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Very little progress has been made in reducing levels of inactivity worldwide, experts have warned. A WHO report estimates that more than...

Up to 3.7 million UK children live in homes struggling to afford enough meat, fruit and vegetables to meet healthy eating advice,...

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

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

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...

Specialist doctors in the UK will be able to legally prescribe cannabis-derived medicinal products by autumn, the home secretary has...

A jab that protects against a virus that causes cervical cancer will be given to boys aged 12 to 13 in England. The policy decision...

Schoolchildren in England will have to learn first aid under proposals put forward by the government. Draft legislation says primary...

Parents are being warned about potentially toxic levels of chemicals in slime toys popular with children. The consumer group Which?...

Although many of us are enjoying the balmy temperatures of this year's heatwave, unfortunately for some, biting insects are flourishing...

Supermarkets have recalled bags of frozen vegetables over fears they could contain a deadly bacteria. The 43 sweetcorn-based products...

Too many of us are neglecting to do exercises for strong muscles and bones, says Public Health England (PHE). It's launched a new report...

Eating nuts regularly could improve sperm health, a study suggests. Men who ate about two handfuls of mixed almonds, hazelnuts and...

Tonsils removal, breast reductions and snoring surgery will be offered to far fewer patients from next year, under plans being drawn up...

The weather warning issued by the Met Office means that high temperatures across the UK could pose a health risk to some people....

People over 40 in England will be given advice on dementia as part of their free NHS health check. Guidance on how to reduce the risk of...

Multi-use of tea towels is putting households at risk of food poisoning, research suggests. Scientists from the University of Mauritius...

Holidaymakers are being warned to check the rules on carrying medicines abroad to avoid falling foul of local laws. The Foreign and...