All news by author: Martin Bagot

The co-ordinated industrial action, which sees junior doctors and consultants go on strike for the first time in NHS history is due to take place for 48 hours from September 19

Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting said record numbers of people are 'spending their final months in pain and agony, waiting for treatment that never arrives'

The “precautionary measure” is being taken after scientists from UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) examined the variant, known as BA.2.86, first detected in August

Boosting NHS staffing to the required levels would require a return to annual Government funding rises of 3.6% - not seen for more than a decade, say the Institute for Fiscal Studies

Jack Hurley was saved by having a defibrillator nearby, and now he is calling on the Government to scrap VAT on the devices so more can be installed in public places

Under the plans, over-40s will now be able to access the potentially lifesaving checks in venues like barbershops, mosques and working men’s clubs in England

Cardiac arrest survival rates are 70% if a defibrillator is used within five minutes - but this drops by 10% for every minute delay after this, and Britain is facing a nationwide problem

The trial found a good old giggle cuts inflammation and increases the heart's capacity to pump oxygen around the body

A review of ultra-processed food (UPF), high in salt and sugar and used in popular snacks, found they raise cardiovascular risks by 24%, while 60% of the average UK diet is made up of UPFs

Research suggests that the appetite suppressing drug semaglutide could transform treatment for many with the cardiac condition, which affects a million people in Britain

A study looked at 34,000 people in their 40s and 50s who attended a cardiovascular screening programme in Sweden in the 1990s, and identified a health risk

Procedures to check for cancers in the bowel, colon or rectum – which there are 42,000 new cases of every year – can cause discomfort so new test would help thousands

The Government has refused to meet consultants since the British Medical Association balloted to strike so action will start from 7am today until the same time on Saturday

The siblings were said to be 'over the moon' after the surgery, the donated organ is functioning 'perfectly' - and medics are excited at the prospect of helping more women

Health Secretary Steve Barclay claims the plan will 'end the 8am scramble' for appointments, but there are fears that it will be harder than ever to see a GP

The US man had been declared brain dead so was used in a test with his family’s consent which is the first to show pig organs could be viable for humans

The lack of formal support has left 24% of carers losing touch with friends while 27% lack frequent social contact with others, a survey of 1,000 people has revealed

Bumper overtime rates worth thousands of pounds are being offered to doctors to tempt them to do extra shifts covering for colleagues taking part in industrial action for better pay

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has insisted there will be no negotiations on pay for medics in England as it emerged the bitter dispute has already cost the NHS £1billion

Health Secretary Steve Barclay is accused of not being 'up to the job' as NHS waiting lists hit the highest figure since records began as junior doctors prepare to strike again

The scaling back of the flu programme is an attempt to get the NHS "back to normal" following the pandemic, with the rollout also expected to start later to ensure better protection through winter

Scientists for the UKHSA at testing site Porton Down are testing new vaccines created to fight tuberculosis with fresh hopes of a breakthrough which could outperform the current BCG jab

The new facility at secretive military base Porton Down is where prototype 'Disease X' vaccines are being prepared so they can be adapted within 100 days of new viruses being detected

Ministers unveiled plans to 'turbocharge' use of the private sector in the NHS as they admitted the record 7.5 million appointment waiting list in England is likely to increase further

Scientists found bed rest while recovering from routine surgery can lead to frailty, disability and even death, so they recommend daily minimum 25 minutes of walking