Teen had ’embarrassing’ symptom before devastating diagnosis
Ellie waited seven months before telling her parents what she was experiencingEllie Waters-Barnes was 14 when she was…
Dad put backache down to getting old but three weeks later he died
“We both just looked at each other and thought the game’s over pretty much.” 10:57, 29 Oct 2025Updated…
NHS diazepam ‘four-week’ warning to people on medication for anxiety and spasms
The health service has issued a cautionary note to people who have been prescribed the medication 11:50, 30…
Hospital missed 32 chances to stop NHS surgeon accused of botching children’s operations, as investigation probes 800 of her patients’ treatments
Hospital bosses missed 32 opportunities to take action against an NHS surgeon who has been accused of botching…
NHS trial finds ‘simple’ diet is ‘highly effective’ against IBS
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects the digestive system, causing stomach cramps, bloating and diarrhoea. It is usually a…
Woman killed mum in hammer attack before taking own life by jumping from window
Karen Wilshaw, 63, attacked her mum Joyce Wilshaw with a hammer on December 31, 2023 stokesentinel Administrator 18:00,…
NHS tells all Brits to take ‘daily’ pill from today until March
Health officials have encouraged ‘everyone’ to take one supplement throughout the winter monthsThe daily supplement keeps bones, teeth…
I’m a doctor who was diagnosed with bowel cancer at 39: I had a little-known symptom that meant disease was only found by mistake, says DR PHILIPPA KAYE – this is what you MUST do if you aren’t taken seriously
I was horrified to read this week about the case of 23-year-old Milli Tanner whose bowel cancer was…
Midlands woman with deadly cancer says she is ‘waiting to die’ after being refused NHS treatment
Jamie Scott has resorted to raising cash through bake sales to raise the money she needs for treatmentJamie…
Tesco launches three new NHS £40 items in UK supermarket first
The supermarket is the first in the UK to offer the three new NHS lab-verified at-home health tests…
BBC doctor issues warning to anyone taking omeprazole for acid reflux
Dr Punam is urging anyone on PPIs like omeprazole to do one thing regularly 12:47, 28 Oct 2025Updated…
Twelve groups of people eligible for free NHS Covid tests as cases rise in UK
The NHS says there are certain people who are eligible for a free Covid test Charlotte Smith Senior…