What is type 2 diabetes? Over 1.3bn adults will have diabetes by 2050
New research has predicted that the number of people suffering from the chronic disease will more than double
Preventing poor health, use of tech and local care ‘key’ to NHS’ future, advisory group says
Junior doctors’ strike: Why are they walking out in England in July?
Junior doctors, who make up more than 40 per cent of the NHS workforce, will walk out for the fourth time this year in July
Rise in ‘overheating incidents’ in hospitals amid climate change fears
Doctors warn of ‘dangerous consequences’ for patients and staff during extreme heatwaves
Over a billion people will get diabetes by 2050, study says
There are already more than five million people suffering from diabetes in the UK alone
AI to be deployed more widely across the NHS as new funding announced
Nearly 33,000 appointments axed during junior doctors strike in London
NHS leaders warn strikes are impacting ‘already overstretched’ hospitals and call for new pay talks
New drugs could be offered to people with MND ‘more rapidly’
Former chief medical officer close to tears in Covid inquiry apology
‘It wasn’t just the deaths, it was the way they died. It was horrible’, Professor Dame Sally Davies said
Baby sleeping bags urgently recalled by Asda due to safety concerns
George Home has recalled eight products over potential dangers
Adults who take daytime naps could have bigger brains – UCL study
Research finds small naps during the day are good for the brain
What is thunderstorm asthma?
The issue was first reported in 1983 and has returned to the fore after the Met Office predicted thundery weather
Charity worker’s suicide sparks calls for awareness of body dysmorphia
The ‘debilitating’ condition is thought to affect as many as one in 50 people
What is a transient ischemic attack?
Several songs on the artist’s new album reflect his ‘terrifying’ experience
Monkeypox vaccinations extended in London after spike in cases
‘It is vital we respond to recent rises in cases,’ says UK Health Security Agency
Burping baby leaves Kate in stitches on visit to children’s centre
The Princess of Wales congratulated the 10-week-old she met at the Warwickshire facility, saying ‘well done you’
What is dementia? Footballer Gordon McQueen dies aged 70
The Scottish international played for Leeds and Manchester United in his long career
What is Viking Disease, as researchers find its potential cause?
The disease got its nickname from its prevalance among Northern Europeans
Further uses of AI in the NHS are ‘on the horizon’, says chief
Rise in number of children treated in hospital for vaping ‘worrying’ – NHS chief
NHS modernisation ‘urgent and vital’, shadow health secretary says
NHS calls for retired consultants to help clear hospital wait lists
Most early-stage breast cancer patients ‘will be long-term survivors’
Experts said that the majority of women with early stage breast cancer will beat the disease
London GPs with most asthma cases are in boroughs not covered by Ulez
Research found that 24 out of the 30 GP surgeries with the highest rate of asthma prevalence are in outer London
Hay fever: What are the telltale symptoms and how do you treat it?
Though there is no official cure for hay fever, there are steps you can take to reduce the symptoms
Hip surgery policies based on weight ‘worsen health inequality’, study warns
Londoners urged to take care as junior doctors strike amid heatwave
Services are expected to be ‘extremely busy’ when junior doctors walk out for 72 hours this week
What is prostate cancer, as Colin McFarlane announces diagnosis?
A new study has found that 67 per cent fewer men experienced harm during the diagnostic process
Cancer checks double in a decade, NHS figures show
Survey reveals ‘shocking’ levels of NHS staff shortages ‘hitting patient safety’
Junior doctors may strike until March 2024 or beyond, leader says
Junior doctors leader admits strikes will cause disruption – but won’t apologise
Puberty blockers will not be routinely offered to children at new gender clinics
‘Urgent change’ needed to support dementia carers, say researchers
What is Taurine? Nutrient may extend life and boost health
International researchers found that mice and monkeys who took the supplement had their life extended by up to 12 per cent