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15 August 2018 08:41
A simple blood test could help GPs detect a rare form of bone marrow cancer much earlier, a new study suggests.
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Passengers arriving at Heathrow Airport last month faced queues of over two and a half hours at passport control, new figures have revealed.
Hundreds of Ryanair flights will not take off as planned on Friday due to pilot strikes in five countries.
Fad diets that cut out carbs while increasing fat consumption could lead to an increased risk of diabetes, according to new research.
HIV testing has become even more accessible after a self-testing kit was made available from a High Street retailer.
Women patients are more likely to survive a heart attack if they are treated by a female doctor, a new US study has revealed.
The head of British Airways has branded two-hour queues facing travellers at Heathrow's passport control as a "border farce."
Simple factors such as gender and body mass can help doctors to personalise care for patients with type 2 diabetes and avoid harmful side effects, according to a study.
Gatwick Express must no longer claim it runs "non-stop to Victoria station in half an hour" and "in just 30 minutes" unless it can achieve the time in most cases, a watchdog has ruled.
A charity is calling for greater access to respite support after it emerged that 72% of Britain's 700,000 young carers feel lonely and isolated during the summer holidays.
A plan to build new rail links with Heathrow Airport and connect Windsor's two train stations have been submitted to the Government.
The head of International Airlines Group (IAG), the company that owns British Airways, is 'optimistic' about a legal challenge to end crippling strikes.
UK holidaymakers heading on staycations this summer could be losing out on millions of pounds worth of savings by booking train tickets at the last minute, a study has revealed.
Holidaymakers spreading sunscreen too thinly on their skin may be giving themselves less than half the protection needed, a new study has shown.
Soaring temperatures could see the UK enjoy the hottest day of the year so far, as schools across the country break up for the summer holidays.
Flights had to be diverted at Gatwick Airport after a plane was forced to make an emergency landing.
Computer problems have hit British Airways operations at London's Heathrow Airport.
The flu vaccination does not appear to have been effective in protecting against so-called Aussie flu, figures show.
Bowel cancer screening tests could also provide an insight into whether patients are at risk of other illnesses, a new study has revealed.
France is still celebrating today after its national football team brought home football's biggest prize after a thrilling final in Moscow.
Too many passengers heading abroad this summer will be travelling without adequate protection for when an airline goes bust, a new study has shown.
The mother of Bradley Lowery has welcomed the news that a drug used to help treat her son will soon be made available for other patients on the NHS.
British GPs have prevented thousands of strokes after learning how to better identify and treat a common heart condition, research has shown.
London City Airport is considering lodging an application to increase flight and passenger numbers, its boss has revealed.
Captain Harry Kane is leading England's unexpected bid for glory, and is hoping to inspire the next generation of footballers by going all the way in Russia.
Experts have warned that a lack of rigorous testing of skin cancer detection apps is putting the public at risk.
Easyjet has added to worries that travellers are set for a summer of chaos, revealing that nearly 1,300 flights were cancelled last month.
Soaring temperatures across the UK have led to a surge of asthma sufferers calling a dedicated asthma helpline, a charity has revealed.
Strikes across Europe led Ryanair to cancel over 1,000 flights in June, the budget airline has revealed.
Sarcoma cancer is "more common than previously thought" with 15 people in the UK diagnosed with the illness every day, a charity has warned.
The UK is set to scorch this weekend as the heatwave continues and temperatures stay well in the 30s.
Passengers travelling to Heathrow this summer could continue to face lengthy queues, a top Home Office official has warned.
Brits support the use of "nanny state" interventions when it comes to issues relating to health, new research has revealed.
Smokers should be allowed to use e-cigarettes at NHS sites, leading doctors have suggested in a new report.
A self-made millionaire has offered the Government his own money to kick-start research into Lyme disease.
The number of older people diagnosed with cancer is set to increase dramatically over the next 20 years, according to experts.
Patients value their relationship with a GP more importantly than surgery opening times, according to new research.
Only 3% of patients with the most common type of pancreatic cancer are living more than five years after being diagnosed, new analysis has shown.
An England fan has urged supporters back home to head to Russia and experience the warm welcome he's been enjoying from locals.
A new, low-cost portable device to help protect communities in Columbia from contaminated water has been developed by British engineers.
As we near the opening match of football's grandest celebration on Thursday, fans are beginning to arrive in enthusiastic droves in Moscow.
Scientists are trialling blood tests to find out the risk expecting mothers have of delivering prematurely.
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has warned holiday-goers that some commonly-prescribed medicines are "controlled drugs" in certain countries.
A new lung cancer drug which is said to stretch life expectancy by a year is being introduced to the NHS.
As pollen counts hit their highest level this week, hay fever sufferers are likely to suffer.
Care home demanded to make improvements amid "serious concerns"
Academics have announced their plans to examine suicide risk in men, as well as the ways to reduce it.
Visitors of music festivals have been warned to ensure they have had their measles jab amid concerns of outbreaks of the highly infectious disease around the country.
Two popular sunscreens become significantly less effective once the wearer has been in sea water, a watchdog has warned.
A recent report by Cancer Research UK claims young people who are exposed to just one extra junk food TV advert per week consume up to 18,000 extra calories every year.
Eating one egg a day may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and strokes, according to a new study.
Theresa May is to give a speech explaining how artificial intelligence will be used to help prevent 22,000 cancer deaths a year by 2033.
A recent study in Taiwan has revealed that heart attacks occur more frequently in cold weather - with the figure increasing "dramatically" when the temperature drops below 15C (59F).
A team of scientists have managed to successfully conduct a "memory transplant" between snails by transferring RNA, a form of genetic information, from one snail to another.
A new study has found that certain types of exercise do not prevent the onset or worsening of dementia and may even contribute to further cognitive impairment.
The average British child has visited four European cities and been on three long-haul holidays as well as skiing twice - all before their 10th birthday.
Ethiopian Airlines has unveiled a new "landmark" route from Manchester Airport to the north African city of Ethiopia.
Health experts have expressed concern at recent outbreaks of measles across England.
Cinema drinks contain "unacceptable" levels of bacteria
The HPV vaccine offered to teenage girls has proved to be safe and effective in preventing the virus that causes cervical cancer, an independent review has revealed.
A new blood test for detecting peanut allergies is said to be more cost-efficient and less risky than previously-used methods.
A recent study suggests that women with a high weekly fast food consumption and who don't eat enough fruit are more likely to have trouble conceiving.
One of the main treatments prescribed for eczema in children has proven to be ineffective as treatment of the condition, a study has found.
Ninety percent of councils have cut funding for weight management, sexual health and addiction services in a bid to reduce spending, new research has revealed.
A diet rich in oily fish could help delay the menopause, new research suggests, while carbohydrates might speed up its onset.
A London Marathon runner whose leg suddenly broke just metres from the finish line has vowed to complete the race next year.
Exposure to the blue light emitted from modern street lighting can lead to an increased risk of breast and prostate cancer, according to researchers.
Regular running makes people happier and more confident in everyday life, according to research.
Hospitals are failing to notice that more than a third of dementia patients suffer from the condition, a new study has found.
Heart attack patients should be prescribed exercise to reduce their risk of death, researchers suggest.
A self-injected smart drug may be the key to easing and preventing pain for migraine sufferers.
Simple brain-training exercises carried out at home have been shown to reduce emotional stress in female breast cancer survivors, it's recently been revealed.
Drinkers who consume more alcohol than UK guidelines suggest could be cutting years off their lives, according to new research.
A recent study has revealed that people who sustain brain injuries are at an increased risk of developing dementia later in life.
Scientists have announced their latest breakthrough in the battle against Alzheimer's disease, after neutralising a high-risk gene in a human brain cell for the first time.
The Philippines is set to shut its most famous holiday island of Boracay for six months, after the President described it as a "cesspool".
Taxes on soft drinks, alcohol and tobacco - nicknamed "sin taxes" - could be a powerful step towards combating rising rates of chronic diseases worldwide, research has suggested.
New "one-stop shops" to speed up cancer diagnosis are being trialled across the country for the first time.
Doctors should tell patients that e-cigarettes are less harmful than smoking but not without risk, according to new national guidance.
Young people suffering from mental health problems are finding it hard to get the support they need, a survey has revealed.
Children exposed to epilepsy drugs in the womb may achieve poorer test results at school, a study has suggested.
Air pollution is responsible for nearly 40% of childhood asthma cases in Bradford, a city which was at the centre of the Industrial Revolution, a study has found.
About 40% of online GP firms are not providing safe care, according to inspectors.
Almost two-fifths of all cancers diagnosed in the UK every year could be avoided through lifestyle changes, new research has revealed.
Having a double mastectomy reduces the risk of premature death in healthy women carrying a breast cancer gene, new research has revealed.
Parents across England and Wales have been collectively fined up to £24 million for failing to send their children to school over the past three years, it's been revealed.
Brain tumours are considered the biggest cancer killer of children and young adults, according to healthcare experts.
Women who have heavy periods should be offered a hysteroscopy to find out the cause, according to health officials.
New research suggests the history of sickle-cell disease can be traced back to a mutation in one person - a development researchers hope will make treatment less complicated for the many people who suffer from the painful illness.
Scientists have recently revealed that empathy is not just a result of upbringing and life experience - rather it is partly down to genetics.