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Any problems with the liver can be dangerous given the organ's important role in the body, so it is important to look out for any symptoms which could signal a serious issue

Patrick Murray was sent to A&E by the chemotherapy department amid his treatment for cancer but the Only Fools and Horses actor gave up after a 10 hour wait to be seen

New research has revealed just how much screen time is too much for little ones. The research was conducted by Tohoku University in Japan, with 7,097 children participating in the study

Megan McGillin was warned 11 years ago she had cirrhosis of the liver and would eventually need a transplant, but has so far managed to avoid surgery by keeping fit

After a new study has linked the consumption of ultra-processed food to increased risk of heart attacks, we take a look at five foods in your cupboard that you may want to reconsider purchasing

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

Dr Chandra Kanneganti, a GP who is standing for the Tories in Stoke-on-Trent Central, said family doctors are 'already feeling like they've become the 'Alexa' of primary care with the incessant requests' in an attack on Labour's plans

Schools Minister Nick Gibb told parents that even a few days out of class over a sustained period can damage children's life chances - especially for disadvantaged kids

Hannah Ingram-Moore and her husband Colin are appealing against the council's order to tear down the illegal facility at their seven-bedroom property in Bedfordshire

Dr Ross Perry says that while normally nothing to worry about, the lines could indicate a number of issues - from deficiency to dehydration - as a result of a skin condition

A new study shows that 60% of the food Brits consume is unhealthy and there is no excuse for fatal inaction from our country's politicians when lives are clearly at stake

There were 7,060 ambulance breakdowns in England last year. The Lib Dems said the figures were 'yet more evidence that the Conservatives have left our NHS to crumble'

Around 140,000 people aged 18 to 39 years old will receive additional tailored health checks from healthcare staff, and support with diabetes management under the programme

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

Twisted Lucy Letby, 33, is said to have capitalised on the difficulties the neonatal unit faced to target her victims, offering to work nights and also weekends shifts

The devastated couple want to see the Countess of Chester Hospital’s ex-medical director, Ian Harvey, grilled over claims that he could have stopped Letby’s killing spree sooner

Staff were even given bosses' phone numbers to raise issues about colleagues at Countess of Chester Hospital but it is claimed managers did not act on concerns swiftly

After taking legal advice, the refugees are vowing to band together to resist going back to the barge accommodation as one claims conditions on board are causing 'distress'

Suffer from headaches? Discovering the type you experience is key to solving the problem - here’s our guide to the most common headaches, tips to prevent them, and ways to see them off once they kick in

Singer Sam Fender is this weekend headlining Reading and Leeds Festival but away from his career, Sam has previously opened up about his struggles throughout his life

The story of Lucy Letby depriving tiny, helpless babies of their lives in a hospital just 12 miles from me sent my blood pressure soaring and hot tears running, writes Val Savage

Karen Rees is the former head of nursing for urgent care at the Countess of Chester Hospital, and was one of Lucy Letby's direct line managers during her killing spree

These deadly conditions are some of the biggest killers in the UK because they don’t show any obvious outward symptoms, meaning they are often only discovered once it is too late

Doreen lit up the room in the first episode of the new series of the NHS fly-on-the-wall documentary Ambulance - but paramedic Jared brought some sobering reality

The Eris Covid strain is the latest cause for concern, Paul Routledge says, and with free booster jabs now ruled out for many aged 50-65, it looks like only the well-off will get protection this winter, when we all need access to a vaccine