Before 2020, the NHS in England experienced increased demand alongside declining performance on its main waiting time measures. In many cases these pressures have increased following the COVID-19 pand...
A revolutionary new treatment for myeloma, a form of blood cancer, is being rolled out on the NHS in England. This innovative ‘Trojan horse’ therapy delivers chemotherapy drugs dire...
Studies show that men are less likely than women to see a GP, even when something’s clearly wrong. Whether it’s fear, embarrassment or simply putting it off, it’s time to change that. He...
Urologists in the UK are calling for the end of digital rectal exam (DRE) which are dreaded by many men and were once considered essential in prostate cancer checks. The British Association of ...
Type 2 diabetes is largely preventable and small changes can make a huge difference. Here are 10 proven ways to lower your risk: Maintain a healthy weight Eat more fibre, especially from fruit,...
Could you have diabetes? With Type 2 diabetes on the rise, recognising the warning signs early is key to staying healthy. Here are 10 of the most common symptoms of diabetes: Increased thirst F...
As summer approaches, it’s a good time to measure your overall fitness. But how? The beep test, also known as the multi-stage fitness test (MSFT), is a running test used to ...
This August, England will become the first country in the world to offer a vaccine against gonorrhoea. This is a major milestone as STI (sexually transmitted infection) rates reach recor...
Specialist mental health crisis centres will be opened across England over the next decade in an attempt to reduce crowding in accident and emergency departments (A&E)....
Donald Trump – the oldest person to ever be elected US president – is “fully fit”, White House physician Sean Barbabella said in a report about his latest medical, rel...
