NHS England has ‘blacklisted’ 36 health conditions which cannot be treated with prescriptions and must instead be bought over the counter. The list has been highlighted by the River View ...

Nearly half of Brits avoid seeking medical advice because of embarrassment, according to a new survey. The issue is particularly severe among young adults aged 18–24, with 67.6% delaying doctor ...

You may be able to address thinning hair or bald spots with these 12 options. A doctor may also diagnose underlying medical conditions and recommend medications to help. It’s common to lose 50 ...

We worked with dermatologists to find the best acne treatments. Our top picks include prescription tretinoin cream and oral antibiotics as well as OTC salicylic acid toners and niacinamide serums ...

If you pay for complementary medicine to help prevent disease or improve specific health problems, you are not alone. One in five Britons now spend a total of £450 million a year on treatments ...

The NHS is launching a search for nearly 150,000 volunteers to take part in a series of research trials that could transform cancer treatment. Three cancer projects have been selected as part of the ...

In the 21st century it is difficult to imagine that you might read statistics like the ones below in relation to cancer. “Surgery is the only treatment with curative intent for people with this cancer ...

An improved anti-smoking pill being rolled out on the NHS could help save lives as it’s been shown to work just as well as vapes to help people quit. Varenicline is set to be announced today by the ...

Doctors have warned of seven changes people with a brain tumour might notice but fail to act on. The experts say many people don't seek help despite experiencing issues with things such as memory ...

Schizoaffective disorder is a mental illness that affects your moods and thoughts. This section explains the condition, possible causes and treatments. This information is for people affected by ...

In the following interactive spreadsheets, you can select whether to view data for all England, an individual NHS Ambulance Service, or a region. AmbSYS time series to October 2024 (xlsx, 2,815KB) ...