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Hundreds of thousands of patients attended A&E last winter for everyday niggles such as hiccups and ingrowing nails, according to shocking new NHS data. There were more than 200,000 A&E attendances last winter for conditions that could have been dealt with elsewhere – including 8,669 attendances for itchy skin and 96,998 for a sore throat.

Share on Pinterest The risk of “scromiting” increases with chronic cannabis use, especially daily use. Maskot/Getty Images A vomiting disorder linked to chronic cannabis use, known colloquially as “scromiting,” is rising sharply across the United States. A new national analysis reveals that cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) cases increased fivefold from 2016 to 2022, particularly among

News Stroke patients in England are getting life-changing treatment more than an hour earlier thanks to a revolutionary “fast-track” AI tool, a major study has revealed. The landmark analysis published inThe Lancet Digital Health shows around 15,000 patients directly benefitted from having their scans reviewed by the tech. The AI tool — now rolled out

Share on Pinterest The WHO recommended GLP-1s as a treatment for obesity alongside a healthy diet and regular exercise. Milles Team/Stocksy New guidelines from the World Health Organization (WHO) recommend using GLP-1 medications to help manage obesity. The agency said the weight-loss drugs should be used in conjunction with a healthy diet and regular exercise.

Share on Pinterest New research suggests that stopping GLP-1 drugs before pregnancy is linked to complications like gestational diabetes and preeclampsia. Tatsiana Volkava/Getty Images A recent study suggests that stopping GLP-1s before pregnancy may be linked to higher rates of complications and excessive gestational weight gain. Experts caution that the findings don’t necessarily prove causation

Share on Pinterest Some experts say that taking an ‘invisible day’ could help us cope with stress during busy periods. Image credit: Jessie Casson/Getty Images An ‘invisible day’ is a new self-care trend that encourages people to take time to destress and decompress. Some experts suggest that invisible days may have mental health benefits, such

Share on Pinterest Some experts say that taking an ‘invisible day’ could help us cope with stress during busy periods. Image credit: Jessie Casson/Getty Images An ‘invisible day’ is a new self-care trend that encourages people to take time to destress and decompress. Some experts suggest that invisible days may have mental health benefits, such

Previous research has suggested a link between beef consumption and a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, especially in Western-style eating plans. A recent study indicates that moderate consumption of lean, unprocessed beef as part of a Mediterranean diet may not worsen risk factors for cardiovascular disease. However, health experts note that further research is necessary

More than 8 million people submitted their GP request online during October 2025, up more than a fifth (21%) on the previous month and up more than two-thirds (68%) on last year. The new figures come as the NHS and government strive to make contacting your practice as easy as possible. Around 1 in 3

Share on Pinterest New research suggests that a plant-based diet can offer similar nutritional benefits to the Mediterranean diet. Nadine Greeff/Stocksy A new study suggests that well-designed plant-based dietary plans could match the nutritional quality of a Mediterranean-style omnivorous dietary pattern. Researchers compared four 7-day meal plans for different dietary plans, which offered similar amounts