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...

What is MCAs? Long Covid linked to the mystery illness

Third of UK carers with bad mental health have thoughts of self-harm, survey finds

This Disease Is A Threat To Children For The First Time In Decades

Chickenpox vaccine should be given to toddlers on the NHS, say health chiefs

Study reveals exactly how many steps you need to walk a day, and it's not 10,000

Experts say you need to laugh for at least 10-15 minutes per day to combat SAD

This Is The Impact The Clock Change Can Have On Your Mental Health

How to overcome gym-barrassment, as 68% of people are 'too embarrassed' to exercise

Fruits with the best health benefits, as study reveals grapes can improve eyesight

Britain consume more fizzy than most of Europe, but here's the best way to cut down