November - 2018

Type 2 Diabetes: NHS to offer 800-calorie diet treatment

Thousands of people with type 2 diabetes in England are to be prescribed a very low-calorie diet in the hope of reversing their...

NHS crackdown on silk garment prescriptions

NHS England has announced plans to curb the prescription of "low-priority" items like silk garments. There is limited evidence the...

Flu vaccine delays for over-65s 'resolved by weekend'

GPs and patients frustrated by a shortage of the new flu vaccine for over-65s are being told the final delivery batch will arrive by...

Briton dies from rabies after cat bite in Morocco

A Briton has died after contracting rabies while on holiday in Morocco, health officials have said. Public Health England said the victim...

Supermarket bakeries 'unclear on allergies'

Three supermarket chains have given confusing or incorrect information on potentially lethal food allergens in their bakeries, the BBC...

'Don't be taken in by anti-vaccine myths on social media'

People who believe the myths spread by anti-vaccine campaigners "are absolutely wrong", England's top doctor has said. Prof Dame Sally...

Medical cannabis products available on prescription

Medicinal cannabis products can now be legally prescribed to some patients across the UK for the first time. The treatments can be...

I'm A Surgeon ― Shiny Skin On Your Lower Legs Can Reveal Heart Health Issues

Why is sitting for too long bad for your health? What new research says about an increased risk of heart failure.

How new fathers can look after their mental health

11 sauna benefits for your mood, skin and heart health

Millions to be handed health-monitoring smartwatches by NHS

82% of People Found That Dog Walks Benefitted Their Mental Health, Says New Study

Five ways SAD can affect physical health, from headaches to erectile dysfunction

Heart Disease Symptoms In Women Can Be Different – Here’s What To Look For

Study finds link between light pollution and an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease

Those Struggling With Fertility Can Now Access This Mental Health Support