trigger harmful side effects

Politics

4 d. ago 'Ancient' 10 cent pill treats depression better than modern medicine, scientists discover

The pill contains five herbs which are thought to regulate mood, improve circulation, reduce inflammation, and alleviate fatigue or digestive discomfort associated with stress.

Science

4 d. ago I'm a pharmacist, these are the medications you should NEVER take with coffee... they could trigger a heart attack

Whether you're a morning person or not, many of us struggle to start the day without a caffeine hit to kick start our day.

Events

4 d. ago Wife of British journalist ‘abducted by ICE’ speaks out: ‘We’re being kept in the dark’

Soumaya Hamdi says she has barely spoken to Sami Hamdi since he was taken over his pro-Palestinian advocacyThe wife of a British political commentator who was detained by immigration authorities while on a speaking tour of the US said she has only been able to speak with him for “30 seconds” since he was taken into custody on Sunday over his pro-Palestinian advocacy.Soumaya Hamdi told the Guardian she first learned her husband, Sami Hamdi, was detained at San Francisco international airport when a friend asked her to confirm rumors he had been “abducted by ICE”. When he was finally able to briefly call her, Hamdi only had enough time to say he had been taken to an immigration detention center in McFarland, California, where he remains. Continue reading...

Politics

5 d. ago Medication alert on Halloween for people with eight common conditions

Certain ingredients in common Halloween sweets may impact the effectiveness and severity of your medication

Events

5 d. ago Fibromyalgia was slowly killing me and doctors were useless. Here's how I finally cured my chronic pain with an ancient medicine and got my life back

When Lee woke one morning in 2008, a deep, unshakeable ache pinned her to the bed. She hadn't exercised, partied, or touched a drop of alcohol - yet she felt as though she'd been hit by a truck.

Events

6 d. ago Five common types of medication you shouldn’t have with coffee

While your morning brew might feel harmless, it can interact with certain medicines to reduce effectiveness or increase side effects

Politics

6 d. ago What medical conditions can airlines reasonably ask a passenger about?

Plane Talk: As a former BBC editor is denied boarding due to his lack of medical note, the health requirements for flying appear to be under scrutiny

Politics

6 d. ago Texas sues Tylenol makers over RFK Jr autism claims saying they failed to state ‘risk of taking drug while pregnant’

State Attorney General Ken Paxton parroted claims by the Health Secretary which have been strongly refuted by medical professionals

Events

9 d. ago Inside looming NHS winter crisis as hospitals face ‘armageddon’

Every winter is a challenge for the NHS. But doctors fear this year could be one of the worst yet, as a ‘hugely concerning’ early flu season, a surge in A&E demand and the overhang of a devastating summer put the creaking health service under huge pressure. Medics and officials tell Rebecca Thomas about why they are more scared than ever before

Events

1 week ago Check your cabinets: More than 140,000 bottles of cholesterol medication part of elevated recall over health risk

The tablets were distributed nationwide in up to 1,000-count bottles

Events