NHS nefopam alert issued to anyone taking tablet for pain
People taking one of the UK’s most commonly prescribed painkillers have been given a reminder about its potential…
Infosys wins $1.6 billion deal from UK’s National Health Service
Synopsis The tenure of the deal will be over a period of 15 years and to develop a…
Heartburn drug warning over long-term use of omeprazole or lansoprazole
COMMON TREATMENT: Proton pump inhibitors are used to treat a variety of stomach complaints (Image: Getty) A GP…
NHS to screen newborns for life-threatening metabolic disorder HT1
Image: © Odairson Antonello | iStock A new NHS screening programme will test babies for hereditary tyrosinemia type…
Thousands more NHS pensioners using ‘retire and return’ after reform
NHS pensions are generous and reforms to the rules surrounding them have often been used as a tool…
NHS to screen for rare genetic condition which affects one in seven babies each year
The condition prevents the normal breakdown of protein in foodAll babies born in England will be routinely screened…
Exactly who should not take paracetamol – it may be risky for 5 groups
Despite its popularity, paracetamol is not suitable for everyone to take Lauren Haughey Lifestyle and Money Reporter 01:47,…
Healthy body, healthy mind! A 15-minute exercise break is as effective at improving wellbeing as a wellness retreat
By LUKE CHAFER, HEALTH REPORTER Published: 20:25 EDT, 11 October 2025 | Updated: 20:25 EDT, 11 October 2025…
Trish ended her life after years of agony… caused by these common antibiotics that are prescribed to thousands every year. Now, her heartbroken daughter shares a chilling warning
It was only a few hours before her death that many of Trish Lightwood’s friends learned what she…
Five surprising foods that strengthen your bones, revealed by top diet experts – and milk isn’t one of them
Nearly 99 per cent of our bones are made up of a crucial mineral the body can’t make…
Anyone taking omeprazole longer than six months given four warnings by doctor
A doctor has warned that taking a common medication for longer than six months can lead to a…
Painkiller warning as paracetamol or ibuprofen should not be mixed with these meds
The NHS has issued a warning for those taking certain medications to be cautious when using painkillers such…