A mystery spike in hepatitis cases among children in the UK that has seen six youngsters needing liver transplants has now been seen in mainland Europe and the US. The puzzling increase in the illne… [+1900 chars]
Excess weight almost doubles a woman's risk of developing womb cancer, a new study has found. For every five extra body mass index (BMI) units - the equivalent of a 5ft 5in woman being two stone hea… [+2131 chars]
Lyme Disease UK have sent a warning to walkers as they are at higher risk of catching the disease. With the weather warming up, more and more cases of the illness are being reported. A lot of peopl… [+2583 chars]
The NHS has issued an urgent warning to anybody who smokes or has ever smoked. It has said that the message could save lives, and that it is vital that people pay attention to it. Medics are urging … [+3457 chars]
A new liver disease first identified in the United Kingdom is now affecting children in both the United States and Europe. Last week, the World Health Organisation announced that it is investigatin… [+2602 chars]
A woman from Liverpool was diagnosed with a life-long condition after appearing drunk at work. Annie Newcomen, 22, was rushed to A&E by a concerned colleague, who "knew something was wrong" aft… [+5297 chars]
A woman is urging people to get checked 'as early as possible' after feeling a pain in her abdomen. Erica Squire was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2017 after going to the hospital with liver pain. … [+2105 chars]
The NHS has issued a warning to all current and former cigarette smokers. Professor Peter Johnson, NHS clinical director for cancer, said: "Lung cancer can often be hard to detect at an early stag… [+2999 chars]
By Michelle RobertsDigital health editor Image source, Getty Images Scientists say they have identified urine bacteria which are linked to aggressive prostate cancer. The discovery might provide … [+3090 chars]
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States, with about 659,000 people dying each year. Those who are at the highest risk of heart disease have underlying issue… [+2723 chars]
