George Sandhu, deputy superintendent for Well Pharmacy, says it is crucial children get vaccinated as infections of the new H3N2 strain continue to rise. His warning comes amid concerns over “an ...

Prescription charges can notably increase your monthly outgoings, especially if you're on several medications. While some treatments are free, others cost £9.90 per item, meaning someone on just three ...

Health Secretary Wes Streeting says 'today marks a turning point for prostate cancer care in this country' A NEW prostate cancer trial is being rolled out on the NHS, aiming to find the best screening ...

The erectile dysfunction drug Viagra and a medicine used to treat motor neurone disease also showed strong potential in preventing the devastating condition A FREE NHS jab could be the most promising ...

Early trial results for a multi-cancer blood test have sparked excitement, but the technology still fails to detect three in ...

The NHS has advised people to follow a 10-day guideline if they contract Covid. Although there has been a marginal decline in Covid cases recently, the virus continues to circulate widely throughout ...

A wide variety of people across the UK could be eligible to receive their prescriptions for free through the NHS. Recent data from the NHS Business Services Authority (BSA) revealed that community ...

A groundbreaking diet promoted by the NHS pledges to assist people living with type 2 diabetes in shedding substantial weight whilst potentially sending their condition into remission. The NHS Type 2 ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Ever wondered about your own risk of developing type 2 diabetes? It turns out there's a simple test that can help you grasp just this, and it's recommended by the NHS. Whilst it cannot provide a ...