August - 2018

Children 'getting sight problems because of eye test delays'

Children are developing permanent problems with their vision because they are not being given eye tests early enough, optometrists have...

Rise in type 2 diabetes in young people in England and Wales

The number of children and young people being treated for type 2 diabetes in England and Wales has gone up from 507 to 715 in four years,...

Surgeons' warning over Botox on High Street

Surgeons have warned about the health risks of Botox and fillers, after a High Street retailer said it would start offering the cosmetic...

Bowel cancer screening to start earlier at age 50 in England

Bowel cancer screening in England is to start earlier, at age 50, Public Health England has announced. It said evidence showed that...

Opt-out organ donation 'in place by 2020' for England

A new opt-out system for organ donation will be in place by 2020 in England, if Parliament approves "Max's Law". Under the plans detailed...

Cheaper NHS drugs 'as safe and effective’

NHS patients switched to cheaper medicines are being told the cost-saving exercise is not compromising care. The "better value"...

Vaping: How do you quit e-cigarettes?

Health boss says obesity 'bigger health impact than Covid' long term

Hidden high blood pressure in young people revealed

Cause of grey hair may be 'stuck' cells, say scientists

Sniffing body odour is tested as an anxiety therapy

Sore throat and cough top symptoms that could be Covid

Women's health: Body part names taboo a risk to health

This Is How Many Steps It Takes A Day To Reduce Your Risk Of Heart Disease

8 new NHS online therapy courses and apps recommended to help treat depression

UK health chiefs modelling scenarios for bird flu pandemic