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Wegovy, the weight-loss drug flying off the shelves

Sun, 02/11/2024 - 23:59
How did Danish weight-loss treatment Wegovy become a global sales sensation?

'There is no right or wrong way to have alopecia'

Fri, 02/09/2024 - 21:17
Gail Porter has shown people that bald is beautiful - but she can wear wigs too, says campaigner.

Junior doctors to strike over five days, BMA says

Fri, 02/09/2024 - 11:46
They will walk out on 24-28 February in a dispute with the government over pay.

Measles cases continuing to rise

Thu, 02/08/2024 - 16:03
A sharp rise in numbers over the past six weeks is being driven by cases in Birmingham.

Cancer waiting times in 2023 worst on record

Thu, 02/08/2024 - 11:50
Proportion starting treatment within 62 days in England drops to new low after 11 years of decline.

First UK patient recruited to new eczema drug trial

Thu, 02/08/2024 - 09:54
A doctor with the NHS trust says the medication being trialled is "potentially highly effective".

Men on Viagra may reduce Alzheimer's risk - study

Thu, 02/08/2024 - 01:18
A study suggests a link, but more research is needed to prove the drugs benefit the brain.

Primodos victims 'airbrushed' from financial help

Wed, 02/07/2024 - 18:44
Families are heartbroken to be left out of a scheme proposing support for other patients.

'Where I live, many people don't have teeth'

Wed, 02/07/2024 - 12:21
As the government unveils its NHS dentistry plan, people in England speak about their fight to get seen.

Dentists to get £20k bonus to treat most in need

Wed, 02/07/2024 - 00:00
The move is part of a wider plan to improve access in England but dentists say it will not solve problems.

Health scandal victims need payouts soon - report

Tue, 02/06/2024 - 22:01
Patient watchdog calls for payouts for those left disabled by an epilepsy drug or hurt by pelvic mesh.

How common is King's incidental cancer diagnosis?

Tue, 02/06/2024 - 13:42
Being diagnosed with cancer during treatment for another condition is something many experience.

How common is King's incidental cancer diagnosis?

Tue, 02/06/2024 - 13:42
Being diagnosed with cancer during treatment for another condition is something many experience.

New mum urges HIV checks amid case rise

Tue, 02/06/2024 - 01:41
Becky has spoken out as official figures show testing for HIV remains below pre-pandemic levels.

Under fives betrayed as health declines - experts

Mon, 02/05/2024 - 09:55
Experts highlight child obesity, tooth decay and infant deaths, saying urgent action needed in UK.

Sunak admits he has failed to cut NHS waiting lists

Mon, 02/05/2024 - 08:54
Rishi Sunak concedes the government hasn't made enough progress on one of his key pledges.

Man told NHS will not fund £40k a time treatment

Mon, 02/05/2024 - 06:28
Craig Shore, who has ocular uveal melanoma, will have to pay up to £240,000 for chemosaturation.

Parents of sudden-death children 'let down by NHS'

Mon, 02/05/2024 - 05:59
Sudden unexplained death in childhood claims 50 lives in the UK every year - some parents get no support.

Can Musk's Neuralink brain chip really change the world?

Sun, 02/04/2024 - 00:33
The world's richest man is betting heavily on his brain chip, but he has ground to make up.

Did bodybuilding bring on my early perimenopause?

Sat, 02/03/2024 - 22:54
Adele Johnston was 33 when she developed painful symptoms such as heart palpitations and itchy skin.

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