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The delayed discharge challenge throws up deeper questions about the care system, co-ordination - and whether some patients are over-treated

Nicki's eye had collapsed in on itself, but a new gel injection method has saved her vision.

Annette Bevan and friends set up the Maa Maas club for mums who want to play rugby.

Some people are waiting more than a year to have their claims processed, the Public Accounts Committee says.

Some people are waiting more than a year to have their claims processed, the Public Accounts Committee says.

Medics had been set to go on the first national walkout staged by NHS workers on Tuesday in a dispute over pay.

Athena, Electro, Dynamite and Giant share their top tips to stay fit and healthy.

In Birmingham hospitals knives are regularly found, with one produced by a patient ready for an MRI.

According to the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 59,733 women in NI are now on waiting lists.

The firm says its chatbot sees health and wellbeing questions from 230 million people every week.

Ski Sunday's Ed Leigh and Chemmy Alcott share advice on how to keep safe and warm.

The health secretary had made it his personal mission to banish the fax machine from the NHS.

Flu has come early this year with a new mutated version of the virus circulating.

Researchers are looking to see if there is a link between hormonal fluctuations and gambling addiction.

Researchers are looking to see if there is a link between hormonal fluctuations and gambling addiction.

Cases up after two weeks of decline, as hospitals report rise in slips and falls because of cold snap.

The weather alert service warns the public when high or low temperatures could damage their health.

The weather alert service warns the public when high or low temperatures could damage their health.

Cathy Read will walk across Spain to support the charity that helped her recover.

Overweight people shed large amounts on jabs but gain 0.8 kg a month on average once off them, study shows.

The food giant discovered some batches of SMA infant and follow-on formula could lead to vomiting

NHS Online due to launch in England next year will provide eye, prostate and menopause care.

After Little Mix star Jesy Nelson's revelation that her twins have SMA, parents speak about their children's late diagnoses.

The overhaul is the latest in a host of sweeping changes made by the Trump administration.

The doctor was working at the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth when the incidents happened.

The doctor was working at the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth when the incidents happened.

The doctor was working at the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth when the incidents happened.

Soft drinks, chocolate, pizzas and ice creams will be targeted in the UK government's plan.

Wellness is a multi-trillion pound industry which continues to grow - and this year is less about maxing out, more about recovering well.

From protecting against ageing to helping you sleep, Dr Alex George lists the benefits of running.

Many clinical trials to test the use of psychedelic medicines for conditions such as depression have been underway since 2022 - with surprising results

NHS bosses say the fall is welcome, but expect freezing temperatures to increase pressure on the health service.

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For the first time, children will be offered vaccination on the NHS against the common infection which, in rare cases, can be very serious.

The standard NHS childhood vaccination programme will include chickenpox from 2 January 2026.

Emma Giannuzzi used sunbeds throughout her late teens and was twice diagnosed with melanoma.

Five-year-old Edward can walk independently, his mum says, and she hopes he will lead a happy life.

The Food Chain's Ruth Alexander on what helps - and what doesn't - if you've overindulged.

A rising number of patients in hospitals could affect the level of treatment carried out this winter, a group of regional NHS leaders have been told.

Research shows women are 27% less likely than men to receive CPR from bystanders.

Some of the lamps - which are often used for Seasonal Affective Disorder - are available to loan for up to three weeks.

UK health agency says drop is encouraging news, but warns flu could still bounce back in new year.

Flu has come early this year with a new mutated version of the virus circulating.

Christmas is a difficult time if you suffer from a reduced tolerance to sounds, but there are ways to make it easier.

That Time of the Month with Naga Munchetty, Dr Nighat Arif and Dr Christine Ekechi

The adverts for prescription-only drugs showed healthcare professionals impersonating the British retailer.

Bertie Melly was in hospital for 18 months after his premature birth in May 2024.

Wegovy becomes first pill of its kind to be approved, shifting weight-loss drugs beyond injections.

The shortage is due to a major supplier stopping manufacturing epidural bags, the government says.

Health experts have warned that the impact of the strike will be felt into the new year "and beyond".