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News New AI notetaking tools being backed by the NHS could help doctors spend up to a quarter more time with their patients. NHS organisations across England are being urged to take advantage of a new national registry of 19 suppliers for the technology, which captures clinician–patient conversations and uses AI to accurately generate real-time

November saw the second biggest drop in the waiting list for 15 years outside of the early days of the pandemic, as new data today shows staff faced record demand in 2025. The waiting list fell by more than 86,000 in November to 7.31 million – and the milestone comes a year since the publication

News Christmas and New Year gatherings may have caused a bounce back in winter viruses, as the health service also grapples with a vicious cold snap. Figures published today show that the number of patients in hospital beds with flu has risen by 9% on the previous week (2,924), following two weeks where that number had

Share on Pinterest Emerging evidence suggests that oral semaglutide may reduce the risk of heart failure–related events in people with type 2 diabetes. JasonDoiy/Getty Images Oral semaglutide may reduce heart failure events in high-risk individuals with type 2 diabetes. The benefit appeared strongest among those with a common but hard-to-treat form of heart failure. Type

Share on Pinterest Cannabis derivatives may lead to new treatments for ovarian cancer. Image Credit: Bloomberg Creative Photos/Getty Images Early lab research shows that two cannabis compounds, THC and CBD, have potent anti-ovarian cancer properties. The study found that CBD and THC work synergistically, reducing cancer cell growth, spread, and survival in multiple ways. The

Share on Pinterest Many popular holiday beverages are high in sugar and may damage bone health. Image Credit: Tamara Evsiukova/Stocksy Many popular holiday drinks, such as hot chocolate, are high in sugar. Sugar can affect bone health by causing increased calcium loss. Having strong bones is important in preventing osteoporosis and fractures. Dietitians recommend limiting

Share on Pinterest A new study found that a “beer belly” may be linked to harmful changes in the heart structure, especially in men. Image Credit: master1305/Getty Images A new study found that abdominal fat, or a “beer belly,” may be linked to harmful changes in heart structure, particularly in males. The researchers say that

Share on Pinterest A new study found that a “beer belly” may be linked to harmful changes in the heart structure, especially in men. Image Credit: master1305/Getty Images A new study found that abdominal fat, or a “beer belly,” may be linked to harmful changes in heart structure, particularly in males. The researchers say that

News A national patient safety alert has been issued by the NHS England National Patient Safety team – in collaboration with the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine – about the risk of harm from incorrectly assembled breathing circuits lacking a proper exhalation route for patients receiving invasive or non-invasive ventilatory support. Risk associated with adult

Flu hospitalisations have surged by more than half in just one week, plunging the NHS into a “worst case scenario” situation for December, new figures reveal today.  An average of 2,660 patients per day were in a hospital bed with flu last week – the highest ever for this time of year and up 55%