Trans treatment doesn’t cut mental distress

Trans youngsters who undergo gender reassignment are more mentally distressed afterwards than before, a landmark study…

Scientists uncover why some people see bigger results than others

Genetic variations connected to appetite and digestion may determine how effectively individuals respond to popular weight-loss…

Woman diagnosed with disease at 26 warns early signs are easy to miss

While nobody in their 20s or 30s would expect to have bowel cancer on their radar,…

High-dose flu jabs linked to 55% lower risk of disease in over-65s

Scientists have revealed that older adults receiving high-dose influenza vaccinations may slash their chances of developing…

Hay fever suffers face week-long ‘red alert’ as Met Office outlines UK hotspot

Millions of hay fever sufferers across Britain are bracing for a difficult week ahead as the…

Alastair Stewart: A check-in from a friend or relative means so much

A regular, Clive Jones, phoned to suggest lunch over Easter. He is going to try to…

NHS to sideline striking junior doctors as Easter walkout threatens chaos

NHS chiefs are preparing to rely less on resident doctors after a wave of crippling strikes,…

Simple salt switch ignored by millions could cut risk of stroke and heart attack

There are spades of diets promising significant turnarounds in high blood pressure, but substituting salt alone…

NHS chief warns health workers could stage walkouts ‘every four weeks’ for the next year

The NHS is bracing for rolling strike action by doctors throughout 2026, with Health Secretary Wes…

‘Reckless’ health workers defy Keir Starmer and confirm walkout WILL go ahead

Junior doctors will “press ahead” with planned strikes next week after negotiations with the Government collapsed.…