Category : World Health

'Unsafe' Stafford hospital A&E closed to children

Children's accident and emergency services at a troubled hospital are suspended after senior staff said it was "not clinically safe".

Warnings despite upturn in NHS finances

Health bosses are warning the NHS in England is still in a precarious position despite an upturn in its financial performance in recent months.

Rotavirus infections 'greatly reduced' since vaccine

Rotavirus infections have fallen by 84% in England since a vaccine has been offered to young babies, figures from Public Health England suggest.

Barbecued rare burgers 'pose food poisoning risk'

The Food Standards Agency is warning people not to eat burgers that are pink in the middle, to avoid the risk of food poisoning at barbecues this summer.

Transplant patient: 'My third face'

Patrick Hardison, the volunteer fireman who underwent the world's most extensive face transplant, on his new-found hope.

Learning difficulties linked with winter conception

Learning difficulties are more common in children conceived during winter months, according to new research.

Experts say stronger MDMA and ecstasy is causing 'more mental issues'

Ecstasy is getting stronger and experts are worried the negative effects the drug has on people are getting worse.

Depression: A revolution in treatment?

Can treating the immune system lead to a revolution in treating depression?

Heatwave alerts for south-east England as temperatures hit 30C

The Met Office issues heatwave alerts across the south and east of England, with temperatures expected to exceed 30C (86F) in some areas.

Care Forum Wales chairman: Triple whammy hitting care homes

Urgent action is needed to deal with underfunding, staff pay rise issues and the increase in elderly people facing the care sector, the chairman of Care Forum Wales says.

Antrim Area Hospital: Man says human rights 'violated' by DNR order

A County Antrim man who was unaware that a "do not resuscitate" (DNR) order had been placed on his medical file says he feels his human rights have been violated.