Starting uni? What to know about the free NHS meningitis B jab in England

It follows the UK’s largest and fastest growing meningitis B outbreak to date in Kent earlier this year.

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More than 2,700 people may have died in exceptional May and June heatwaves in England and Wales

An early estimate suggests more than 2,700 people will have died from heat-related causes during the UK’s exceptionally hot weather in recent months.

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Endometriosis groups ‘crying out’ for cut in diagnosis time

Two new non-invasive tests available from GPs are being proposed to speed up diagnosis times.

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Why wellness is booming at festivals in the UK

Organisers say they are seeing more demand for wellness events such as yoga and running clubs.

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We are living fewer years in good health: Is the NHS part of the problem?

What is driving the UK’s fall in healthy life expectancy?

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US pays out $3m to victims of mystery Havana Syndrome condition reported by spies

US officials and diplomats and their families began reporting a mysterious illness a decade ago.

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‘Endometriosis tests would have given me years back’

It has been announced that two new rapid tests for the condition will be made available on the NHS.

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Surviving in the wild for suicide awareness

Kit Birks has walked the entire length of Europe to raise money and awareness for suicie prevention.

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People in 50s urged to complete bowel cancer screening

Health officials warn little over half of 54-year-olds completed free at-home test kits.

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Pioneering treatment saves twins in early pregnancy

Identical twins Nancy and Margo benefitted from the procedure while in the womb as part of a world-first medical trial.

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