Symptoms of 'two-day' illness to spot as NHS warns of surge in England Monday, July 14, 2025 norovirus nhs illness vomiting diarrhoea infection hygiene symptoms outbreak health The NHS has issued an urgent warning as cases of norovirus, commonly known as the “winter vomiting bug,” have surged to levels significantly higher than usual in England. This highly contagious virus primarily … Read More
Legendary BBC Presenter Nicki Chapman Dismisses Retirement Rumours Following Health Scare Sunday, July 13, 2025 bbc nickichapman retirement healthscare braintumour nhs recovery positivity television inspiration Nicki Chapman, the beloved television presenter famous for Pop Idol and Escape to the Country, has decisively put retirement speculation to rest, reaffirming her passion for her work despite a serious health challenge. Her … Read More
ITV's Dr Hilary Shares How NHS Patient Choice Helped Him Skip Long Surgery Waits Sunday, July 13, 2025 nhs patientchoice surgery healthcare waitinglists hipreplacement privatehospitals drhilary recovery midlands Dr Hilary Jones, familiar to viewers of Good Morning Britain and Lorraine, recently underwent a second hip replacement operation by travelling 180 miles from his home in Kent to a hospital in Birmingham. His experience … Read More
Three Lifestyle Changes That Can Significantly Protect Brain Health and Reduce Dementia Risk Sunday, July 13, 2025 dementia brainhealth alcohol diet hearingloss cognition prevention alzheimer’s nhs lifestyle Dementia is often mistakenly viewed as an inevitable part of aging, but emerging research reveals that many of its underlying causes are modifiable through lifestyle changes. In the UK alone, over 944,000 people live with … Read More
Wes Streeting Responds to Resident Doctors' Strike Threat Impacting 200,000 NHS Appointments Thursday, July 10, 2025 strike doctors nhs pay bma appointments healthsecretary wesstreeting healthcare negotiations The British Medical Association (BMA) has confirmed a full strike by more than 26,000 resident doctors – the term now used for ‘junior’ doctors – scheduled from 7am on July 25 to 7am on July 30. This walkout could … Read More
'Sponge on a string' cancer test to be available on High Street Wednesday, July 9, 2025 barretts oesophagus heartburn cancer screening diagnosis nhs pharmacy earlydetection treatment For the first time, hundreds of people suffering from persistent heartburn or acid reflux will be able to access a novel “sponge on a string” test at their local high-street pharmacies. NHS England is launching a pilot … Read More