Elderly patients more likely to face 12-hour waiting times in Accident and Emergency
Elderly patients are disproportionately subjected to extended waits in Accident and Emergency departments, with new data revealing that more than…
How much water do you really need to stay hydrated? Experts say it depends
Staying hydrated is crucial to regulate the digestive system, ensure healthy brain function, keep a regular body temperature and the…
More than 300,000 women get free morning-after pill under new NHS scheme
More than 300,000 doses of the morning-after pill have been dispensed at high-street pharmacies across England in the first five…
Is your breakfast helping or hurting your health?
Many of us have grown up with the mantra that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But…
The health risks experts warn about if daylight saving time stays year-round
In the 108-year history of daylight saving time in the United States, the country has three times moved to institute…
What working from home really does to your body – and how to fix it
Last week, England’s chief medical officer issued a stark warning to remote workers in the UK about their health. 2…
Twice-a-day ‘life-changing’ pill which helps MS patients walk easier to be rolled out on NHS
Thousands of people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) in England are set to benefit from a new twice-daily pill that…
Five easy exercises with the biggest impact for your busy summer schedule
The summer holidays often bring a flurry of childcare, social events and sunny distractions, which can make it easy for…
Doctors share what air conditioning does to your body and health
This summer has seen a relentless succession of heatwaves, with precious little relief in between. As temperatures remain stubbornly high,…
How to wash your produce to fight cyclosporiasis
Cases of a diarrhea-causing parasitic infection are rapidly rising across the U.S., forcing warnings from experts about food safety. Cyclosporiasis…