News/Events

News/Events

Rise in type 2 diabetes in young people in England and Wales

Child health experts say the rise is "alarming" and more should be done to reduce obesity.

E-cigarettes can be key weapon against smoking, say MPs

E-cigarettes are much less harmful than tobacco and shouldn't be treated the same way, MPs warn.

Low-carb diets could shorten life, study suggests

Moderate carbohydrate consumption is best for health and longevity, researchers say.

'Lost' contact lens removed from woman's eyelid after 28 years

A 42-year-old woman was hit by a shuttlecock when she was 14 and thought the lens had fallen out.

'Painful wait' for miscarriage support on Welsh NHS

A mother who lost four babies in four years says she went through a "harrowing experience" trying to get help.

Opt-out donation plan 'will not increase donors'

It is harder to judge the deceased's wishes if there is no free choice in the decision, a study claims.

Lena Dunham marks nine months since hysterectomy

It has been nine months since the actress had a total hysterectomy to remove her womb.

NYU offers free tuition for all its medical students

The New York medical school will fund all students, due to fears of graduates' "overwhelming" debt.

Liver transplants 'may be unnecessary thanks to new drug treatment'

A cancer drug can unlock the liver's ability to regenerate, early stage research suggests.

Sick babies at risk from lack of breathing tube monitoring

Half of neonatal units lack equipment to check babies are breathing properly, a study suggests.

06th August 2018

Patients with diabetes are being advised to take precautions during hot weather if they are enjoying the sun at ...

02nd August 2018

Social media users now have a new way of finding out about the latest news and information from NHS ...

31st July 2018

People are being asked for their views about plans to stop offering treatments that are clinically ineffective.

27th July 2018

Public Health England (PHE) has launched a new ‘Be Clear on Cancer’ campaign in the West Midlands, to highlight ...

25th July 2018

Parents and guardians are being urged to take extra care of vulnerable young skin as the first week of ...