Innovative Cancer Test Offered at High Street Pharmacies for Persistent Heartburn Tuesday, July 15, 2025 cancer oesophagus barretts heartburn nhs diagnosis pharmacy screening reflux health Britons suffering from frequent heartburn will soon have access to a revolutionary cancer test right at their local high street pharmacies. The pioneering “sponge on a string” test is part of a new NHS pilot … Read More
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