All news on the topic: Prescriptions

Catherine Hudson and Charlotte Wilmot sent each other laughing emojis as they joked about giving sedatives to stroke patients at Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Dr Miriam Stoppard on the shocking differences in pregnancy care between white women and ethnic minorities, and the changes that need to be made to stop women being denied support while expecting

Becca Smith, 31, from Chester, went to see doctors after she started suffering with pain in her back in 2020 - but was told there was nothing doctors could do after a number of tests

With 7,000 people newly diagnosed with Multiple sclerosis in the UK each year, it's important to know the tell-tale signs, and what you should do if you think you have the disease

Poppy Saplamides was told by three different doctors she likely wouldn't get pregnant naturally because of her PCOS, but she and boyfriend George suddenly became a family of five when she learned she was having triplets

Skin-cycling is trending on TikTok but dermatologists say they have been recommending the four-day technique for years

Cynthia Cherise Murphy was just a baby when she was diagnosed with Treacher Collins Syndrome (TCS) - a condition that impacts the arches of the face, altering a person's physical appearance

Doctors thought Tarique was suffering from an allergic reaction before he had to be rushed to ICU with a rare condition which causes the skin to blister and peel away in sheets

A 28-year-old named Dilber died shortly after undergoing a cosmetic procedure from an 'Instagram beautician' who is said to have disappeared after the incident

British couples who have gone to Greece for IVF treatment say it is not only far cheaper but better than their experiences of going private in the UK

One teaspoon of salt measures 2,300 milligrams - the maximum daily limit for people over 14 recommended by U.S national guidelines - however the American Heart Association suggests a small cut-back could make a huge difference

New research shows that nearly one in five school-aged children and pre-teens in the United States now take sleep hormone melatonin - along with many pre-schoolers

Cara Walworth was once living on the streets after becoming addicted to drugs at 13. Today, three years clean and sober, she tells her story in the hope of inspiring others.

Rhyddion Williams was found dead in his bed only weeks after the birth of his second daughter. Now his heartbroken fiancée, Chelsea, has paid tribute to a man who put “everyone before himself”

There are a number of key warning signs for dementia, with the main one being forgetfulness, but having problems with sight can also be considered a red flag for the condition

The RAC warns that you should always consult with your GP before taking your car for a spin when taking new medication

They say revenge is a dish best served cold but one disgruntled employee turned lunch-thief vigilante managed to get retribution that came piping hot and very, very smelly

Poppy Burns, 12, has suffered pain for two years after spending time in a hot tub and catching a skin infection in her foot which eventually led to a painful diagnosis

Around 2,200 people died from drug-resistant infections last year, as the UK Health Security Agency said a post-pandemic bounce back in illnesses due to lower immunity in lockdown

NHS GP talks about the benefits of seeing your local Boots pharmacist first

A new device is being used to assess the bitterness of pills and may help people to take their medication by preventing horrible-tasting tablets from getting stuck in the throat

A single dose of the drug, called zilebesiran, can control the condition for up to six months, with few side effects, and could end daily tablets

A study by the Silver Voices campaign group has laid bare the difficulties pensioners face in securing face-to-face appointments with their family doctors - forcing some to go private

Nurmagomedov's cousin Usman, who is the Bellator MMA lightweight champion, has been banned for six months and fined $50,000 after failing a drugs test

Threatened by the life-limiting condition of cystic fibrosis and denied access to a new wonder-drug, four-year-old Jesse Browne has pleaded for help to King Charles