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Game-changing ‘new statin’ Ozempic slashes risk of heart attack and stroke in ‘biggest breakthrough in 30 years’

The study is thought to be the first of its kind to collect data from participants around the world, with case studies and data collected across 168 countries globally.

The internet is good for you, new global wellbeing study finds - unless you're a girl

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Mothers left covered in blood for hours and told to 'stop stressing', report into 'shockingly poor' maternity care finds

Five babies in England have died after being diagnosed with whooping cough

Five babies have died in England after rapid rise in cases of whooping cough, health officials confirm

Deaf toddler has hearing restored after world first gene therapy trial that could be 'potential cure'

Deaf toddler has hearing restored after world first gene therapy trial that could be 'potential cure'

Michelle Ellis, 45, from Plymouth was bitted by her pet dog twice - on her right wrist and forearm - in January 2021

Mother who had fingers amputated after dog bite sues paramedics for advising she 'stay at home and take paracetamol'

Prescriptions are free in Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

Major change to NHS prescriptions from today - as experts call it a 'dark day' for patients

Dr Tijon Esho

TV doctor struck off after giving free Botox to OnlyFans model in return for sex at his clinic

Steve Young, one of the people on the trial

Skin cancer jab being tested on British patients in world-first trial of 'game-changer' drug

Children are drinking more in the UK than other countries

England has 'worst child drinking problem in the world', with teen girls more likely than boys to get drunk

The man with auto-brewery syndrome worked in a brewery

Belgian man whose body produces its own alcohol cleared of drink driving

Former model Irena Stoynova almost died after trying to treat her cancer with a diet of juice, boiled herbs and special teas

Cancer patient who tried to cure disease with juice diet and holistic therapies almost died after refusing chemotherapy

Patricia Dawson died after repeated mistakes in A&E

'Life and death mix-up' Family's grief after former nurse died in A&E after staff read wrong 'Do Not Resuscitate' order

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Brexit has ‘exacerbated’ UK drug shortages with supply 'broken', research finds

Patients were forced to wait over an hour at Hilly Fields Medical Centre in Ladywell, South East London

Patient turned away in tears after queueing for over an hour at Lewisham GP blighted by long waits

Patients were forced to wait over an hour at Hilly Fields Medical Centre in Ladywell, South East London

Dozens of patients forced to queue ‘over an hour’ for GP appointment only to be told ‘come back tomorrow’

Dr Tijion Esho

TV cosmetic doctor gave free Botox to OnlyFans model in return for sex at his clinic, medical tribunal finds

In 2021-2022, over 5,000 referrals to Tavistock were reported by the NHS, compared to just under 250 who were questioning their gender identity ten years earlier

NHS ‘to review all transgender treatment’ after landmark report calls for ‘more cautious approach’ to transitioning

The fitness influencer has been transparent to her fans about her continual health struggles with ulcerative colitis following a diagnosis in 2018.

Former Made in Chelsea star Louise Thompson reveals she had 'life-saving' stoma bag fitted

In 2021-2022, over 5,000 referrals to Tavistock were reported by the NHS, compared to just under 250 who were questioning their gender identity ten years earlier.

Children should not be rushed to change gender, report to say

NHS consultants have agreed a deal to end long-running pay dispute

NHS consultants end pay dispute after accepting fresh government pay offer

Thousands of people across the United Kingdom will have access to trials that could revolutionise the diagnosis of Alzheimer's.

Thousands to be offered blood tests for Alzheimer’s in landmark UK trial

Vaping increases the risk of heart disease, study finds

Vaping causes substantial increase in the risk of heart failure, study finds

Katie Price warns of 'damaging' plastic surgery, saying there's 'nothing worse' than young women undergoing cosmetic procedures

Katie Price warns of 'damaging' plastic surgery, saying 'nothing worse' than young women having cosmetic procedures

The store was closed down immediately

KFC customers forced to leave east London restaurant mid-meal after officers find rats in kitchen

King Charles is planning to lead the Royal Family at the Easter Sunday service next week in a public 'show of unity'

King Charles hopes to lead Royals at 'Easter Lite' service in 'show of unity' amid his and Kate's cancer treatment

Junior doctors demonstrate in Trafalgar Square before marching to the Department of Health, April 11, 2023

Junior doctors vote by 98 per cent to continue strike action for another six months over pay dispute

The ICO has launched an urgent probe into the alleged security breach

Kate ‘told hospital staff tried to view her medical records’ as calls for police to investigate ‘major security breach’

Humans become infected when they ingest water or food contaminated with tapeworm cysts

Tapeworm eggs found in brain of man who ate undercooked bacon

Supermodel Christie Brinkley has revealed she was diagnosed with skin cancer

Supermodel Christie Brinkley, 70, reveals skin cancer diagnosis as she details graphic treatment

The report found that UK mental wellbeing levels in 2023 had not recovered from pre-pandemic levels.

The UK is the second most miserable place in the world - with one central Asian country taking top spot

The NHS app will monitor people’s step counts

NHS app will monitor patients’ step counts and heart rates 'to help people get back to work'

Ultra-processed foods have been linked to a wide range of negative health outcomes including early death

Ultra-processed food linked to 32 different health problems including cancer, heart disease, diabetes and early death

The Norwegian Dawn has been banned from docking.

Thousands left stuck 'floating aimlessly' in quarantine off Africa coast after cholera scare

Wendy Williams thanks supporters for 'love and kind words' after she is diagnosed with same rare form of dementia as Bruce Willis

Wendy Williams thanks supporters for 'love and kind words' after she is diagnosed with same rare form of dementia as Bruce Willis
Author Wendy Mitchell

Author Wendy Mitchell issues plea for 'choice of how we die' as she announces her death after battle with dementia

Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease that causes hair loss through an autoimmune response

Alopecia breakthrough as NHS rolls out treatment for the first time

File image of an ambulance vehicle from East Midlands Ambulance Service

Pensioner who 'could not breathe' dies three hours after calling for ambulance that was never dispatched

Frozen eggs and embryos may have been destroyed at London fertility clinic affecting more than 130 women

Frozen eggs and embryos may have been destroyed at London fertility clinic affecting more than 130 women

Junior doctors will strike again at the end of the month

Junior doctors announce they will stage five-day 'full walkout' later this month

Mutant wolves living in the wasteland of the Chernobyl disaster appear to be evolving the ability to fight cancer

Mutant wolves living in Chernobyl disaster are evolving ability to fight cancer

An NHS dentist in Bristol has asked prospective patients to stop queuing outside after a six-hour-long around-the-block line formed after hundreds of local hopefuls tried to sign up for the new service

New NHS dentist stops enrolling patients in Bristol as six-hour-long around-the-block queue disperses

King Charles has been diagnosed with cancer, it was revealed on Monday

King Charles ‘hugely positive’ about cancer treatment as world rallies behind monarch after shock diagnosis

King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer

Read in full: Buckingham Palace's statement as King Charles diagnosed with cancer

Celine Dion presents the award for album of the year during the 66th annual Grammy Awards.

Celine Dion earns standing ovation at Grammy Awards to present album of the year, amid 'human statue' condition

Patients can be given medication under England's new Pharmacy First scheme

Which illnesses can pharmacies now diagnose and treat? Patients urged not to see GP for these conditions

Five people are believed to have developed symptoms of the degenerative brain disease despite being aged just 38 to 55

Alzheimer’s passed from corpses to patients in first reported case of disease’s transmission

Ministers Debate Proposals For Foundation Hospitals

Nearly 20,000 reports of sexual abuse in NHS-run mental health units in the past five years

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Putin says Russia wants buffer zone in Kharkiv but has no plans to capture city

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Ahmed Ali Alid was convicted following the fatal attack in Hartlepool in October

Asylum seeker who stabbed pensioner to death at random as 'revenge' for Israel-Hamas conflict jailed for life

Vatican Apparitions

Vatican renews process for evaluating ‘visions’ of Virgin Mary to combat hoaxers

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First deliveries of aid for Gaza Strip move across newly built floating pier

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Israel tells UN top court South Africa making a ‘mockery’ of charge of genocide

Britain's 'kindest' plumber has citizen award rescinded after he faked stories about helping vulnerable people

Britain's 'kindest' plumber has citizen award rescinded after he faked stories about helping vulnerable people

France Shooting

French police shoot dead armed man suspected of planning synagogue attack

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Lainey Wilson takes top honour at 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards

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Severe storms kill at least four people in Houston

EU flag in front of Berlaymont building facade

Eight EU members say Syria should be reassessed for voluntary refugee returns

Winter Swan-Miller (left) is accused of stabbing to death Stuart Crocker (right) after her Pomeranian therapy dog (centre) escaped from her home in Hampshire

TikToker bragged 'I'm a bad girl' after 'stabbing housemate 26 times' when he let therapy dog escape, court hears

North Korea

North Korea test-fires ballistic missiles day after US and South Korea jet drill

Jeremy Hunt delivered his speech from behind a lectern emblazoned with 'Labour's Tax rises'

Labour ‘will help themselves to your family’s wallets,’ Jeremy Hunt claims, as he says tax cuts to come under Tories

Russia Ukraine War

Massive Ukrainian drone attack on Crimea cuts power in Sevastopol

Farouk James

Schoolboy could be expelled for not cutting his hair, as he slams 'disrespectful' treatment

Dana Abuqamar, 19, has said she's had her student visa revoked

Palestinian student who said she was ‘full of pride’ at Hamas October 7 attack has visa revoked

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South West Water boss Susan Davy has apologised

Water boss 'truly sorry' for parasites in Devon supply, as a grandmother is rushed to hospital among 'hundreds ill'
Rouen's synagogue

Police shoot dead armed man trying to 'burn synagogue' in France

Colin Pitchfork (main) Dawn Ashworth (top right) and Lynda Mann (bottom right)

Double child killer Colin Pitchfork to have parole hearing held in public after 36 years in prison
Court delays are preventing rape victims from coming forward, a senior police commander has said.

Court delays preventing rape victims from coming forward, says senior police commander

Warm weather is set to return

Exact dates hot weather to return with temperatures to reach high 20s in 'mini-heatwave'

Captain Adrian Coghill has been expelled from Russia

Russia expels British diplomat, after UK orders Moscow's military attache to leave 'for spying'
World Court Israel Palestinians

Israel to respond to genocide charges at UN’s top court

Nicola Lethbridge and Zoe Rider killed Stephen Koszyczarski

Two women tortured and murdered 'quiet, shy' neighbour after falsely accusing him of being a paedophile
North Korea Russia

Kim Jong Un’s sister denies North Korea has supplied weapons to Russia

More than 6,000 banks have closed in the UK

Britain's 6,000th bank branch shuts its doors for good as milestone highlights 'disastrous' impact on high street

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Rishi Sunak facts: Height, wife, children and policies revealed

Big Freeze

Arctic blast sets off government's Cold Weather Payment - but are you eligible for the £25 off energy bills?
Armistice Day marks the signing of the armistice in 1918

Armistice Day: What is it about and when will the two-minute silence be held?

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Queen Camilla says King Charles is "feeling better" as he continues cancer treatment

Queen Camilla says King is 'feeling better' after return to public duties but must 'behave himself' over packed schedule
King Charles jokes with Maya Jama as he delights celeb guests at glitzy Buckingham Palace Garden Party

King Charles jokes with Maya Jama as he delights celeb guests at glitzy Buckingham Palace Garden Party
King Charles and Queen Camilla attend an OBE service at St Paul's Cathedral

King Charles attends fourth royal engagement in 48 hours as he's joined by Queen Camilla for OBE service

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Sir Keir Starmer speaks during his visit to the Backstage Centre, Purfleet, Thursday

Keir Starmer says he's not the heir to Tony Blair - but he won't mind if you think he is

John Swinney, Scotland' new First Minister, contemplates the challenges ahead

John Swinney has the golden ticket, but he'll find little sweet in Scottish politics

Humza Yousaf and his wife Nadia leave Bute House after he announced his resignation as SNP leader and First Minister.

Humza Yousaf's blowing up of his Green pact fatally buried its shrapnel in the heart of his leadership
Humza Yousaf has taken a big gamble in sacking the Scottish Greens, Gina Davidson writes.

Humza Yousaf has taken a big gamble in sacking the Scottish Greens

Princess Kate revealed she was receiving treatment for cancer this evening.

Princess Kate: Now close the door, draw the curtains and focus on you!

We should be asking why Gen Z are struggling not reprimanding them for it, Natasha Devon argues.

Generation Sicknote: If Gen Z are struggling to work then that’s a reflection of the lack of support available to them
Sunak called for an end to the descent into 'mob rule'.

Sunak is blaming the fallout of his political losses on protests - and cutting off the lifeblood of our democracy
Humza Yousaf's troubles continue to plague him in 2024.

Be careful what you wish for is a phrase coined for Humza Yousaf

Royal Mail proposals to axe Saturday post would undoubtedly hit a nerve, writes Tina McKenzie.

Small businesses shouldn't have to bear the brunt if Royal Mail axes Saturday post

Rishi Sunak still faces a big fight over Rwanda

Rishi Sunak's Rwanda woes are far from over as he faces Lords challenge and Tory critics circle

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