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Two new drugs that could slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease have been rejected for use on the NHS after the health spending watchdog concluded their benefits were too small to justify their cost.

AN expert has shared the best ways to keep your skin healthy and looking its best during a heatwave.

A beauty influencer who almost lost her arm when she was hit by a truck has spoken about the 'horror' of what happened - and revealed her injuries were so severe a doctor almost vomited when he saw her.

Despite huge advances in public health and attempts to address health inequalities, a persistent and under-recognised problem continues to undermine outcomes for a significant portion of the population: men are still far less likely than women to ...

When it comes to animal therapy, dogs are by far the most popular, followed by cats. In the late 1800s, Florence Nightingale, known as the founder of modern nursing, had already observed that small pets helped reduce anxiety and improve recovery in ...

A mum from Kent is joining Kidney Research UK's London Bridges Walk this July, eight years after kidney failure during pregnancy led to the emergency delivery of her son at just 26 weeks.

Another heatwave is set to hit the UK at the start of June, with the MET Office reporting temperatures reaching 31C in Oxford this weekend. However, with UK adults affected by varicose veins, the sweltering heat and changes in routine can lead to ...

The recent death of a British woman after a minor scratch from a dog in Morocco has triggered renewed warnings about the dangers of rabies and the urgent need for early treatment.

Dame Esther Rantzen's daughter said she is "really hopeful" the assisted dying Bill can pass a major vote on Friday, as she warned against "scaremongering" by opponents.

TV chef Heston Blumenthal has spoken of the moment he was sectioned as being like a living "nightmare" but said he has had a lot of "wonderful responses" from people after his diagnosis of bipolar disorder.