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NHS bosses say the fall is welcome, but expect freezing temperatures to increase pressure on the health service. Hospital flu cases drop as NHS on cold weather alert
For the first time, children will be offered vaccination on the NHS against the common infection which, in rare cases, can be very serious. Chickenpox vaccines for young children start across UK
Health experts have warned that the impact of the strike will be felt into the new year “and beyond”. Hospitals working to get patients home for Christmas after five-day doctor strike
The standard NHS childhood vaccination programme will include chickenpox from 2 January 2026. What is chickenpox and who can get an NHS vaccine?
Many clinical trials to test the use of psychedelic medicines for conditions such as depression have been underway since 2022 – with surprising results The great debate about whether the NHS should use magic mushrooms to treat mental health
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Five-year-old Edward can walk independently, his mum says, and she hopes he will lead a happy life. My son was given world’s most expensive gene therapy drug – now he can walk
You may have lost the weight you wanted to lose – but now you’ve stopped the jabs, how easy is it to keep it off? Weight-loss jabs: What happens when you stop?
Emma Giannuzzi used sunbeds throughout her late teens and was twice diagnosed with melanoma. ‘Having skin cancer while pregnant made me feel so guilty’
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Bertie Melly was in hospital for 18 months after his premature birth in May 2024. Toddler finally home from hospital for Christmas
A rising number of patients in hospitals could affect the level of treatment carried out this winter, a group of regional NHS leaders have been told. Hospitals warned end-of-life care crisis threatening treatment
Research shows women are 27% less likely than men to receive CPR from bystanders. Tackling the gender gap in CPR treatment
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Some of the lamps – which are often used for Seasonal Affective Disorder – are available to loan for up to three weeks. Light therapy boxes placed in all NI libraries
UK health agency says drop is encouraging news, but warns flu could still bounce back in new year. Flu cases falling ahead of Christmas, experts say
Christmas is a difficult time if you suffer from a reduced tolerance to sounds, but there are ways to make it easier. Christmas can be a nightmare for misophonia sufferers like me
The adverts for prescription-only drugs showed healthcare professionals impersonating the British retailer. TikTok removes AI weight loss ads from fake Boots account
We’ve been told we’re facing an unprecedented superflu. Is it? What’s really going on with flu this winter?