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...

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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