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Around a quarter of patient referrals to hospitals are being rejected and returned to GPs, a poll has found.

Teva Canada is recalling some of its Teva-Pregabalin 150 mg capsules after it said routine testing identified possible contamination with the drug sertraline.

A healthy 19-year-old died from a weight-loss drug, and millions of Americans taking GLP-1s may have the same hidden heart risk without knowing it.

It's a drug cocktail that's become an increasing concern among authorities in Europe, including the UK, due to its link to a rising number of deaths - including that of tragic One Direction star, Liam Payne.

President Donald Trump's new executive order cuts the number of vaccines recommended for all children from 18 to 11. The administration cites rising autism rates for the change, though rigorous studies over decades have shown no link between vaccines ...

Exercise and healthy blood sugar levels in midlife may help slow cognitive decline decades later. Physical activity appeared especially beneficial for Mexican American adults, suggesting that some brain-protective factors may differ across ...

Roz Hervey, 58, was diagnosed with a motor neurone disease in 2022 and took a moment out of her final day to share an impassioned plea.

From PMOS to cycle syncing, young women are teaching their mums about periods.

It's often a jarring sensation : a sudden cramping in your calf that wakes you up, leaving you wondering why your body decided to tighten up in the middle of the night.

There's always a new 'superfood' promising to help you age better, usually in the form of an expensive supplement. However, one of the best anti-aging staples may be sitting in your pantry.