Healthcare

New research suggests that drinking tap water could be putting millions of people living in the UK at a greater risk of dementia.

New research warns of 'link' between soft water and dementia

The Christmas holidays will impact the opening hours of your doctor’s surgery.

Where to go if you need medical care over the Christmas holidays

Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women. Credit: Kim Mogg / NationalWorld

Almost one in five women fear their GP won't take them seriously

ME Action UK campaigners gather in Parliament Square to demand the £100s millions missing from ME research.

ME: 'Tired doesn't even come close to describing it'

Pharmacist shares how to spot the difference between sore throat, strep and Covid symptoms.

Is it Covid, strep or a sore throat? Worrying symptoms to look out for

Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to give a speech at the Treasury in July 2024 (Photo: Jonathan Brady - Pool/Getty Images)

What to expect from Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first Autumn Budget

A pharmacist is warning parents to be on the lookout for headlice, worms and other illnesses now summer is over. (Photo: Pexels, Andrea Piacquadio)

The eight most common back-to-school bugs and how to spot the signs

Children have reportedly been left with life-changing injuries. (Photo: Peter MacDiarmid/Getty Images)

Families of 'rogue' GOSH surgeon urged to come forward

A doctor checks on a patient with sores caused by a mpox infection. (Photo: ERNESTO BENAVIDES/AFP via Getty Images)

Mpox: symptoms and what does mpox rash look like?

New research has revealed the baldest cities in the UK. (Photo: Pexels/Karolina Kaboompics)

These 10 cities are the worst for hair loss in the UK

You should get advice from 111 as soon as possible if you think you have shingles

Shingles vaccine: who is eligible and is shingles contagious?

An optician debunks social media eye health hack myths. (Photo: Pexels/Anna Shvets)

Optician debunks TikTok eye health hacks

It's important to have access to a GP when you're at university. (Photo: Pexels/RDNE Stock project)

Student health: how to register with a GP at university

28 British nationals have died in Turkey following elective cosmetic procedures since 2019 according to the Foreign Office. (Photo: Pexels, RDNE Stock project)

The NHS guidance for surgery abroad as British mum dies in Turkey

A woman infected with Mpox shows her arms at the Kamenge University Hospital's Mpox treatment centre in Bujumbura on August 22, 2024. (Photo: TCHANDROU NITANGA/AFP via Getty Images)

How worried should we be about Mpox - is it the new Covid?

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Martin Lewis reveals how pensioners can claim up to £5,600 annually
Martin Lewis has broken down how millions of pensioners can benefit from crucial support 💷
Alex Nelson

Covid tests are in demand as cases of the new Covid variant are on the rise. (Photo: ManuPadilla - stock.adobe.com)

Here is where you can get Covid tests as cases of new variant rise

Suzanne Bell, programme lead at University of Dundee in Kirkcaldy (Pic: Submitted)

Kirkcaldy course brings healthcare staff from across globe to advance careers

1.7m Brits are expected to be living with dementia by 2040 - more than double today's levels. (Picture: Adobe Stock)

1.7m people could have dementia in the UK by 2040

The development will feature more than 70 homes (Pic: Pixabay)

Fife housing development gets green light despite more than 100 objections

Lundi Couirt Care Home in Cupar (Pic: Google Maps)

Fife care home worker who hit and shouted at residents is struck off

Superdrug to cut cost of sun cream with items available from just £2.79

Superdrug to cut cost of suncream with items available from just £2.79

The NHS will soon allow patients to acces private healthcare

Patients to use NHS app to access private healthcare

Network has partnered with train operator Northern, to offer keyworker discounts on Advance Purchase tickets

New 25% Northern discount announced for key workers

Five money saving tips to keep your pet costs low

Rod Stewart tells Sky News phone-in Tories should ‘give Labour a go’

Research has shown workers from these industries dislike their bosses the most

The top 10 industries with the most hated bosses and reasons why
Research has shown which industries hate their bosses the most and why.
Chelsie Sewell

Fife's biggest mass vaccination clinic, in the former M&S in Kirkcaldy High Street, is one of the sites gearing up a major influx of walk-ins

Omicron in Fife: Biggest ever vaccination drive launched

NHS waiting lists will take ‘many years’ to deal with - your rights as a patient explained (Photo: Shutterstock)

NHS waiting lists will take ‘many years’ to deal with - your rights as a patient...

More than half of UK employers want to recruit new staff in the next three months (Photo: Shutterstock)

More than half of UK employers want to recruit new staff in the next three month...

A study in China found that people who wear glasses appear to be at lower risk of catching COVID-19 (Photo: Getty)

Does wearing glasses or goggles protect you from coronavirus?

How to test if your mask is effective (Photo: Shutterstock)

The ‘candle test’ can show you if your face covering is effective - here’s how t...

Johnson & Johnson will no longer sell Baby Powder in the US or Canada - here’s w...

These are the most satisfying UK industries to work in

Colin Cruickshank, Elizabeth Ruxton (left) and Kate Sexton are supporting the campaign to encourage young people to consider a career in healthcare.

Young people urged to consider a career in healthcare

The MHRA warned the drugs could be ineffective (Photo: Shutterstock)

Parkinson's, epilepsy and heart patients are at risk as three types of drugs are...