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"...

People 'more likely to feel pain on humid days'

Blood pressure pills 'work better at bedtime'

Biggest NHS flu campaign under way

Teenage girls on the pill at greater risk of depression, study finds

Parents warned about 'potentially harmful' teething products

Why cases of adult eczema are on the rise – particularly in women

People 'more likely to feel pain on humid days'

Blood pressure pills 'work better at bedtime'

Biggest NHS flu campaign under way

Teenage girls on the pill at greater risk of depression, study finds

Parents warned about 'potentially harmful' teething products

Why cases of adult eczema are on the rise – particularly in women

'Half as many Britons' vape as smoke

Empty stomachs lead to poor decisions, research says

Humour, hobbies and friendships: Your tips for staying positive

More pharmacies in England to offer free heart checks

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