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New study finds developing certain health conditions before 55 'doubles dementia risk'

Contracting ailments such as heart disease and diabetes before reaching 55 could heighten the likelihood of developing dementia later in life, according to fresh research. Strokes or the emergence of...

NHS sticking plaster nobody is talking about – there's something very wrong

Did you know that not all ear infections come with ear pain? I didn`t. Neither did the nurse practitioner who – despite my fever, feelings of nausea and general malaise – failed to look in...

I almost cancelled hospital visit for blocked nose – but then appointment saved my life

The NHS does brilliant work, but my cancer journey highlighted a gap that desperately needs addressing: the need for emotional and mental health support to go hand in hand with physical treatment....

Doctor strikes drove NHS waiting list to record highs, new figures show - as new walkout t

The junior doctor strike is set to set NHS waiting lists spiralling once again experts say - as new figures reveal a direct link between walkouts and the soaring treatment backlog.In an analysis...

Moment airport's roof collapses after huge tremor in 'real scare'

Among the most dramatic scenes was the partial collapse of a roof at Almería Airport. According to eyewitness reports, the structure gave way suddenly as workers were starting their shifts.“We...

The Couple Next Door cast in full including Netflix and Benidorm stars

The Couple Next Door is back with a brand new series, following the huge success of the show's first season.A brand new narrative is due to be introduced, with creator David Allison putting together...

Southend Airport crash update as reason for flight revealed

The reason for the flight which crashed today at Southend Airport has been revealed. Witnesses said they saw a "huge fireball" and black smoke after the incident at around 4pm.Emergency...

ITV's Dr Hilary swerves NHS queue by travelling 360 miles for op

ITV's Dr Hilary Jones avoided local NHS queues by taking a 360-mile return journey for hip surgery. At age 72, the well-known television medic, from Kent, opted to have his second hip replacement at...

Health secretary and BMA to meet in bid to avoid strikes

Health secretary and BMA to meet in bid to avoid strikes28 minutes agoIain WatsonPolitical correspondentGetty ImagesTalks between Health Secretary Wes Streeting and the British Medical Association...

RoC’s new £40 retinol stick promises firmer skin on the face and neck

French pharmacy brand RoC has launched a new anti-ageing product that offers an easy way to apply retinol. The RoC Derm Correxion Retinol Firming Serum Stick works to treat, tighten and lift skin,...

Blood scandal victims harmed further by compensation delays, inquiry chair says

Blood scandal victims 'harmed further' by compensation delays12 minutes agoJim ReedHealth ReporterPAThousands of victims of the infected blood scandal are being "harmed further" by long waits for...

First UK neighbourhood health centres could be on your street in weeks

The first neighbourhood health services will be rolled out in England's most deprived areas from September, the Government has said.Council bosses and local health chiefs have been urged to apply to...

Junior doctors vote to strike 10 months after Keir Starmer gave them 22% pay rise

Junior doctors have humiliated Labour after voting to strike just 10 months after being handed a whopping 22% pay rise. Their trade union, the British Medical Association, announced this morning that...

Drs spend 4x more time on paperwork than patients

Health Editor A major new study has issued a stark warning about the use of AI chatbots to give medical advice, revealing that ordinary people using the latest “doctor bots” could...

'I was in the room with Princess Kate during her latest visit - her message was clear'

Princess Kate sent a strong message to the world during her latest appearance in Essex this week. The Princess of Wales visited Colchester Hospital's Wellbeing Centre on Wednesday to celebrate the...