NHS trial finds ‘simple’ diet is ‘highly effective’ against IBS
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects the digestive system, causing stomach cramps, bloating and diarrhoea. It is usually a…
Hospital missed 32 chances to stop NHS surgeon accused of botching children’s operations, as investigation probes 800 of her patients’ treatments
Hospital bosses missed 32 opportunities to take action against an NHS surgeon who has been accused of botching…
NHS explains exact rules before taking Disprol, Hedex and Panadol
The NHS advises that several key groups of people should take steps before taking this medicationA female customer…
BBC doctor warns anyone taking amitriptyline, nortriptyline, sertraline, fluoxetine
Research showed antidepressants making changes in heart rate, blood pressure and weight 07:00, 24 Oct 2025Updated 08:55, 24…
Major announcement on availability of weight-loss drugs on NHS in Wales
Around 186,000 people in Wales are estimated to be eligible for Mounjaro aloneChris Haines, ICNN Senedd reporter and…
NHS prescriptions alert as 3 groups wrongly get £100 fines
Penalty charge notices criticised for causing ‘unnecessary stress for many pregnant women and new mothers’Some groups can get…
One common medication that pharmacist says ‘isn’t much better than a placebo’
A pharmacist has shared which over-the-counter mediciation she would ‘never buy’.A pharmacist has shared the one common medicine…
Mum told she was just suffering from anxiety knew it was something else… she was right
After one terrifying test result, Heather was admitted to hospital immediately 06:04, 22 Oct 2025Updated 06:30, 22 Oct…
NHS list of 7 conditions that you can get a prescription for without seeing a GP
Pharmacies can provide prescription medicine for seven conditions without a referralPharmacies can sometimes provide prescription medication(Image: Getty Images)…
New alert to anyone taking sertraline, amitriptyline, citalopram or maprotiline
Research has linked antidepressants to changes in heart rate, blood pressure and weight – with some ‘instantly’ gaining…
Heard the one about how many fat-salaried NHS managers it takes to change a lightbulb? (The punchline’s no joke… I should know, I’m a very angry A&E doctor)
Not long ago, I proposed creating a quiet room for patients with learning disabilities and autism in the…
Stroud woman survived cancer but life changed after doctors prescribed painkillers
Stevie Davis was prescribed opioid co-codamol, an effective painkiller, but one that can result in dependence, and this…