Emma Wilkinson

A decision to end funding increases for children mental health services undermines the Government’s commitment to reduce waiting times.

Almost one in seven people visit their GP when they have symptoms of flu, according to two years of surveillance data.

Five artificial intelligence tools for more accurately detecting prostate cancer in MRI scans have been approved for use on the NHS.

NHS weight management care needs to be completely overhauled, say MPs who found poor access to a range of treatments

A large UK study has been launched to test several drugs for Alzheimer’s disease that are already being used for other conditions.

The Government has set out proposals for limiting who can carry out high-risk cosmetic procedures such as liquid Brazilian butt lifts (BBLs)

Women with autoimmune diseases are more likely to be told their symptoms are psychosomatic, research suggests.

Last year saw a substantial jump in the number of medicines issued through Pharmacy First clinical consultations, figures show.

The Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) has clamped down for the first time on online promotion of oral weight-loss drugs.

A study has found benefits of HPV vaccination that extend beyond cancer prevention to reduced risk of adverse outcomes in pregnancy.

Many supplements marketed at perimenopausal and menopausal women are severely overpriced and lack meaningful doses of recommended nutrients

The Government has said it will invest £33.2m in eight projects to tackle overseas disease outbreaks that pose risks to the UK.

GPs should take on long-term management of ADHD under nationally-mandated shared care arrangements, a landmark review recommended.

Health officials are urging people to get vaccinated amidst signs that the UK is facing an early flu season.

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Three-quarters of students eligible for the meningitis B vaccine have not taken up the offer available through pharmacies

Parents will get enhanced infant feeding and mental health support, supported by health visitors and midwives, at more than 1,000 Family Hubs.

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A non-invasive urine test could speed up diagnosis of bladder cancer, an NHS study has found.

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