Recent research has revealed that air pollution may be causing people across the UK to develop long-term health conditions sooner than expected. Scientists describe pollution as a “hidden driver” that reduces the number of years…

Plans have been unveiled to significantly improve the quality of school meals in England, including a ban on deep-fried foods and tighter limits on sugary items. Under the proposals, healthier options such as fruit will…

Despite 2025 being the hottest summer ever recorded in the UK, the number of heat-related deaths was significantly lower than anticipated. Around 1,504 deaths were reported in England, far below the predicted figure of just…

A weight-loss injection is set to be offered on the NHS in England to more than a million people considered at high risk of further heart attacks or strokes. Health guidance recommends the treatment for…

New government guidance recommends that children under five should spend no more than one hour a day using screens, while those under two should not use them alone. Parents are encouraged to avoid fast-moving content…

The UK’s transplant system, once regarded as a global leader, is now struggling to keep pace with other Western countries. Despite steady levels of organ donation, the number of heart and lung transplants carried out…

Health officials have confirmed that the worst phase of a meningitis outbreak in Kent, believed to be linked to a nightclub in Canterbury, has now passed. In total, 29 confirmed or suspected cases have been…

A new survey across Guernsey schools is aiming to better understand how smartphone use is affecting the health and wellbeing of pupils under 16. Commissioned by the States, the study will gather insights from students,…

A patient watchdog has warned that a divide in healthcare access is developing, as more people turn to private providers to avoid long NHS waiting times. Healthwatch England reports that both patient feedback and survey…

Hospitals across England are being urged to speed up treatment for patients waiting for planned care as the government places renewed focus on reducing NHS backlogs. Improving waiting times has become one of the central…

Many family doctors say they have never refused a patient’s request to be signed off work due to mental health concerns. In a survey of more than 5,000 GPs across England, 752 responded, with 540…

NHS England has temporarily halted new prescriptions of cross-sex hormones for 16 and 17-year-olds experiencing gender dysphoria while it reviews the evidence surrounding the treatment. The decision follows concerns raised in recent research suggesting that…